OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jul 7, 2021

Angelina Rodriguez Medina, 71, of Fall River, wife of the late Edelio Rodriguez, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

She was an avid Christian woman who loved the Lord and her family. She went  to La Bella Vida Adult Day and enjoyed her days there. She also loved to cook.

She...

Jul 5, 2021

Edward L. Chicca, 86, of Fall River, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021.

A retired insurance agent, he worked for Metlife Insurance Co. for many years.

Edward was an accomplished fisherman, having several articles published in the Herald News and Salt Water Sportsman. He also served in the Army National Guard.

He is...

Jul 3, 2021

Joseph D. Martin, 57, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021. Also known as Jo Jo, he had been employed by Eastern TV.

Jo Jo treasured his time watching his nieces and nephews play in their sporting events, family card games, listening to 50’s music and taking his mom to Twin River Casino. He was...

Jul 1, 2021

Paul R. Webb, 42, of Tiverton, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Paul enjoyed making people laugh.  He loved to go for walks on the bike path and cherished his conversations with his niece and his dear friend Keith Parker. Paul loved his children immensely. They were his heart.  Paul was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.

Jul 1, 2021

Herman S. "Armand" Arruda, 91, of Fall River, husband of the late Dolores M. (Dube) Arruda, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021.

A US Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War, he also served in the National Guard. He was a polisher for the former Sarama Lighting and also a friend of Bill W.

Jun 30, 2021

Alexandre Silvano De Lima, 45 years, of Fall River, married to Joanna Amorim Suñé De Lima, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 after suffering a vehicular accident. He was born in São Paulo, Brazil, he owned his own carpentry business.  He was a person who liked to live life and he knew how to do it very well...

Jun 27, 2021

Leo J. Marcoux, 89. of Fall River, husband of Theresa “Terry” (Mercier) Marcoux, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

He was employed by Midland Print, Hemingway Trucking, Sylvania and Bristol Community College.

Leo was an Army veteran of the Korean War in the Paratrooper Division where he had more than 34 jumps. He was...

Jun 25, 2021

Antone Howance, 95, of Fall River, MA., entered into eternal rest Friday, June 25, 2021.

He was the husband of the late Irene (Medeiros) Howance.

Antone was employed by Plymouth Rubber in Stoughton, MA and later by River Edge Printers in Fall River.  He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving overseas on...

Jun 25, 2021

Alexina (Messier) Lariviere, 92, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was wife of the late Rosaire Lariviere, whom she had been married to for 56 years.

Born in St. Jude, Canada, the daughter of the late George and Rosedelima (Beland) Messier, she resided in Fall River for the past 74 years.

Operating a...

Jun 24, 2021

Dennis "Pete" Gosselin, 73, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was an avid chess player who loved fishing and cared deeply for his children.

He leaves three children, Tina Gosselin, Jody Gosselin (fiancé Jeff Gomes) and Dennis Gosselin; eight grandchildren, Cody, Brieann, Makenzie, Jeremy, Taylor, Paisley, Remy, Bailey; four great-grandchildren, Brayden, Logan, Elesiya...

Jun 24, 2021

Lisa A. (Latinville) Pineault, 56, of Fall River, wife of Robert P. Pineault, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021.

She was a LPN for Kimwell Nursing Home. She enjoyed going to the beach, watching TikToks and spending time with her grandchildren.

Besides her husband of 40 years, she leaves two daughters,...

Jun 24, 2021

Liberta (Braga) Oliveira, 86, of Fall River, wife of the late Antero Oliveira, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Thursday, June 24, 2021.

She was born in Faja de Cima, São Miguel, Açores. She was a machine operator for Lexcraft Manufacturing and a member of the ILGWU. She loved to cook, crochet and spend time...

Jun 22, 2021

Gregory John Aronis, age 71,of Tiverton, RI, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 22,2021. Gregory is now joined with the love of his life, his late wife of common law, Gail Ann Rogers, formerly of Tiverton, RI. Gregory was born in Springfield, MA under the name of Laurent Robinson, on May 15, 1950 and adopted by John Aronis...

Jun 20, 2021

Janis L. (Akers) Botelho, 73, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel Botelho, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021.

She was a US Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War and was very patriotic and proud of her country. She loved readings, Dunkin Donuts coffee, watching Walker Texas Ranger movies, fishing and...

Jun 20, 2021

Maria Luisa (Carreiro) Tavares, 93, of Fall River, wife of the late Humberto Tavares, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021.

A machine operator, she retired from Merit Manfacturing. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.

She leaves four children, Artie Borges of Fall River, Gustavo Tavares and his wife...

Jun 19, 2021

Theresa D. “Terezinha” Lempke, 76, of Somerset, wife of Steven Lempke, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021.

A proud Azorean immigrant and now US citizen, she raised three daughters on her own. She would say “ I’m a survivor!”

Theresa was employed in the nursing industry and was also a member of Fall River Emergency...

Jun 17, 2021

Matilde Rivera, 96, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel Quinones, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021.

She was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

She is survived by two daughters, Doris N. Quinones of Fall River and Iknalia Quinones of Miami; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three siblings and many nieces...

Jun 11, 2021

Joan (Murphy) Gehan, 76, of Fall River, wife of the late Walter P. Gehan, Sr.,passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.

Joan enjoyed playing cards, bingo, cooking and reading a good mystery book.  She was employed as  a home health aide.

She leaves five children, Walter P. Gehan, Jr. of Fall River, Dawn Gehan of Fall...

Jun 7, 2021

Marianne Lorentzen-Pickett was a woman powered by an ever-flowing spring of faith and love. Which she gladly shared with her family and friends. Marianne left this world to be reunited with her husband Clinton Pickett III on Monday morning June 7th 2021. Her faith and desire to live propelled her through an incredibly difficult two months of heart procedures...

Jun 5, 2021

Sedrik T. Gomes, 23, of Waltham, Fall River and Douglas, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021.

He was employed as security at a nightclub and loved his job in the entertainment industry. He enjoyed playing sports most especially baseball and football while attending Waltham schools. His baseball team won the city championship in 2009. Sedrik...