Venancio Demelo
Dec 22, 2019
Venancio DeMelo, 95, of Fall River, husband of Maria (Soares) DeMelo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019 after a long illness.
Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel and Rosa Mariana (Raposo) Melo.
Prior to his retirement he worked in the silversmith industry for many...
Frances M. Correia
Dec 21, 2019
Frances (Hebda) Correia, 87, of Duluth St., Fall River, widow of James Correia, went home to the Lord after fighting a courageous battle with lung cancer on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Born right across the street from her current residence, Frances was brought into this world by her loving and caring parents Michael and Mary (Janik) Hebda....
Fernando R. Fernandes
Dec 20, 2019
Fernando R. Fernandes, of Fall River, passed away at the age of 78 , Friday, December 20, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Maria (Agueda) Fernandes, with whom they shared over 50 years of marriage. He was the son of Manuel Remegeo Fernandes and Margarida Carvalho Reis. In the early 70's, Fernando left...
Leonor C. Diogenes
Dec 18, 2019
Leonor C. Diogenes, 89, of Somerset, wife of the late Manuel S. Diogenes, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 after a long illness.
Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel deMedeiros deCarvalho and the late Francisca (Moniz) deCarvalho.
In 1968, she emigrated to...
Joao Clemente Avila Alves
Dec 17, 2019
Joao Clemente Avila Alves, 58, of Fall River, husband of Lucilia (Cordeiro) Alves, passed away unexpectedly at St. Anne's Hospital on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Born in Praia de Victoria, Terceira, Azores, he was a son of the late Candido and Maria Alves.
Prior to his retirement, he was a painter in the construction industry...
Ryan J. Rheaume
Dec 17, 2019
Ryan J. Rheaume, 38, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Ronald & Sandra (Ferris) Rheaume of Fall River. A member of the Carpenter's Union, Local 330, he worked for various construction firms in the area, and was an avid sports fan.
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William R. Viveiros, Jr.
Dec 10, 2019
William R. Viveiros, Jr., 53, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Beth Isreal Medical Center in Boston. He was the former husband of Paula Viveiros- D'Arrigo. Born in Fall River, he was the son of William R. Viveiros and Gladys (Lesieur) Viveiros. He was a member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard...
Marie Cordeiro
Dec 9, 2019
Marie Cordeiro, 92, of Westport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 9, 2019. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Manuel J. Cordeiro and the late Maria (Almeida) Cordeiro.
She graduated from St. Anne's Nursing School and worked as a pediatric nurse for St. Anne's Hospital and,...
John P. Martin
Dec 8, 2019
John Perry Martin, age 85, of Fall River, formerly of Taunton, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Jacqueline (Borges) Martin, to whom he was married for 63 years.
Born in Taunton, he was a son of the late John L. Martin and the late Mary P. (Mimoza)...
Diniz J Fernandes
Dec 3, 2019
Diniz J. Fernandes, 91, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Alvira (Rondina) Fernandes. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Antonio Fernandes Dos Reis and Maria Do Carmo Fernandes. He was a machine operator for many years at Quaker Fabric....
Ronald F. Cabral
Dec 3, 2019
Ronald F. Cabral, 77, of Dartmouth, husband of Joan (Santos) Cabral, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Manuel S. and Maria S. (Medeiros) Cabral. A United States Army Veteran, he proudly served his Country during the Berlin Conflict. Prior to his retirement he worked in...
Donna Jean Studniarz
Dec 2, 2019
Donna Jean Studniarz, 62, of Somerset, long-time companion of David R. Berube, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2019 after a long illness. She was a very caring woman and loved animals, especially her pets, wild birds and deer. In her younger years, Donna also enjoyed traveling to such places a Florida, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Besides...
Mary Santos
Dec 1, 2019
Mary Conceicao (Ricardo) Santos, 99, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Southpointe Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Gabriel R. Santos. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, She was the daughter of the late Jose Ricardo and the late Antonia (Cabral) Ricardo. She was a sewing machine operator for many years...
Mary Jane Baldaia
Dec 1, 2019
Mary Jane (Lundstrom) Baldaia, 69, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2019 at home after a brief illness surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Clifford J, Baldaia.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late William and Theresa (Macri) Lundstrom. Â Mrs. Baldaia graduated from BMC Durfee High...
June "Peachy" Ferreira
Nov 30, 2019
June S. "Peachy" Ferreira, 88, of Tiverton, wife of the late David Ferreira, passed away peacefully at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island on November 30, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Armand and Emma (Pratt) St. Arnauld. She was an inspector for various textile mills for many years. June...
Maria "Olinda" Soares
Nov 28, 2019
Maria "Olinda" Soares, 83, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel R. Soares, passed away peacefully at the Catholic Memorial Home on November 28, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Veriato DeSousa Frias and the late Marianna (deJesus) Teixeira. She was a homemaker who loved to...
Carlos A. Goulart
Nov 27, 2019
Carlos A. Goulart, 74, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Crawford Skilled Nursing Center after a long illness. Born in Angra, Terceira, Azores, he was a son of the late Jorgino Goulart and the late Maria de Lourdes (Sampaio) Goulart.
He served three years in the Portuguese Army and emigrated to Fall River...
Diane Amaral
Nov 26, 2019
Diane (Teixeira) Amaral, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Novemeber 26, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Westport and was a daughter of the late David and Alice (Ponte) Teixeira. She is also the eldest sister to the late Susan Teixeira and the late Janet (Teixeira) Garcia and granddaughter to the late Alice (Forneiro) Ponte...
Patricia Joan Jeffrey
Nov 25, 2019
Patricia Joan Jeffrey, 78, of Fall River, wife of the late Joseph Henry Jeffrey, passed away peacefully at Fall River Health Care on November 25, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Napoleon Leduc and the late Helen (Wiezbicki) Romberg. She was an exceptional homemaker who loved cooking, making clamboils...
Rose Alma Helger
Nov 25, 2019
Rose Alma (Boutin) Helger, 103, formerly of Colfax St, widow of Henry Howell Helger, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Crestwood Nursing Home, Warren, RI. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Boutin and the late Josephine (La Brecque) Dery, formerly Boutin; and step-daughter of the late Alphonse Dery.
Prior...