Obituaries

Jan 4, 2024

Maria "Fenaes" Viveiros, 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 4, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose "Manica" Viveiros for 50+ years until his passing in 2009. Born in Remedios Bretanha, São Miguel, Açores, the daughter of the late Jose and Helena (Borges) Pacheco, she emigrated to the United...

Jan 4, 2024

Lydia R. Costa, 70, of Fall River, wife of Russell J. Costa, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after an illness. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Agostinho B. Massa and the late Olimpia (Raposo) Massa, she emigrated to Fall River in 1967.

Lydia was a 1979...

Jan 3, 2024

Jeanne E. Gizzi, 77, widow of Carl F. Gizzi, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, unexpectedly. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Wilbrod D. Cote and the late Elizabeth (Gosciminski) Cote.

A paraprofessional in the Westport school system for a number of years, Jeanne taught special education until her...

Jan 2, 2024

Lorraine Gehrke, 94, of Somerset, wife of the late Frank Gehrke, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late John Fragosa and the Gloria (Pereira) Fragosa.

A true homebody, she always kept her home in neat and immaculate condition....

Dec 31, 2023

Roger J. Alvarnas, 80, of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone Alvarnas and the late Elsie (Pimental) Alvarnas.

Prior to his retirement he was a Service Technician for many years. He loved golfing, riding his...

Dec 30, 2023

Ronald R. Rodrigues, 86, of Somerset, husband of the late Lorraine (Felix) Rodrigues, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at St. Anne's Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Mariano Rodrigues and the late Mary (Silva) Rodrigues.

A  Veteran of the United States Navy, he proudly...

Dec 27, 2023

Maria Jose Alexandre, 85, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at St. Anne's Hospital after an illness. She was the widow of Manuel Alexandre, to whom she was married 47 years, until his passing in 2007. Born in Ajuda Bretanha, São Miguel, Açores, a daughter of the late Jose and Laurina (Moreira) Oliveira, Maria emigrated...

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...