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.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Santo and Family. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
uncle rest in peace, God just gained another angel in heaven my sympathies go out to the family your cousin Helena
We are both so sorry for your great loss of your husband and dad!! I have known your dad since I was a teenager. He will be sadly missed!!
Love all your family and wish I could be there! You are in my thoughts and prayers!! LOVE AND HUGS!! ❤️
Love Julie and Ken ❤️
Nossos sinceros sentimentos a toda a família.
Que Deus os abençoe e os deem força nesse momento difícil.
E que as melhores lembranças os tragam paz.
Com muito carinho.
Natalia e Vitor Ferreira
So very sorry for your loss, he seemed like an amazing man and my thoughts are with you.
All my love
Santo, I’m so sorry for your lose. After reading though your father’s eulogy I can relay so much to what he went through as a young emigrant coming into this great country raising his kids and working hard to make ends meet. All our love, prayer and sympathy to you and yours. Take care my friend. It is all about family now. Please let me know how we can help. ❤
All of us wish you condolances. What a blessing to have had your family together at Christmas.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your friends at Shoppers Drug Mart
SilverSprings ❤
So sorry for your loss. Its hard losing a parent. Rememer the good times
Luiza and Estrela and family, our condolences to all.
We love you dearly and hope that you find solace in your memories and joy you shared in your lifetime with your dad, husband, granddad and friend, celebrating his life and how much he meant to you smiling every time you think of him
Bill and Karen
Sorry for your loss may god comfort you all in this difficult time He will be at peace and look over you all from above. Hugs and kisses