Kimberly A. Souza
Jul 7, 2026
Kimberly A. Souza, 52, of Fall River, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at home. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Enos Souza, Jr. and the late Patricia A. (Wright) Souza.
Kind, gentle and outgoing, Kim loved people, music and self-expression through colorful and creative fashion, and putting her thoughts to paper...
Michael G. Simcock
Jul 6, 2026
Michael G. Simcock, 80, of Westport, husband of the late Rebecca Janes, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Born in Willimantic, Connecticut, Michael was the son of the late Leo Gaudreau and Sylvia (Harvey) Morse. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
Michael was a hardworking and talented mechanic who owned and operated Mike's Alignment Brake & Spring...
Gilberta M. Cabral
Jul 5, 2026
Gilberta Medeiros Carreiro Cabral, 84, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Gilberta was the rock of our family—our heart, our guiding light, and a constant source of unconditional love. She devoted her life to caring for those she loved and created a home where everyone always felt welcome.
She adored her grandchildren, and they adored her...
Carlos Vultao
Jul 4, 2026
Carlos A. Vultao, 71, of Fall River, husband of Maria Margarida (Bulhoes), former husband of the late Rose (DaPonte) Vultao, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at St. Anne’s Hospital.
Born in Santa Barbara, Santo Antonio, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Vultao and the late Silvana (Belchar) daSilva.
Prior to retirement, Carlos owned and operated...
Joao Jose Botelho
Jun 27, 2026
Joao Jose Botelho, 84, of Westport, husband of Elisete (Lopes) Botelho, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Hildeberto Botelho and the late Valentina (Barbosa) Botelho.
Prior to retirement, Joao worked as a Plant Manager at Hamilton Web. He...
Evelyn Hubert
Jun 25, 2026
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Evelyn Hubert, age 98, who passed on to the Lord Thursday, June 25, 2026, at home. She was surrounded by her family whom she loved so much. Evelyn was a life-long resident of Fall River.
She was the wife of the late Eugene Hubert for 56 years, whom she deeply...
John B. Sousa
Jun 24, 2026
John B. Sousa “Johnny Hardware,” age 79 of Dighton, passed away on June 24, 2026 at Boston Medical Center in Brighton with his loving family by his side.
He was the husband of the late Lynn (Rider) Sousa.
Born in Somerset, John was the son of the late John and Esther (Roderick) Sousa.
John grew up on the farm of Indian Spring Dairy....
Ilda R. Carvalho
Jun 23, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ilda R. Carvalho, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, whose love, faith, and devotion to family touched generations.
Born in Ajuda da Bretanha, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal, Ilda immigrated to the United States in 1974 in search of a better life for her family. She was the...
Paul A. Barao
Jun 10, 2026
Paul A. Barao, 73, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at home after an illness. Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Manuel Barao and the late Mariana R. (Machado) Barao, he emigrated to Fall River in 1966.
Employed with the Fall River Public Works Department for...
Leotina Cabral
Jun 8, 2026
Leotina "Leona" Cabral, 94, of Somerset, wife of the late Louis S. Cabral Jr. passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Manica and the late Maria (Franco) Manica.
Leona loved listening to the timeless music of the big...
Octavio F. Canhoto
Jun 1, 2026
Octavio F. Canhoto, 90, of Fall River, husband of Rosa Maria (Couto Rodrigues) Canhoto, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores, he was a son of the late Alfredo J. Canhoto and the late Elisa B. Freitas.
Prior to retirement, Octavio worked as a knot tier...
Dorothy Souza
May 25, 2026
Dorothy (Rita) Souza, 89, of Somerset, wife of the late Antone A. Souza, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Rita and the late Antonia (Rego) Rita.
Dorothy was a homemaker. She loved cooking, being outside and working in...
Daniel I. Oliveira
May 24, 2026
Daniel I. Oliveira, 63, of Fall River, unexpectedly passed away at home on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Born in Fall River, a son of Maria (Arruda) Oliveira of Swansea and the late Joseph I. Oliveira, he moved to Berkley in 1975 and was a graduate of Taunton High School.
Prior to his retirement, Daniel was a machinist...
Berta D. Medeiros
May 23, 2026
Berta (Diogo) Medeiros, 89, of Fall River, and previously of Somerset, entered into eternal rest on May 23rd at the Catholic Memorial Home after an extended illness. Treasured widow of Jose S. Medeiros, they shared almost 54 years of marriage before his passing in 2015.
She was the daughter of the late Adelino and Maria (Viveiros) Diogo. ...
Edmund J. Martin
May 19, 2026
Edmund J. Martin, 90, of Westport, husband of the late Marilyn (Miranda) Martin, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel Martin and Irene (St. Onge) Martin.
Edmund owned and operated Martin's Auto Repair in Westport for many years. He...
Peter Hiotelis
May 19, 2026
Peter Hiotelis, 98, of Somerset, husband of Helen (Ferry) Hiotelis, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Grace Barker Nursing Home, in Warren, Rhode Island. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Efratios P. Hiotelis and the late Helen (Partalidas) Hiotelis.
He served his country in World War II in the 27...
Lidia Soares
May 19, 2026
Lidia Soares, 91, of Fall River, widow of Guilherme O. Soares, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Santa Barbara, Santo Antonio, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel B. Silva and the late Maria Rosa (Raposa) Silva, she emigrated to Fall River in 1955.
Prior to her retirement...
Ronald E. Costa
May 18, 2026
Ronald E. "Ron" "Poppy" Costa of Westport, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on January 24, 1934, Ron was the beloved son of the late Irene (O'Connor) Costa and Manuel Costa. A proud graduate of Durfee High School in Fall River, Ron dedicated his life to...
Manuel M. Rego
May 18, 2026
Manuel M. Rego, 75, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria (Mello) Rego, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.
Born in Ajuda da Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Rego and the late Mariana (Medeiros) Rego.
Prior to retirement, Manuel worked...
Manuel Miranda
May 18, 2026
Manuel Miranda, 70, resident of Ocean Grove in Swansea MA, passed away at home on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel P. Miranda and Mariana (Almeida) Miranda of Swansea. He is also survived by his wife Patricia (Craffey) Miranda, their daughter Stephanie Miranda and granddaughter Teagan Miranda-Brown.
He was a dedicated...