OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 28, 2023

Patricia A. (Cabral) Mendonca, 80, of Berkley, formerly of Fall River, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

She was the loving wife of the late John M. Mendonca, FRPD, Retired.

Born and raised in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Irene (Camara) Cabral.

Jan 26, 2023

Cherylle Ann (LeBlanc) Lema, 61, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was the fiancée of Joseph Pryor and the mother of the late Jacqueline Silvia.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Anthony J. LeBlanc and Patricia (Linhares) LeBlanc; sister of Norine Perry (fiancé Kevin Moran)...

Jan 24, 2023

Richard P. Deschenes, 61, also known as D.J. Ricky D, of Tiverton, passed into eternal rest Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence.

He was the husband of Renee (Pineault) Deschenes.

Rick found a love for DJing at Canoe River Campground and carried that into a 20+ year career as the...

Jan 22, 2023

Kinuyo S. (Sunagawa) Landry, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.  She was the wife of Leonard J. Lachance.

Born in Okinawa, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Shigetaro and Turso (Onahito) Sunagawa.

Besides her husband of 9 years, she leaves two sons, John Landry (wife Mary Jo) of Glendale, Arizona...

Jan 22, 2023

Theresa A. (Farias) Gauthier, 80, of North Attleboro, formerly of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Gauthier. She was a devout Catholic.

Theresa enjoyed bingo, sewing, listening to the oldies, 70's and 80's music and current hits on the radio.

She also...

Jan 22, 2023

Cecile L. (Thibault) Garant, 88, of Somerset, wife of Philip A. Garant, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.

A former local restaurant worker, Cecile enjoyed sewing, knitting, walking, bowling, gardening and was an avid reader.

Besides her husband of 64 years, she leaves 5 children: Richard Garant (wife Doris and her children, Michael, Diane and...

Jan 22, 2023

Lilianne (Dubreuil) Richard, 96, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Normand E. Richard. They were married for 58 years. She loved raising her children and caring for her grandchildren. She belonged to the school committee, was active in community safety, dedicated to her church, a member of...

Jan 20, 2023

Lauretta M. (Dubois) Lynn, of Fall River, entered fully into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ Friday, January 20, 2023. She was 97. She was the wife of the late Thomas Lynn.

Lauretta spent her life raising her children and caring for grandchildren.  She lived as a Christian and God was first and foremost...

Jan 20, 2023

Russell F. Ainsworth, 84, of Westport, husband of the late Beverly Ann (Mersey) Ainsworth, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023.

He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and was employed in the construction industry.

Russell enjoyed gardening, reading, woodworking, Jack Daniels and watching John Wayne movies.

He leaves three daughters,...

Jan 18, 2023

Alan M. Kane, 75, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was the husband of Theresa Attiogbe.

He was the son of the late Jacob and Selma (Feldman) Kane.

Alan earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Bridgewater State University.

Besides his wife, he...

Jan 15, 2023

Thomas J. Carreiro 91, of Bradford Avenue, Fall River, beloved husband of over 66 years to the late Patricia A. Carreiro, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 15, 2023. He was the son of the late Mary Thomas (Thomas) and the late Manuel Carreiro. Tom is survived by his children Kathleen M. Fowler...

Jan 15, 2023

Maria Liliana “Lily” (Oliveira) DeAguiar, 79, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Sunday, January 15, 2023.  She was the wife of Manuel DeAguiar.

Born in Ponta Delgada, St.Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria Eliza (Oliveira) Oliveira.

Maria was employed by American Tourister and Laura Curtain, retiring...

Jan 12, 2023

Rosalie (Canuel) Martel, 100, of Fall River, wife of the late Oscar R. "Red" Martel,

passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was employed by Tioga Sportswear.

She was the mother of Richard A. Martel ( wife Linda), Doris J. Copley, and the late  Robert E. Martel (wife Margaret);

Grandmother of Christopher Copley,...

Jan 9, 2023

Florence B. Pregana, 86, of New Bedford, died peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023. She was the wife of the late Arthur C. Pregana for 59 years. Florence was born in Fall River to Arthur and Regina Bartlett. She was the youngest of 8 children and attended St. Mathieu Parish School. She was a member of Our Lady’s Sodality...

Jan 7, 2023

Elaine F. (O'Neil) Holland, 94, of Fall River, wife of the late Charles "Chuck" Holland, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023.

A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, she was a member of the Class of 1946.

Active in her former parish, Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Elaine served as a Eucharistic Minister, church archives...

Jan 2, 2023

Esther J. (Robitaille) Lavigne, 90, of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023.

She was the wife of Rene Lavigne.  Esther was raised in Tiverton by her foster mom, Yvonne (Massey) Kearns.

Employed in the garment industry, she was a member of ILGWU.  She loved Bingo and playing cards.

Besides her husband...

Jan 1, 2023

Alexander F. “Sonny” Cacchione, 48, of Fall River, passed away at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Lynn, MA. He was currently working as a dealer at Twin River Casino in Tiverton, RI. Besides his loving wife Sharon (Hague) Cacchione of 24 years, he is also survived by his twin boys Kyle and Ryan both...

Jan 1, 2023

Donald S. Cabral, 90, of Fall River, husband of the late Maureen F. (Wilson) Cabral, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.  He was employed by Plymouth Rubber and Value Land. Donald enjoyed long walks and short strolls to dine at Highland Luncheonette and Highland Pizza.  He loved his family and was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Dec 30, 2022

Antonio “Tarz” Beirão, 57, of Fall River, passed away at his home after an illness, with his family by his side on Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born in Setubal, Portugal.

A graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School with a focus in autobody, Tarz worked alongside his father, Jose at their family business, Beirão’s ...

Dec 26, 2022

Sonja Ann Herman, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anna (Klimka) Krauzyk, and her son, David P. Herman.

Sonja is survived by her sister, Maureen Cox, her daughter, MaryAnn Herman, her daughter-in-law, Connie Herman, six  grandchildren (Christina, Eric, Bianca, Louie, Shanna and Shannon); great...