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21
Memorial Gathering
9:30 a.m.
McGovern's Family Restaurant
310 Shove Street, Fall River, MA 02724
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Karen Botelho Obituary
Karen Marie (Carpenter) Botelho, 52, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at home.
She was the loving wife of Steven Botelho.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Antone Carpenter and the late Doris Ann (Alves) Carpenter.
Karen worked for most of her career as a Personal Care Assistant and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and most of all, spending time with her family.
Along with her husband, she is survived by her children, Jared Botelho, Leiha Botelho, and Adam Botelho; her siblings, Kimberly Roussin (husband Oliva) and William Carpenter; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at McGovern's Family Restaurant on Sunday, September 21st. Guests may arrive around 9:30am, services will start at 10:00am with a breakfast at 10:30am. Please RSVP by Wednesday the 17th. Please contact Steven via text or phone call at 508-410-4544. Thank you! - The Botelho Family
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2064 South Main Street, Fall River, MA 02724
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Upcoming Events
Sep
21
Memorial Gathering
9:30 a.m.
McGovern's Family Restaurant
310 Shove Street, Fall River, MA 02724
Send FlowersServices provided by
Oliveira Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Main StreetOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.