Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Maria J. Cabral

Maria J. Cabral

May 24, 2022

Maria J. Cabral, 89, of Fall River, wife of the late Ezequiel T. Cabral, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose Encao DoMonte and the late Maria (Pavao) DoMonte.

Prior to her retirement,...

John R. Moniz

John R. Moniz

May 23, 2022

John R. Moniz, 78, of Somerset, husband of the late Dolores (Silva) Moniz, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late John P. Moniz and the late Agnes (Rapoza) Moniz.

Prior to his retirement, he worked as head...

Wilhermina Souza

Wilhermina Souza

May 21, 2022

Wilhermina "Winnie" Souza, 78, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Gertrude (Carreiro) Souza, and sister of the late Harry Souza, she had also lived in Little Compton in her younger years. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Eileen Souza.

She...

Isaltina M. Silva

Isaltina M. Silva

May 19, 2022

Isaltina M. Silva, 76, of Somerset, wife of Jose do Carmo Silva, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose T. Silva and the late Silvina (Martins) Silva.

Prior to her retirement, she was co-owner of Tina's...

Maria "Voi" Medeiros

Maria "Voi" Medeiros

May 16, 2022

Maria "Voi" Medeiros, 81, of North Dighton, wife of the late John Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2022 at St. Anne's Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Luiz Pereira and the late Maria de Medeiros (Silva) Pereira.

Prior to her...

Zachary Lamar Robinson

Zachary Lamar Robinson

May 13, 2022

Zachary Lamar Robinson, 30, of Tiverton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 13, 2022 at his home. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Brian Soares and Nancy Robinson.

Prior to his passing, he worked as a machinist for several years.  He was known for his quick wit and amazing sense of humor.  He loved...

John Moniz

John Moniz

May 13, 2022

John Moniz, 95, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, husband of the late Olivia (Arruda) Moniz, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Grace Barker Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Seraphin Moniz and the late Laura (Costa) Moniz.

A United States Army Veteran, he proudly...

Joseph A. Pacheco

Joseph A. Pacheco

May 12, 2022

Joseph A. Pacheco, 76, of Westport, husband of the late Rosalie (Lima) Pacheco, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Catholic Memorial Home after a long illness. Born in Lomba da Maia, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Anibal Pacheco and the late Emily (Arruda) Pacheco, he emigrated to Fall River in 1953, and resided in...

Norman R. Mccarthy

Norman R. Mccarthy

May 10, 2022

Norman R. McCarthy, Jr., 69, of Westport, husband of Debra (Rebello) McCarthy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Norman R. McCarthy, Sr. and the late Ruth (Gill) Moore.

After graduating from B.M.C. Durfee High School and...

Kevin D. Custer

Kevin D. Custer

May 9, 2022

Kevin D. Custer, 67, of Swansea, former husband of Cheryl (Pacheco) Powers, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, Rhode Island following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Robert Custer and the late Clara (Harris) Custer.

Prior to his retirement...

Ana Paula Teves

Ana Paula Teves

May 3, 2022

Ana Paula Teves, 58, of Fall River, unexpectedly passed away at home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of Maria A. Da Costa, of Fall River, and the late Camilo Teves, she emigrated to Fall River in 1980.

Up until ten years ago she worked as a finance manager for many years...

Gilbert J. Krulikowski

Gilbert J. Krulikowski

May 2, 2022

Gilbert J. Krulikowski, 56, of Swansea, former husband of Tammy (Martin) Buxton, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Cateon and the late Georginna (Machado) Cateon.

Prior to his retirement he worked at Vic's Car wash...

Mariana J. Harding

Mariana J. Harding

May 1, 2022

Mariana J. (Carvalho) Harding, 91, of Fall River, widow of Lee Harding, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the Fall River Jewish Home. Born in Amoreiras, Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jacinto Pimentel Carvalho and the late Helena (Medeiros) Carvalho, she emigrated to Fall River in 1948. She resided in Connecticut from 1955 to...

Albert Desire Ponsart

Albert Desire Ponsart

May 1, 2022

Albert Desire Ponsart, 85, of Fall River, former husband of Albertina (Crepeau) Ponsart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Marlborough Hills Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late Desire Ponsart and the late Maryanne (Braga) Ponsart.

Prior to his retirement he worked for...

Jose Albernaz

Jose Albernaz

Apr 30, 2022

Jose Albernaz, 76, of Westport, husband of Maria (Hilario) Albernaz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Remedios da Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Miguel Albernaz and the late Maria dos Santos (Cabral) Albernaz.

Prior to his retirement he...

Norberto P. Medeiros

Norberto P. Medeiros

Apr 29, 2022

Norberto P. Medeiros, 84, of Fall River, husband of Sueli (Cano) Medeiros and the late Lucinda (Silva) Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2022 in the comforts of his home following a long illness. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Miguel de Medeiros and the late Alzira (Pereira) De...

Delores Jennings

Delores Jennings

Apr 25, 2022

Delores Jennings, 88, of Tiverton, wife of the late Nelson Jennings, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 25, 2022 at St. Anne's Hospital.   Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Medeiros Penxicho and the late Angelina (Raposa) Medeiros Penxicho.

She loved dancing, bowling, and trips to the casino. She also very much...

Elaine S. Pevide

Elaine S. Pevide

Apr 23, 2022

Elaine S. Pevide, 73, of Swansea, widow of Horatio Pevide, Jr., passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. Santos and the late Mary Irene (Carvalho) Santos.

She was employed as a certified nursing assistant at Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center...

Maria Leonor Dias

Maria Leonor Dias

Apr 23, 2022

Maria Leonor Dias, 61, of Fall River, wife of Mario J. Dias, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after an illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Antonio T. Medeiros and the late Gilda V. (Medeiros) Medeiros, she emigrated to Fall River in 1977.

She worked in the...

Cristina B. Amorin

Cristina B. Amorin

Apr 23, 2022

Cristina B. Amorin, 46, of Fall River, wife of Joao D. Amorin, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after an illness. Born in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal, a daughter of Joaoquin Branco of Portugal, and the late Rosa (Araujo) Branco, she emigrated to Fall River in 1990.

She worked at the former...

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