Antonio Francisco Achadinha passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and friends on April 21, 2019. Predeceased by daughter Maria Deus, he is survived by his wife, Maria Estrela, the love of his life of 51 years; daughters, Santo Cristo (Scott), Zinnia, Luiza (Shane), Margaret (Tony) and grandchildren, Chelsea, Sarah, Olivia, Preston, Anthony and Mia.
Antonio was born on March 12, 1943 in Ponta Garca, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal to parents, Jose Pacheco and Maria Arruda and was one of nine children. He married Maria on January 27, 1968 and had five children; immigrated to Canada in 1972, where he worked in construction as a Bricklayer.
A loving family man, dedicated to his family, he was hard-working, loved gardening, fishing, cooking, and watching hockey. We will miss the sound of his whistle heard throughout the day and all the fun family summer barbecues.
A very special thank you for the loving care and kindness provided by the doctors, (especially Dr. White and Dr. Farrell), nurses and staff from the Saanich Community Health Services (especially Elizabeth).
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4635 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC followed by Interment at Royal Oak Burial Park.
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Happy Heavenly 83rd Birthday Vavô. Miss you so much. I am on vacation right now but missing you a lot and thinking of you today. I wish I could give you a hug. I love you. I hope you know how much you are loved and missed and I wish we could just sit in the backyard again and play harmonica together. Sending you all my love today on your birthday❤️
Happy 82nd Birthday Vavo. I love you so much, wish I could talk to you now more than ever. I miss your whistling and how you always stood up for me. I miss your laugh and I wish you were still with us today. I hope you’re having a great heavenly birthday up there. ❤️
I miss you so much right now Vavo, wish I could hug you one more time
Happy 81st Birthday Vavô, Not a day goes by where I don’t think of you. I can feel you watching down on me and guiding me. Thank you for being my guardian angel. I can still hear your whistling in my head, I miss it and you so much. I hope you are putting on a good show in heaven with your harmonica. I love you so much, Happy heavenly birthday