Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...