Obituaries

Dec 7, 2018

Manuel "Manny" Ribeiro of South Main Street, Fall River, passed away peacefully at his home. He was the husband of the late Eugenia F. "Jean" (Fortuna) Ribeiro. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Mary Ribeiro and Jaoquim Ribeiro. He was a lifelong resident of the city. He attended Fall River schools. Mr....

Dec 3, 2018

Artur M. Abelha, 82, of Fall River, husband of Natalia (Brum) Abelha, passed away peacefully on Monday after an extended illness. Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Mariano R. and Maria J. (Machado) Abelha. He worked as a machine operator for many years in the local textile industry prior to...

Nov 27, 2018

Octavio Sousa, 82, of Fall River, husband of Maria Jose (Pereira) Sousa, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Rhode Island Hospital, after an illness. Born in Ponta Delgada, St Michael, Azores, a son of the late Jose Pedro Sousa and the late Maria da Gloria (Cardoso) Sousa, he emigrated to Fall River in 1969, and...

Nov 26, 2018

Jose Eduardo Pacheco, age 74, of Fall River passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018. He was the husband of Maria Da Luz (D'Arruda) Pacheco. Born in Ponta Garca, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was the son of the late Joao & Maria (Marces) Pacheco. He enjoyed spending time with family & gardening.

In addition to his wife...

Nov 25, 2018

Maria A. (Brum) Mello, 75, of Swansea, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital, after an illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose L. Brum and the late Maria C. (Trindade) Brum.

She had worked for a short time in her younger...

Nov 24, 2018

Mariana T. Costa, 76, widow of Antonio R. Costa, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018, at the Fall River Jewish Home, after a long illness. Born in Arrifes, St Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Joseph Tavares and the late Maria C. (Teves) Tavares, she emigrated to Fall River in 1971. Prior to her retirement...

Nov 23, 2018

Sebastiao De Medeiros, 87, of Fall River, husband of Maria C. (Rego) Medeiros, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018, at Kimwell Nursing Home, after an illness. Born in Pilar Bretanha, St Michael, Azores, a son of the late Joaquim De Medeiros and the late Helena Viveiros, he emigrated to Fall River in 1974.

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Nov 22, 2018

Luis "Felipe" Torres Medeiros, 84, of Fall River, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 22, 2018 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Berta Medeiros who predeceased him in 2007. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio and Jorgelina (Torres) Medeiros....

Nov 18, 2018

Edwina (Moniz) Roies, 84, of Fall River, formerly of Jefferson St, and formerly of Lawton St, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Southpointe Nursing and Rehab, after a long illness. She had enjoyed 58 years of marriage with the love of her life, John J. Roies, Jr., until his passing in 2013.

Nov 17, 2018

Deborah A (Gosson) Souza, 58, of Fall River passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at St. Anne's Hospital.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Richard and Louise (Greenwood) Gosson.  She was employed by People Inc, for many years.

She was the companion of Robert Luongo for 28 years. She is also...

Nov 17, 2018

Mary (Rapoza) Sardinha, 95, of New Bedford, wife of the late Frank M. Sardinha, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2018 at the Sacred Heart Home. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Camara) Rapoza. Mary worked as a seamstress in the local textile industry for many years prior to her retirement....

Nov 17, 2018

Joao Manuel Tavares, 75, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at home in Fall River. He was the husband of Rose B. Tavares. Joao was born in Relva, St. Michael and was the son of the late Manuel Carreiro and  the late Connie (Botelho) Carreiro. In addition to his wife of fifty-two years, he is survived by:...

Nov 16, 2018

David A. Comeau, 52, of Fall River, passed away Friday November 16, 2018 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Bernard and Nancy (Medeiros) Comeau. He worked as an electrical engineer most of his life and built a successful career throughout his working years. He was an avid football and...

Nov 10, 2018

Pamela M. Berube, 66, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Maurice J. Berube and the late Inez  J. (Medeiros) Pulaski. Pamela loved the beach and had a strong affection for animals. She was very...

Nov 9, 2018

Mary I. Sousa, 84, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday November 9, 2018 at Somerset Ridge Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was the wife of the late Carlos A. Sousa, with whom she shared many memorable years of marriage. Born in Sao Vincente, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the...

Nov 6, 2018

Amy M. Santos, 41, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Janet (Ouellette) Santos and the late Edward L. Santos. Amy loved computer games, especially Sims, crocheting, ceramics, arts and crafts, and wresting. She also enjoyed drawing and watching Dog The...

Nov 6, 2018

Joaquim Novo, 81, the husband of Marie (Cruz) Novo passed away on November 6, 2018. He was born in Remedios de Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores. Joaquim was a son of the late Joao and the late Rosa (Mateus) Novo. In addition to his beloved wife of 58 years, he is survived by: 4 children Gale Marie Novo, Stephen Joaquim...

Nov 5, 2018

Jordan Fernandes, 28, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on November  5, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Joe and Gabriela "Gabe" (Camara) Fernandes. Jordan's true passion in life was working for the family business, Salon-Salon Limousine. At the young age of sixteen, he impressed all by operating the business with...

Nov 2, 2018

Ann Marie "Annie" (Perreira) Raposo Miller, age 60, formerly of Somerset, MA, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Hope Hospice Center in Providence, RI, surrounded by her family. She was a true artisan, and while she had so many creative talents, art was her passion. She loved her gospel music and was always sharing her heart...

Oct 30, 2018

Richard A. Costa, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Somerset Ridge where he had resided for the past three years. He was the husband of the late Mary D. (Galvao) Costa and shared thirty-four beautiful years together. Born in Fall River, MA he was a son of the late Manuel and Guilhermina (Almeida) Costa. He...