Obituaries

Aug 9, 2023

Guilherme O. Gaudencio, 75, of Fall River, husband of Olga (Lopes) Gaudencio, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, after a long illness. Born in Remedios de Bretanha, São Miguel, Açores, he was a son of the late Jacinto Gaudencio and the late Jorgina (Oliveira) Gaudencio.

He worked with his father for...

Aug 7, 2023

Lisa D. Farias, 64, of Westport, wife of the late James S. Farias, Jr., passed away peacefully at St. Anne's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Andrew D. Barlow and the late Anne (Perry) Barlow.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a medical secretary for many...

Aug 5, 2023

Anne M. Gendreau, 51, wife of Patrick Gendreau, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home, East Greenwich, after a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Jose Vieira Paiva and the late Maria J. (Martins) Paiva.

She was employed for many years as an executive secretary...

Aug 5, 2023

Jaime R. de Melo, 76, of Fall River, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 5th, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Ana Maria (Resendes) de Melo, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.

Born in Vila Do Porto, Santa Maria, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel & Maria...

Aug 2, 2023

Maria Botelho Cabral, 78, of Fall River, widow of Jose Medeiros Cabral, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Hathaway Manor of New Bedford. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Joao R. Cabral and the late Silvana (Botelho) Cabral, she emigrated to Fall River in 1963.

She was...

Jul 31, 2023

Jacqueline A. Souza, 74, of Fall River, wife of the late Peter Souza and the late John Texeira, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 31, 2023 at her residence. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Edward Tripp and the late Clara (Brazil) Tripp.

Prior to her retirement she worked as Certified Nursing...

Jul 30, 2023

Jonathan Junior Constancia, 39, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of John Constancia and Margarida (Camara) Constancia.

Prior to his passing he was a Pipefitter Local 51 and a former 610 Laborer. An avid sports fan, he also loved...

Jul 23, 2023

Lynn Marie Carrelas, 44, of Rehoboth, wife of the late Paul Ferry, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Marcelino M. Carrelas and Luisa M. Carrelas.

Prior to her passing she was the owner of Ferry Trucking, Inc. for many years. She loved...

Jul 22, 2023

Joseph Miranda, 80, of Fall River, husband of the late Olivia (Cabral) Miranda, passed away at home on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Antone Pacheco Miranda and the late Maria (Oliveira) Miranda, he emigrated to Fall River in the mid-1950s.

Employed at Princess House of Taunton for...

Jul 17, 2023

Nelson M. Botelho, 49, of Westport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 17, 2023. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late David M. Botelho and the late Isabel (Medeiros) Botelho.

Nelson valued simplicity in life. He enjoyed being in the comfort of his home working on his passion, which was writing. He loved...

Jul 16, 2023

Gladys Marie Macomber, 85, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Born in Gypsum, Kansas, a daughter of the late Solomon Frank Holcom and the late Nellie Wilma (Hales) Holcom, she moved to Fall River in 2004, having also resided in Florida for a time.

A retail salesclerk for a number...

Jul 11, 2023

Diniz M. Machado, 73, of Fall River, husband of Regina C. (Botelho) Machado, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, after an illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Manuel S. Machado and the late Maria (Miranda) Machado, he was raised in Brazil and emigrated to Fall River in 1972.

He was...

Jul 11, 2023

Thomas and Patricia Ferreira, originally of Fall River, both passed away in 2023, Tom on Jan. l after a brief illness, Pat on July 11 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Both were 84. They were married for 64 years.

Tom suffered a coronary event the day after Christmas, 2022, and was rushed to Charlton Memorial Hospital;...

Jul 10, 2023

Nelly Carvalho, 89, of Somerset, wife of the late Guilherme Carvalho, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023 Clifton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a brief illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Luis Medeiros and the late Francisca (da Costa) Medeiros.

Prior to her retirement she worked as...

Jul 8, 2023

Margaret Batista, 78, of Swansea, wife of Antonio J. Aguiar, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Joao Botelho Rovoredo and the late Francelina da Encarnacao Batista, she emigrated in 1980 to Somerville, MA, lived in Lynn, MA, for a number of years, then...

Jun 28, 2023

Maria Jose (Melo Peixoto) Lima, 97, of Westport, widow of Guilherme Lima, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Tiverton, RI, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, after a long illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Antonio M. Peixoto and the late Rosa Emelia Jesus, she emigrated to Fall River in 1970.

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Jun 21, 2023

Nabiha "Bea" Aoun Michael born February 19, 1930, in Jezzine, Lebanon passed away on June 21, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Nheme and Mountaha Karam Aoun. She was the wife of the late Joseph "July" Michael. July and Nabiha met in Lebanon in 1952, married and embarked on a...

Jun 20, 2023

Helen Paskowski, 93, of Fall River and formerly of Somerset, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 20, 2022 at her "home away from home", Southpointe Rehab and Skilled Nursing. Born in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late Damion Paskowski and Nellie (Moskok) Paskowski.

In her younger years, she worked as a sewing machine operator for...

Jun 15, 2023

Mary Araujo, age 92, of East Providence, RI, wife of the late Joseph Araujo, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023. Mary was born and spent most of her life in Fall River, and was a daughter of the late Augustine Ferry, and Mary Gloria (Furtado) Ferry.

Mary had a full life here on earth and is...

Jun 13, 2023

Manuel M. Rodrigues, 91, of Fall River, husband of the late Helena (Mello) Rodrigues and the late Maria (Barreira) Rodrigues, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in the comforts of his home following a long illness. Born in St. Vicente Ferreira, Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel Rodrigues and the...