OBITUARY LISTINGS

Mar 13, 2021

Denise Y. (Gagnon) Dufour, 88, formerly of Suffolk St., Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was the widow of Paul A. Dufour.

Born in Rivière-du-Loup, PQ, Canada, the daughter of the late Ovide and Marie Jeanne (Bernier) Gagnon, she resided in Fall River since 1954.

She was the sister–in-law of the...

Mar 13, 2021

Joseph Bento "Joe Bonez"  Moniz, 47, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Everyone who met Joe loved him. You could always count on hearing his laugh that could move mountains. He was loud, loving, kind, funny - he had a beautiful and genuine soul. His loyalty was unwavering. He had a blunt...

Mar 12, 2021

Maureen F. (Wilson) Cabral, 84, of Fall River,  passed away at home on March 12, 2021.  She enjoyed Bingo and spending time with family.

She was the wife of 58 years to Donald S. Cabral; the mother of the late Kevin Cabral, Scott Cabral, Todd Cabral and Patricia Cabral; the grandmother of Kayla Cabral, Bryan Benevides, Kyle...

Mar 11, 2021

Marcia Ann (Stimson) Johnson, 74, of Fall River, wife of the late Elray Johnson, Jr., passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents Walter Kinney Stimson Jr, Elinor Rose (Conrad) Stimson, and her sister Wanda Jean (Stimson Braga Nunes Heidemann) Whitaker.

Marcia was a data processor for Aetna/Travelers Insurance for 30+...

Mar 8, 2021

George J. Bouchard, 79, of Fall River, husband of the late JoAnn K. (Kokoszka) Bouchard, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021.

He was a Warehouse Foreman in the beverage industry for many years. George was an avid collector and treasure hunter, particularly Coke products, NASCAR and classic toys. He enjoyed yard sales, flea markets and classic...

Mar 6, 2021

Manuel Botelho, 72, of Fall River, husband of Janis (Akers) Botelho, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Manny graduated from Durfee in 1968 and served in the Marine Corps. for 31 years, where he met his wife. He loved to ride his Harley and drive his antique Ford 1955....

Mar 5, 2021

Doris B. (Roy) Pelletier, 96, of Fall River, widow of George E. Pelletier, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at St. Anne's Hospital.

Doris was a bookkeeper for many years at National Glass Company, which her husband George owned.

A faithful Catholic, she was a member of the former Saint Anne’s Church.  She enjoyed...

Mar 5, 2021

Dennis P. Lachance, 62, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021.

A former computer programmer analyst for Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, he graduated from New England  Institute of Technology.

A  graduate of Johnson and Wales University Culinary Arts Program, Dennis loved to bake for many fundraiser events.  He was a...

Mar 2, 2021

Michael R. Oliveira, 63, of Fall River passed away unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Born and raised in Fall River, Michael was the son of the late Joseph P. and Maria (Raposo) Oliveira and the brother of the late Abilio (“Abel”) Oliveira.

Michael graduated from BMC Durfee High School and...

Mar 1, 2021

Margaret (Joyce) Boudreau, 83, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2021, with her loved ones and Angel’s by her side.

Peggy was a beloved Mother, Grandmother and friend to all she knew.

Peggy will be missed by us all , and will forever be in our hearts and thoughts.

Mar 1, 2021

Leonardo R. Lugo, 34, of New Bedford, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, after a long illness. He was the husband of Reneé L. (Almond) Lugo.  Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, the son of Natalia Gutierrez and the late Reyes Lugo, he moved to Massachusetts in 2001.

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Mar 1, 2021

Mark A. Delisle, Sr., 63, of Fall River, husband of Cheryl A. (Medeiros) Delisle, passed away on Monday March 1, 2021.

He was a roofer for the Local Roofers Union #33. His family meant the most to him, especially his granddaughters. He enjoyed going to Flea Markets with his wife every Sunday.

Besides his wife...

Feb 28, 2021

Evelyn (Fata) Moreira, 89, of Middle St. Fall River, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home.

Born in Fall River, she was the wife of the late Joseph “Joe Bud” Moreira and the daughter of the late Fred and Germaine (Audette) Fata.

Evelyn was employed by Pilgrim Curtain, Amy Lynn Manufacturing,...

Feb 27, 2021

Adam Luz, 38, lost his battle with addiction on Saturday, February 27th 2021.

Adam was born on December 20th, 1982 and lived in Florida for a few years after graduating from B.M.C. Durfee High School. He then settled in Boston.

He is survived by his son, Elijah Luz of Bloomingdale, GA;...

Feb 27, 2021

Paul H. Auclair, 89, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on February 27th, 2021. He was the husband of Noreen (Denardo) Auclair. Paul was born in Fall River, the son of the late Francois-Xavier Auclair and the late Valeda (Leboeuf) Auclair.

He was employed for thirty years by the former Brayton Point Power plant in Somerset. He was...

Feb 27, 2021

Fortunata (DiResta) Suppappola, 92, of Fall River passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at home.  She was the devoted wife of Ubaldo Suppappola with whom she was married for 71 years.

Born in Fontonaradina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Maria (Pietro) DiResta.  She married, had two sons, then remained in Italy...

Feb 24, 2021

Jennifer Garant Paiva, 48, of Fall River, MA, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2021 after a long battle with illness. Jennifer was born January 26, 1973 in Fall River. She was raised by her mother Mary Ann (Prato) Palumbo and her late father David Palumbo. She had an older sister Christine (Garant) Schromm and a younger...

Feb 22, 2021

Duarte M. Aguiar, 55, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 22, 2021.

He was an employee of Korber Hats for 25+ years. Duarte was funny and always telling jokes, he always had a positive attitude and would help those in need. He loved fishing at Elephant Rock and camping on the beach with...

Feb 20, 2021

Joao M. Rezendes, 78, of Fall River, husband of Maria D. (Melo) Rezendes, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021.

Born in Feteira Pequena, Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Angelo and Maria (Pacheco) Rezendes.

Joao was formerly employed by Duro Manufacturing.  He was a Benfica Soccer fan.  Joao was...

Feb 18, 2021

David P. Fournier, 52, of Fall River, passed away at Saint Anne’s Hospital on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

Dave was an all around great guy, a jack of all trades, always quick to lend a helping hand. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. He cared deeply for his family and...