Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts
Pedro Miguel
Dec 12, 2025
Pedro Miguel, 92, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria (Faria) Miguel, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Mill Brook Nursing Home following a brief illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel DaCosta Senra and the late Berta da Conceicao (Carvalho) Senra.
Prior to his...
Cecilia R. Sousa
Dec 10, 2025
Cecilia R. Sousa, 88, of Somerset, widow of Manuel S. de Sousa, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness.  She was surrounded by her loving daughters and family.  Born in Fenais da Luz, São Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Ferreira da Silva and the late Mariana...
Gilda C. Viveiros
Dec 10, 2025
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Gilda C. ("Manica" Viveiros) Viveiros , 93, of Fall River. Widow of Duarte P. Viveiros, 64 years of marriage, she passed away peacefully at the Catholic Memorial Home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Pico Vermelho da Ajuda da Bretanha,...
Lurdes B. Alves
Dec 8, 2025
Lurdes Alves 77, of Westport, MA, passed away peacefully at her home on December 8, 2025. Born in Sao Miguel, Acores, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Gil Ferreira and Lidia (nee Massa) Ferreira. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ildeberto Alves, in 2021.
Lurdes was the mother of Natercia Medrano (David) of...
Maria Marques
Dec 8, 2025
Maria Adelina Marques, 81, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel C. Marques and the late Jose Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home following a long illness.
Born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Victorino DaCosta Teves and the late Sofia (Morgado) Teves.
Prior...
Antonio F. Lourenco
Dec 6, 2025
Antonio F. Lourenco, 54, of Fall River, father of two daughters, Caitlin M. Lourenco and Kylie G. Lourenco of Somerset, and life partner of Dorvalina Melo, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a progressive long-term illness. Born in Santo Antonio alem Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, a son of Antonio C. Lourenco and the...
Mark Assad
Dec 6, 2025
Mark Assad, 55, of Fall River, MA, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Fall River and raised in Westport, Mark later made his home in Fall River, where he lived for many years with his beloved wife.
Mark was a loving husband to Stacy Assad, with whom...
Joseph R. "Jose Maria" Carreiro
Dec 4, 2025
Joseph R. "Jose Maria" Carreiro, 74, of Fall River, husband of Natalia (Medeiros) Carreiro, passed away unexpectedly at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Born in Sao Pedro, Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Viriato Carreiro and the late Herminia (Resendes) Carreiro.
Besides his devoted wife of fifty-two years,...
Eduino Da Camara
Dec 1, 2025
Eduino Da Camara, 89, of Fall River, husband of Mary Honorina (Medeiros) Da Camara, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Agua d'Alto, St, Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Mariano Da Camara and the late Jesuina (Frias) Da Camara.
Prior to his...
Ezabell Markland
Dec 1, 2025
Ezabell Markland, 98, of Somerset, wife of the late Harvell Markland, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Saleem and the late Manura (George Rouks) Saleem.
Prior to her retirement, she was a cook for...
John Camara
Nov 30, 2025
John Camara, age 77, after a long illness passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home in East Providence, Rhode Island, leaving behind loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy of love of family. He was born in Fall River on September 6, 1948.
John was a 1966 graduate...
Lawrence Mitchell
Nov 30, 2025
Lawrence (Larry) Gene Mitchell passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was surrounded by those whom he loved and who loved him. Larry was born in Norwich, CT and was a 1970 graduate of Norwich Free Academy and an enthusiastic and lifelong Yankees and Patriots fan.
Larry was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather...
Anthony Correia
Nov 29, 2025
Anthony Correia, 54, of Somerset, fiancé of Thomas Colon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Bernedette (Nunes) Correia and the late Antonio Correia.
Prior to his passing, he worked as a caregiver at Crystal Springs for many years, a position he truly...
Marina Moniz
Nov 28, 2025
Marina Moniz, 82, of Somerset, wife of Ronald J. Moniz, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Crestwood Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Pico Vermelho Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Sousa Pavao and the late Gilda (Cabral) Pavao.
Prior to her retirement as a Bakery...
Maria Manuela Alves Parece
Nov 27, 2025
Maria Manuela Alves Parece, 97, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025. She was the wife of the late Jose Maria Parece. She was born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Manuel Alves Cordeiro and Natalia Costa Alves Cordeiro. She lived in Somerset for the past 61 years.
Maria received...
Joao Ricardo Raimundo
Nov 26, 2025
Joao Ricardo Raimundo, 51, of Fall River, husband of Milca Mendes (De Morais) Raimundo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at St. Anne's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Campinas, Brazil, he was a son of the late Antonio Terezio Raimundo and the late Ana (Bispo) Raimundo.
Prior to his illness, he worked as...
Jesuina R. Papoula
Nov 22, 2025
Jesuina R. Papoula, 94, of Fall River, wife of the late Jose Papoula, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in the comforts of her home following a long illness. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco Resendes and the late Maria Julia Almeida.
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Taiquan Teixeira
Nov 22, 2025
Taiquan Teixeira, 31, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Born in Boston, he was a son of Glenda Velez and Terrance Teixeira.
Prior to his passing, he was an artist, professional funny guy, and an entertainer. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved music, and rescuing animals. Most notably,...
Miguel Alexandre Reis
Nov 18, 2025
Miguel Alexandre Reis, 61, of Fall River, husband of Ana (Raposo) Reis, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2025. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was the devoted son of the late João Dos Reis and Maria (Alexandre) Reis. .
​  Miguel was a truly devout husband and father and a man of strong faith in...
Leonardo Pereira
Nov 18, 2025
Leonardo Pereira, 63, of Fall River, husband of Maria Eduarda (Almeida) Pereira passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at St. Anne's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Caetano Pereira and the late Gilda Oliveira (de Brum) Pereira.
Prior to his illness, he...
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