Obituaries

Apr 9, 2019

Gabriela (Carvalho) Ferreira, 68, of Fall River, wife of Joseph M. Ferreira, passed away peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Vasco and Ernestina (Oliveira) Carvalho. She worked as an inspector in the local textiles for many years prior...

Apr 6, 2019

Antonio F. DaSilva, 84, of Fall River, husband of the late Deolinda (Rosa) DaSilva, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Lahey Hospital after a long illness. Born in Freguesia de Chamoim, Terras de Bouro, Portugal, he was a son of the late Emidio and Joaquina (Ferreira) DaSilva.  At a young age, Antonio worked in Lisbon as...

Apr 6, 2019

Joseph Leon Perez, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2019 in Providence. He was born in San Luis Obispo, California, a son of Delia (Castillo) Mendez and Amondo Perez. He was a soldier in the United States Army for many years until his retirement. During his distinguished military career, he attained the rank of Sargent First Class....

Apr 5, 2019

Joao M. Cordeiro, 65, of Fall River, husband of Maria (Gomes) Cordeiro, passed away at St. Anne's Hospital on Friday, April 5, 2019 after a period of declining health. Born in Santa Clara, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jaime and Maria (Correira) Cordeiro. Besides his wife forty-two years, he leaves:  his children, Ana Frizado...

Mar 27, 2019

Reverend Manuel Garcia, of North Dartmouth,  84, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, March 27 in Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Cedros, Faial, Azores, he was the son of the late Maria Garcia de Lacerda and Antonio Garcia da Rosa. He entered into the Seminary in 1945 under the Diocese of Angra, Terceira, Azores and was ordained a priest on...

Mar 25, 2019

Maria J. Resendes, 71, of Fall River, wife of Ernesto Resendes, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco and Maria (Sousa) Marques. Prior to her illness, she was a seamstress in the local textile industry. She enjoyed cooking, baking,...

Mar 24, 2019

Irene da Estrela (Faria Pimentel) Janeiro, of Swansea, 84, wife of the late Jose Benfeito Janeiro passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, daughter of the late Antonio Rebelo Pimentel and the late Maria da Conceicao Faria Pimentel. She worked as a seamstress...

Mar 22, 2019

Joseph Andrade, Jr., 94, of Swansea, husband of Irene (Almeida) Andrade, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph and Merces (Martins) Andrade. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and owned and operated Andrade's Automotive Service for over 60 years. A lifelong gifted...

Mar 22, 2019

Maria M. (Soares) Pacheco, 77, of Fall River, the wife of Antonio R. Pacheco passed away Friday at home surrounded by her family. Born in Relva St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel Medeiros and the late Silvana (Soares) Medeiros. She had been a braider in the textile industry for many years, and was a member of St...

Mar 21, 2019

Augusto de Almeida, 90, of Fall River, husband of Arminda (Melo) Almeida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the Phillip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Born in Casal Vasco, Fornos de Algodres, Portugal, he was a son of the late Antonio and Maximina de Almeida. A very talented and skilled carpenter, who could build...

Mar 20, 2019

Jeanne A. DeMilio, 83, of Acushnet, wife of Ronald A. DeMilio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 20, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel Bernier and Belmira (Martelo) Antoon. She was a homemaker and avid reader who had passions for cooking,...

Mar 20, 2019

Idalina (Santos) Falcoa, 63, wife of Dinarte Falcao, passed away surrounded by her family on March 20, 2019 at home. Born in Fajao de Cima, St. Michael, daughter of the late Eujenio Mota, Sr. and the late Maria (Machado)Mota. She had been employed as a machine operator for various electronics manufacturers, and was a member of St. Michael Church....

Mar 19, 2019

Clara Rego, 94, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Victor M. Rego, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Clifton Rehabilitation Center, where she resided for the past seven years. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Vicencia (Arruda) Alves. As a homemaker,...

Mar 16, 2019

Luisa C. Raposo, 85, of Fall River, wife of the late Venancio Raposo, passed away peacefully at St. Anne's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Resendes, Jr. and Maria Conceicao (Carreiro) Resendes. She worked as a seamstress in the local textile industry for many years...

Mar 13, 2019

Maria Do Carmo Tabicas, 90, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel  F. Tabicas, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jaime and Maria Conceicao (Melo) Aguiar. In her younger days, she worked as a presser...

Mar 10, 2019

Manuel  S. Albergaria, 84, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Sunday with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Olivia (Medeiros) Albergaria. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Lupacio and Elvita (Vieira Perreira) Albergaria. For all his life, Manny worked in construction. He enjoyed gardening,...

Mar 9, 2019

Deborah A. (Carvalho) Paulo, 58, of Somerset, wife of Steven J. Paulo, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, March 9, 2019, after a yearlong illness. Born in Fall River, the daughter of Charles A. and Pauline T. (Phelps) Carvalho, of The Villages, Florida, she was a 1978 graduate of Somerset High School.

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Mar 8, 2019

Maria Ascencao (Camara) Vale, 84, of Fall River, widow of Jose M. Vale, was called home to God on Friday, March 8, 2019, at Sarah Brayton Nursing and Rehab Center after a long illness. Born in Sao Vicente Ferreira, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Silvino Pedro Camara and the late Maria dos Anjos Melo,...

Mar 4, 2019

Sandra L. Carreiro, 67, of Fall River, wife of the late Richard M. Carreiro and companion of the late Kenneth Levesque, passed away peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital on March 4, 2019. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Medeiros) Faria. Prior to her retirement, she was a waitress at the St....

Mar 3, 2019

Nicole Lynne Brophy, 26, passed away at UMass Medical Center in Worcester on Sunday, March 3, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, she was a daughter of Karen Ann (Whitman) Brophy of Cranston, Rhode Island and the late Robert Raymond Brophy. She was a 2010 graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical...