All Obituaries

Michael Viveiros, 62, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018. He was the husband of the late Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr. A hairdresser, he owned and operated beauty salons including Haircutters Dimensions at the Harbour Mall, DJ's Hair Care on Tucker Street and Hairport Salon on Bradford Avenue. Previously a floral designer, he owned and operated Viveiros Florist. He was also employed by Raytheon, where he retired. He was a member of the Liberal Club. Michael leaves a...

            Ronald Fontaine, 82, formerly of the Gabriel House, 261 Oliver St. Fall River, passed away peacefully at Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Swansea on Thursday, December 13, 2018.             Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Edmund and Rose (Chasse) Fontaine.             Ronald was...

Alfred Rocha, 90, of Fall River, husband of Florence M. (Rocha) Rocha, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018. He was a Navy veteran and employed by Pilgrim Curtain and retired from Rex-Cut Abrasives. A man of unquestionable faith with a contagious smile, Al’s interests revolved around his proudest and most cherished possession: his family. Whether it be at a church, dinner table, cruise ship, casino, or ballpark, wherever his family was, that was where he wanted to be. Married...

Albert Leo "Gus" St. Amour, 93, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2018. He was the husband of Claire (Doucet) St. Amour. The son of the late Ulric and Flora (Moreau) St. Amour, he was a lifelong resident of Fall River.             Gus worked as an electrician and was a 70 year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. A three letterman in football, basketball and baseball while at BMC...

            Edward R. Affonso, 51, of Fall River, dear companion of Erin Furtado, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018.               He was a  United States Marine Corps Veteran  Edward he had many passions and hobbies.  A favorite passion was singing, especially karaoke. He also played soft ball at Father Kelly Field.  Ed was closely involved with running...

Elsie A. (Alexander) Zimmerman 79 of Fall River passed away on Sunday December 9, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Edmund C. and Georgianna Alexander; Mother of Joseph P. Zimmerman, Lisa (Zimmerman) Wrightington-Tucker, (Husband) John Tucker all of Fall River along with (Godsons) David Gonsalves & William J. Alexander Jr; Grandmother of six Granddaughters: Tammara, Desyre, Makana, Lannie, Kammie, Kallie and the Great-Grandmother of Lilly. She is the sister of William J....

              John Medeiros, 61, of No. Attleboro, formerly of Fall River, longtime companion of Joyce Cronin, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018.               Employed by SLT Construction of Carver, he enjoyed fitness, spending time with his grandchildren, being outdoors and was an avid New England sports...

                Joseph "Duke" Cabral, 80, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, at home.  He was the beloved friend and companion of Jean (Camara) Melia and the husband of the late Jeannette (Robillard) Cabral.             A graduate of B.M.C Durfee High School, class of 1956, he served in the Navy Reserve from 1956-1968. He was a utility...

Edward G. Arsenault, 65, of Tiverton, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018, after a period of declining health. A graduate of Tiverton High School, he attended Hall Drafting Institute. Survivors include five siblings, Gloriette Janick (husband Jack) of No. Attleboro, Victor Arsenault (wife Kathleen) of Canandaigua, NY, Jeanne Rego (husband Ronald) of Tiverton, Alan Arsenault (late wife Jane) of Oak Ridge, NJ and Michele McCormick (husband Duane) of Colchester, CT; one Aunt, Dorothy...

Vivian A. (Provencal) Teixeira, 78, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 after a brief illness.           Born on January 31, 1940 to Ovila and Yvonne Provencal, she is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Richard Teixeira, a loving son, Jeffrey R. Teixeira, of New Bedford; a brother, Armand Provencal of Taunton; and a sister, Paulina Provencal of Fairhaven.           She worked...