OBITUARY LISTINGS

Feb 9, 2022

Claire Marie Levesque, 95, of Dartmouth, MA, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022.  She was daughter to the late Saluste and Loretta (Brown) Fournier. She was born on August 10, 1926 in Somerset, MA.  Claire spent 72 years of her life with her devoted and loving husband, Leo L. Levesque, Sr., whom she married in 1946. They were...

Feb 8, 2022

Manuel J. “Lata” Medeiros,89, husband of the late Evangelina (Reis) Medeiros, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Saturday, February 5, 2022.

Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Jacinto and Maria (Almeida) Medeiros. He worked as a fisherman in the Azores and was a soldier in the Portuguese Army.

Feb 6, 2022

Laura Anne (DaPonte) Tavares, 55, of Fall River, Operations Manager at People, Inc., passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital after battling Cancer and Covid-19.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Downey) DaPonte of Fall River, and the late Antonio DaPonte .

She loved to travel.  Before working with People, Inc., Laura...

Feb 6, 2022

Carmelina (Toots/Tootsie) M. Ouellette, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Swansea on February 6th. She was born in Fall River, 1 of 8 children. Daughter of the late Jose B. Silva and Maria Augusta Camilo Silva.

Toots was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Louis. Survived by her sister Dee (Joseph)...

Feb 5, 2022

Stephen P. Rocha, 84, of Somerset, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 from Inclusion Body Myositis. He was the loving companion of Beverly Borges for the past 33 years.  He was employed by several construction companies, retiring from Cardi Corp.

He loved playing golf, attending car shows, racing events and his large family gatherings.

Stephen...

Feb 4, 2022

Oliva W. Couture, FRPD, Retired, 101, of Fall River passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home in Fall River, with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Eleanor (Clunan) Couture and was her devoted caregiver in her last years of life.

Mr. Couture’s heart was in serving his community.  He...

Feb 3, 2022

Kevin John Miranda, 52, of Pawtucket, RI, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 3, 2022, due to Covid related pneumonia.

Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of Therese M. (Bernier) Miranda and the late Antonio R. Miranda of Swansea, MA.  Kevin was employed by R & L Carriers, Seekonk, MA, for ten years working in...

Jan 31, 2022

Robert J. Andreola, Sr., 78, of Fall River, passed away Monday,January 31, 2022, after an illness, at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center .  He was the husband of Amy B. (Turnbull) Andreola. They shared 28 years of marriage.  Born in Framingham, MA, he was the son of the late Alfred M. and Florence A. (Malatian) Andreola. A Vietnam...

Jan 31, 2022

Elvira (Pimentel) Costa, 95, of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, peacefully, at home, surrounded by family.  She was the wife of the late Antonio M. Costa.

Born in Fazenda de Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Silvana (Borges) Pimentel.  She was a loving wife and mother and...

Jan 29, 2022

Cesar Martinez, 42, of Fall River, formerly of Apizaco, Mexico, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, after an illness.

He was the husband of Fabiola Cruzalta. They shared 17 years of marriage.

A hardworking man, Cesar was employed in the carpentry industry for many years.  He loved to work, but...

Jan 26, 2022

Shirley A. (Peckham) Pineault, 85, wife of the late Raymond W. Pineault, of Tiverton, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at home with her family by her side.

She was employed by Saint Anne’s Hospital from 1980 until she retired in January 2000. She started working in the registration department and retired as the operating room scheduler. Shirley...

Jan 22, 2022

Leroy “Buzzy” Mills, 88 of Fall River, passed into eternal life Saturday, January 22, 2022.  He was the husband of Shirley A. (Wheelock) Mills whom he shared 65 years of marriage.

Buzzy had an ambitious work ethic. His first job being a Herald News “paperboy” at the young age of 12. Proudly serving his country, Buzzy was...

Jan 22, 2022

Eleuterio "Teddy" Faria, 83, of Fall River, husband of the late Dorothy (Costa) Faria, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 after a brief illness.

Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel and Alzira (Ferreira) Faria.

He and his wife owned and operated Maplewood Superette, Stafford Rd.,...

Jan 20, 2022

Kimberly Ann (Duarte) Emerson, 52, of East Taunton, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side.

She was the wife of Jeffrey Nills Emerson with whom she shared 32 years of marriage.

Born in Middleboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sheila (Burnham) Duarte. ...

Jan 20, 2022

Mary (Vieira) Nascimento, 85, of Francis J Barresi Heights, Pleasant St. Fall River, passed away after an illness at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton.

She was the wife of the late Humberto S. Nascimento.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Angelina (Pavao) Vieira.

Mary was...

Jan 19, 2022

John “Jack” Raftery, 74, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Jack was born in Fall River MA  to Daniel F. Raftery and Dorothy J. Raftery (Cass) and grew up in Tiverton, RI.   He is the beloved husband to Catherine Raftery of 21 years, together for 30. Jack attended De La Salle Academy in Newport, Rhode...

Jan 19, 2022

Olga (Pimentel) Cabral, 89, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

She was the devoted wife of the late William “Billy” Cabral,  supporting him during all his political campaigns.

Born in Ribeira Seca de Ribeira Grande, São Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter of the late José  and Ḉezaltina (Soares) Pimentel. A seamstress,...

Jan 18, 2022

Paul N. Bernier, son of the late Rene H. Bernier SR. and Gilberte V. (Castonguay) Bernier, died at home in Newport, RI, January 17, 2022. Mr. Bernier was born in Fall River,MA and attended Notre Dame School, and BMC Durfee High School.

He was the owner of Bernier Bros. Auto Service, Second St., Fall River. He was...

Jan 15, 2022

Day & Time for change for services due to impending snow storm: Visitation Friday, January 28, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM with a funeral service  at 7:30 PM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St. Fall River, MA.

For the safety of those attending, wearing a mask is strongly encouraged.

Jan 15, 2022

Henry J. “Tex” Teixeira, 75, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022.

He was the husband of Margaret A. (Hamel) Teixeira whom he shared 49 years of marriage.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel Sousa Teixeira and Imelda (Lizotte) Teixeira.

Employed by Tillotson Rubber for...