Antonio Amaral De Melo
Born Oct 29, 1919, in Azores, Portugal, passed away Sept. 9, 2012, in the comfort of his home and in the company of his daughter, Lina. He left this earth at the age of 90 and his memory will be cherished by his son, Tony; daughter, Lina; grand-children, Johanne and Eric Rufiange; and sons-in-law Jim Ernst, Real Rufiange, Edward Pedersen. He is pre-deceased by his wife Maria, his eldest daughter Marie Rufiange and infant child Gracina.
Antonio immigrated to Canada in 1950 from the Azores, Portugal and worked in Quebec City and Kitimat before settling down in Dorval, Quebec, for the majority of his working years. He worked for Steinberg’s Grocery chain until he retired. After his retirement, in 1989, he moved to Victoria, BC, where the climate was milder and the growing season longer so he could indulge in his passion for gardening. His other passions included food, cooking, old fashion wine making and devotion to his family.
The family would like to thank the Portuguese Groupe de Terceira-idade (seniors group) for the years of enjoyment and companionship they provided. We would also like to thank his caregivers Hilda, Julietta and especially Evangeline Rojas for her compassion and caring in his final months. He was so well loved by so many people and will always be in our thoughts and hearts.
Prayer service will held at 7:00 pm Thursday, Sept. 13th at Our Lady of Fatima Church located at 4635 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria. An English/Portuguese funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept 14th at 11:00 am, also at Our Lady of Fatima Church, followed by interment at Royal Oak Burial Park (at Terraces by the mausoleum water fountain). Donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Goretti Carreiro&Family
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Christine McCreath (Royal Oak Physiotherapy) Dear Lina,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I will always remember his sweet demeanor and strength. He was a joy to work with. Please accept our condolences.
Christine McCreath and the staff at Royal Oak Physiotherapy Clinic
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Glenys Elliott Tony Dear,
So sorry to hear your father passed away, but not until he had lived a grand 90 years. I’m glad he gave you his talent for gardening, yet one more thing to make him proud of his son.
Please give my sympathies to your sister.
Lots of love
Glenys
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Marc de Verteuil Dear Tony,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Sounds like he was a great and loving person. Having lost my dad this summer, I know how hard it is to lose a parent ! You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers. Courage !Marc
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Cindy Fontes Lina, I am so sorry for your loss and offer you my deepest sympathies. I hope you can find strength in knowing you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you cousin
Cindy
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Linda Thomas & Gregory Lowe Tony- We wanted to offer our sympathies to you and your family.
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The Greczkowskis Dear Lina and Tony,
Please accept our condolences; we are sorry for your loss, and pray that you feel the comfort and support of good friends and family. May your Father rest in peace.
Dearest Lina&Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers .
Goretti&Tony
Rosa, Nancy, Debby &Wil