Obituaries

Dec 24, 2023

Joseph S. Carvalho, 77, of Westport, husband of the late Helen J. (Oliver) Carvalho, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023 in the comforts of his home following a long illness. Born in Santa Barbara, Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Antonio Carvalho and the late Maria dos Santos (Casmiro) Carvalho.

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Dec 24, 2023

Adelino C. Farias, 73, of Fall River, husband of Natalia (Papoula) Farias, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Pilar, Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Bento Farias and the late Maria Encarnacao Cordeiro.

Prior to his retirement he was...

Dec 23, 2023

Donna Marie DeMello, 57, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was the youngest child of the late Norman Manuel DeMello and the late Ann (Mooney) DeMello. She is preceded in death by her only child, Kyle Michael DeMello.

Donna...

Dec 23, 2023

Emanuel J. Medeiros, 81, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria Isabel Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at St. Anne's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fenais da Ajuda, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jacinto Pedro Medeiros and the late Adelaide (Perpetua) Medeiros.

Prior to his...

Dec 21, 2023

Linda A. DeSousa, 66, of Fall River, former wife of Jose N. DeSousa, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, December 21, 2023. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Richard A. Snow and the late Jacqueline (Besse) Snow.

Prior to her retirement she worked in the local textile industry for many years....

Dec 20, 2023

Jose S. Silva, 98, of Assonet, husband of the late Geneveve C. (Vieira) Silva, passed away at home surrounded by family. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Antonio Soares and the late Espirito Santo Silva, he emigrated to Fall River in 1979.

A custodian for a number of years at an aircraft parts...

Dec 19, 2023

Edward F. Kelly, 83, of Somerset, husband of the late Beverly J. (Mello) Kelly, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 15, 2023. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Edward and Harriet (Smith) Kelly, he resided in Somerset for the past 40 years.

Having earned a bachelor's degree in education at Bridgewater State College, Edward...

Dec 19, 2023

Marie Natalie Tamborella, 91, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was married for 63 years to the late Michael Tamborella.  Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Col. Henry and Maria N. (Quintal) Butler, and the late Norbert F. Coutinho.  She lived in Fall River most of...

Dec 17, 2023

Ronald Vital, 74, of North Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel Vital and the late Altina (Guimaraes) Vital. He was also the brother of the late Paul Vital and brother-in-law of the late Joan Vital.

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Dec 15, 2023

On Friday, December 15, 2023, Maria Lourdes (Camara) Carvalho, 90, of Somerset, passed away peacefully following a brief illness.  She passed as she lived, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of seventy-one years, Antonio Carvalho.  A resident of Somerset for the past 60 years, Maria was born in São Vicente Ferreira, São Miguel, Azores...

Dec 14, 2023

Jose L. Pereira, 93, of Fall River, husband of the late Alzira S. (Pereira) Pereira, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Manuel and Emelia Pereira, he was raised in St. Michael, Azores – returning at age 19 to Fall River where he resided most of his...

Dec 14, 2023

Lubelia "Bella" Lopes, 83, of South Dartmouth, wife of Joseph S. Lopes, Jr., passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born in Ponta Delgada St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jack Sylvia and the late Ana (Souza) Sylvia.

She worked in the local textile industry at Amie-Lyn Draperies for many years and was...

Dec 14, 2023

Ruth M. Cerce, 86, of Raynham, widow of James R. Cerce, passed away at home on Thursday, December 14, 2023, the result of injuries sustained in a housefire. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Enibel Rebello and the late Olive (Espinola) Rebello.

Prior to her retirement, she had worked for a number...

Dec 14, 2023

Maria D. Soares, 79, of Fall River, wife of the late Joseph R. Soares, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023 following a brief illness. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Francisco Paralta and the late Emilia (Almeida) Silva.

She was an excellent homemaker who loved cooking, baking, sewing, and gardening....

Dec 13, 2023

Jose (Joe) Eduardo Fernandes, 53, of Fall River, unexpectedly passed away at home on Wednesday December 13, 2023. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the only child of Maria Agueda (Barbosa) Fernandes of Fall River and the late Fernando R. Fernandes. As a teenager he emigrated with his family to Fall River from Toronto, Canada, where he had...

Dec 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raimundo M. Viveiros, 67, of Fall River, husband of Maria Helena (Viveiros) Viveiros, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 following a brief illness. Born in Ajuda da Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was a son of Gilda (Viveiros) Viveiros the late Duarte P. Viveiros.

Prior to his...

Dec 10, 2023

James Edward Richner. 84, husband of Patricia (Rapoza) Richner, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Carthage, New York, he was a son of the late William Richner and the late Charlotte (Stevenson) Richner.

Prior to his retirement he worked as a Die Caster in the local metal processing industry...

Dec 8, 2023

Joao F. Arruda, 60, of Fall River, husband of the late Cindy (Correia) Arruda, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 following a long illness. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Arruda and the late Maria Isabel (Camara) Arruda.

Prior to his retirement, due to illness, he...

Dec 8, 2023

Maria D. Oliveira, 88, of Fall River, wife of the late Luis Oliveira, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 at St. Anne's Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Fenais da Luz, Sao Miguel, Acores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Melo and the late Gloria (Sousa) Melo and her step mother (who raised her)...

Dec 7, 2023

Paul R. Bisson, 86, of Tiverton, husband of Jean (Alexander) Bisson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Theodule Bisson and the late Maria (Campbell) Bisson.

Paul owned and operated various businesses in the local area,...