Açores, São Miguel
Guilhermina also known as (Willie) passed away peacefully on October 14, 2017. Predeceased by her true love Laureano da Costa Galego on October 15, 1969 and survived by second husband John (Jack) Wannamaker. Guilhermina also leaves behind her son Mario Jorge Furtado Galego, her eldest daughter Aldina da Costa Galego-Leckie (Shawn) and her daughter Ane Margarit Galego. Guilhermina also leaves 3 grandchildren Brianne Nicole Guss, Courtney Danielle Guss, Mason Laureano Theodore Guss. Guilhermina leaves behind 3 living sisters Maria, Jesoina and Maria Isaltina and 2 predeceased brothers Joáo and Guilherme and many nieces and nephews. Guilhermina leaves her nephew Emmanuel who she loved and held a special place in her heart, and for his wife Guida and daughters Inês and Isabel.
Guilhermina loved to dance. She went dressed in one of her favourite dancing dresses and dancing shoes. Our mother danced her way to heaven into our father’s loving arms.
May you Rest in Paradise Mom, give our love to our dad. We miss you both!
Guilhermina requested there be no funeral services.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Noel and Marina Crawford
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Sid & Connie Hucul Willie, you are truly missed by your friends and acquaintances at the Royal Canadian Legion in Esquimalt! You always had a big smile of happiness and excitement when you came to Dance.
We will miss your Christmas cookies and will remember you lovingly every time we look at the cookie tin!
Condolences to Jack and your family.Sid & Connie Hucul
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Noel and Marina Crawford To Jack and Guilhermina’s family. It is with much sadness that our dear friend ‘Willy” has left us so unexpectedly! Willy loved to dance at the Esquimalt Legion with her devoted husband Jack Wannamaker almost every Saturday. We enjoyed the many times Willy and Jack came to our home to celebrate Thanksgivings, Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries and the several times we were invited to lovely Portuguese dinners at their condo. Both Willy and Jack were devoted to each other and enjoyed many cruises, holidays and outings together. Willy is sadly missed by our family and especially her adopted grandson Melvin whom she loved so dearly. God Bless you Willy and may you find happiness in the beyond.
Noel and Marina Crawford
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Donna Dina and Family
Thoughts and Prayers to you and family. Hold all “Special memories” of Mom, Grandma close to your hearts.
May God give you strength to carry on.
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Kathy, Shannon and Kevin Many funny memories have come to me over the past week of the fun we had between your home and our home on McRae Ave. Just thinking of your Mom giving Hank a Christmas present that he had to unwrap from a big box down to a tiny one (about 15 times) which drove him nuts. Then the time I was trying to teach your Mom to drive when I could not understand any Portuguese and she could not understand much English. Somehow she made it and got her drivers license. Then there were many laughs between your Mom and Hank as he built a room or two in your basement. (I think there were some not so many funny things that went on there as well: like when Guilhermina cleaned up after Hank had done the ceiling and then he had to redo it (or something like that). The camping trips Mom took you to in Parksville were a hoot!
I am sure there are many more funny things that happened over the years and I hope you will enjoy the memories.
Love and best wishes to all, Kathy, Shannon, and Kevin de Bruin
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Cathy Peverelle To Dina and Family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. We will be thinking of all of you and keeping you close in our hearts. Let us know if you need any help.
Take Care,
Cathy Peverelle and Family
As a postscript to my earlier condolence. Our three year old ‘Melvin’ asks “Where is Guilhermina?” and looks quite sad when we tell him she will not be visiting any more. Hard for a three year old to understand the passing of someone dear. Willie will be sorely missed in our family, however Jack her loving husband continues to be a bright light with us. God Bless you Guilhermina! We miss you very much.