Obituaries

Jan 4, 2026

Teresinha C. Medeiros, 83, of Fall River, widow of Marciano F. Medeiros, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center. Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel Antone Rodrigues and the late Diamantina Menezes (Vargas) Rodrigues, she lived in Fall River most of her life.

Prior...

Jan 4, 2026

Lorraine A. Fitzpatrick, 92, of Swansea, MA, passed away on January 4, 2026, shortly before her 93rd birthday. She was the wife of the late William Fitzpatrick Sr. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Camille and Blanche (Bouthellier) Mandeville. She is survived by a brother, Ronald Mandeville, and had four sisters, Doris Bartle, Muriel...

Jan 1, 2026

Henrique D. Campos, 87, of Fall River, husband of Nomesia (Raposo) Campos, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Dimas Campos and the late Mariana (Melo) Campos.

Prior to his retirement, he worked at Quaker Fabric, a local textile...

Dec 29, 2025

Laurina (Rego) Medeiros, age 95, passed away peacefully, following a lengthy illness, on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. She was the devoted wife of the late Jose Medeiros, with whom she shared over 30 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, Laurina was the daughter of the late Manuel Mariano Rego and...

Dec 27, 2025

Mary "Connie" Chaves, 90, of Fall River, wife of the late John Chaves, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice in Providence, Rhode Island. Born in Fenais da Luz, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Guilherme Cabral DeSousa and the late Deolinda (Martins-do Vale) DeSousa.

Prior to her retirement, she worked at Santoro,...

Dec 26, 2025

Peter Urban, 66, of Somerset, husband of Barbara (Laliberte) Urban, passed away on December 26, 2025, at Fall River Jewish Home. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Walter J. Urban and the late Josephine (Rybka) Urban.

Prior to retirement, Peter worked as the Sexton of St. Dominic's Church for 45 years. He...

Dec 26, 2025

Rosemarie Miranda, a lifelong resident of Fall River passed away after she fought a courageous battle with complications due to cancer, until she began her new journey entering into paradise where she will no longer have to fight but just be enveloped in peace and unconditional love.

Rosemarie touched the lives and hearts of many who will...

Dec 24, 2025

Mary T. Ricardo, 85, of Somerset, widow of John Ricardo, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born on the island of Faial in the Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel S. Thomas and the late Ana Silveira, she emigrated to Somerset in 1959.

Prior to her retirement, Mary worked in the local textile industry for...

Dec 16, 2025

John T. Scott, 66, of Swansea, passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Francis Scott and the late Phyllis (Greatrex) Scott. John attended Community Connection and enjoyed Special Olympics, bowling and roller skating.

He leaves his siblings: Barbara Sanson, of Swansea, Loretta...

Dec 15, 2025

Alberta (Crepeau) Ponsart, 79, of Fall River, former wife of the late Albert Desire Ponsart, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Kimwell Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late William Crepeau and the late Marie Louise (Leduc) Crepeau.

A true "homebody", she simply loved the comforts of her...

Dec 14, 2025

Maria C. Farias, 102, of Fall River, widow of Frank M. Farias and former widow of Jose dos Santos Medeiros Dias, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center.  Born in Ginetes, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Francisco Jacinto Ferreira and the late Maria Luisa (Ferreira) Ferreira, she emigrated to the...

Dec 13, 2025

Mary Furtado, 91, of Fall River, wife of the late Jose C. Furtado, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Graca and the late Laura (Ponte) Graca.

Prior to her retirement, she worked in the local textile industry as...

Dec 12, 2025

Ramon Dale Berrier, 91, of Fall River, husband of Joan (Parente) Berrier, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 12, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born Geneva, Ohio, he was a son of the late Orville Berrier and the late Doris (Wolfe) Berrier.

Prior to his retirement, he worked as a Quality Control Manager for Cornell Dubilier Electronics...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...