Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Joseph R. "Jose Maria" Carreiro

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Cecilia D. Materia

Cecilia D. Materia

Nov 17, 2025

Cecilia D. Materia, 75, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Heatherwood Nursing Home in Newport following a long illness. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony J. Materia and the late Cecilia C. (Rodrigues) Materia.

After college, she graciously volunteered as a Special Needs Teacher...

Lawrence L. Pereira, Jr.

Lawrence L. Pereira, Jr.

Nov 14, 2025

Lawrence L. Pereira, Jr., 59, of Taunton, husband of Norma J. (Lacombe) Pereira, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Morton Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Lawrence L. Pereira Sr. and the late Jeanette M. (Francis) Pereira.

Prior to his passing, he worked as a Railroad Conductor for...

James Miranda

James Miranda

Nov 13, 2025

James Miranda, 72, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Edmund Miranda and the late Lena P. (Cabral) Miranda.

A bus driver with SRTA for many years, James had also been a dispatcher with, and drove for,...

Maria Teresa Mota

Maria Teresa Mota

Nov 12, 2025

Maria Teresa Mota, age 89, widow of Augusto M. Mota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Ferreira Da Costa and the late Maria Rosario (Costa) Ferreira Da Costa. The "puzzle piece" that held her family together, Maria Teresa lived...

Patricia A. Medeiros

Patricia A. Medeiros

Nov 12, 2025

Patricia A. Medeiros, 76, of Fall River, lifelong love of the late Robert F. Souza, passed away after an eight-year battle with Dementia Alzheimer's on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Frank Medeiros and the late Belmira (Goncalo) Medeiros.

A graduate of Sacred...

Ronald J. Raymond

Ronald J. Raymond

Nov 9, 2025

Ronald "Ray" J. Raymond, Sr. was 88 years old at the time he peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by his family on November 9th, 2025. He was born in Fall River, MA to Joseph and Malvina (Charland) Raymond, who predeceased him. He spent most of his life in Fall River, building his career and family.

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Evelina Sardinha

Evelina Sardinha

Nov 8, 2025

Evelina Sardinha, 95, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel Sardinha, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose A. Silva and the late Irene Botelho Silva.

Evelina LOVED the quality time she spent with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

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