Obituaries

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,...

Dec 3, 2023

Raymond J. Lafleur Sr., 94, of Fall River, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 3, 2023. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Arthur and Delia (Potvin) Lafleur.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, Rita (Nunes). He was the brother of the late Arthur, Norman, and...

Dec 2, 2023

Carole A. Costa, 74, of Fall River, wife of Antone Costa, Jr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Catholic Memorial Home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Couto and the late Deolinda (Couto) Couto.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a Head...

Dec 2, 2023

Urania Amaral, 86, of Fall River, wife of the late Louis Amaral, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel daSilva Dias and the late Diamantina Dias

An accomplished master seamstress, she and her late...

Dec 2, 2023

Pedro D'Oliveira, 90, of Somerset, husband of the late Maria Fernanda (Freitas) D'Oliveira, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Somerset Ridge Nursing Home following a brief illness. Born in Porto Santo, Madeira, he was a son of the late Semiao D'Oliveira and the late Amelia (Melin) D'Oliveira.

Prior to his retirement he worked as...

Dec 2, 2023

Mary L. Bertrand, 83, of Somerset, wife of the late Joseph Bertrand, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Tobias Mauricio and the late Irene (Silva) Mauricio.

Prior to her retirement she worked...

Dec 2, 2023

Arthur O. Sirois, Jr., 84, of Swansea, husband of Joyce (Pomprowicz) Sirois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in the comforts of his home following a long illness.  Born in Fall River, but was raised and lived most of his life in Swansea, he was the son of the late Arthur O. Sirois, Sr., and the late...

Nov 30, 2023

Paulo Jorge Ferreira Rocha, 68, of Fall River, husband of Celina (Resendes) Rocha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023 following a brief illness. Born in Vila Franca do Campo, St. Miguel, Acores, he was the son of the late Manuel Dos Santos Rocha and the late Isidoria (Ferreira) Rocha.

Prior to his retirement he was...

Nov 28, 2023

Maria E. Raposo, 87, wife of the late John M. Raposo, passed away peacefully in the comforts of her home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 following a long illness. Born in Ponta Garca, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel de Sousa Pimentel and the late Maria Jose (Monis) Pimentel.

Prior to her...

Nov 26, 2023

John M. Pacheco, 78, of Somerset, passed away peacefully in the comforts of his home on Sunday, November 26, 2023 following a brief illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late John Pacheco and the late Cecilia (Medeiros Grota) Pacheco.

Prior to his retirement he was a dedicated employee at the...

Nov 25, 2023

Maria L. Novo, 89, of Fall River, widow of Francisco Novo, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Kimwell Nursing Home. Born in Remedios Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Miranda and the late Maria (Soares) Miranda.

She enjoyed cooking, homemaking, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and...

Nov 22, 2023

Luisa M. (Carvalho) Garcia, 87, of Fall River, widow of Jose C. Garcia, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Ajuda Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Joao Pimentel Carvalho and the late Luisa (Raposo) Carvalho, she emigrated to Fall River in 1975.

Prior...

Nov 19, 2023

Maria Olivia Resendes, 87, of Fall River wife of Angelo A. Resendes passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, November 19, 2023, after a sudden illness. Born in Algarvia, Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Francisco Amaral Silva and the late Alice Dias Pimentel, she emigrated to Fall River in 1982.

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Nov 16, 2023

Benigna Rodriguez, 97, of Swansea, widow of William Rolon Lopez, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, where she lived most of her life, she was the only child of the late Jose Rodriguez and the late Victoria Rivera. She moved to the Fall River area in 2014.

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