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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To Estrela and family, we are so sorry for your loss, he sure will be missed, our condolences to you all.
My condolences to the family. When I was younger our families would get together ever now and then, he was such a happy person every time I saw him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, he is again with my father hanging out just like the good old days. God bless.
Our sincere condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Santo and family, So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of your loss. May all your happy memories comfort you at this time. Hugs to you and your family.
Cinthia and Greg
Xo
The neighbourhood will miss the serenade of Tony’s whistles and his supervisory post (sitting on the wall) as we entered our cul de sac.
He has been, and will continue to be missed. Our best wishes to Maria and the entire family at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
very sorry for your loss, he seemed like an amazing man and my thoughts are with you.
All my love
All my love to your whole family Margaret. My thoughts are with you. I will miss his whistling also.. Hugs. Xoxo
Sorry to hear about ur Dad.
Our prayer to u and ur family..