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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Happy heavenly birthday Vavo! You would have been turning 80 years old today. Miss you more than ever, waiting for the day we meet again
Thinking of you today Vavô, I miss you.
Three years without you Vavo and I miss you more than ever. Thinking about you today and missing the comfort of your whistling around the house whenever I come to visit. I miss your hugs and your little “ohhhh chelseaaa” that you would say when I walk into the room. I miss you so much; I pray often for you and I will see you again one day in heaven. Rest in Peace Vavo, I hope to hear your whistling again soon, love you so much and God bless you.
We loved him so much! He will forever be in our hearts and we look forward to the day we will see him again in heaven.”
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Two years without you, Vavo, 2020 was crazy; I wish you could’ve seen it. I miss you so much. I think about you every day. I love you❤️
Happy 78th birthday Vavo. I miss you more and more as each day passes. I can’t wait until we are united one day again. God bless you; I love you so much Vavo ❤️
Happy 78th birthday Vavo. I miss you more and more as every day passes. I can’t wait until we are reunited one day again. God bless you; I love you so much Vavo ❤️
I miss you Vavo. Its been one year without you ❤️ I wish I was still hearing your whistling around the house. I miss you so much
It was a blessing to have been witness to such a wonderful and kind family. While I only knew you for a short time, the love and caring you showed to eachother during those last days will stay with me forever. My sincerest condolences, Liz
My condolences to the family. I recall great times crabbing at Sidney dock and then feasting on our catch Portuguese style…with fantastic homemade wine. Tony was always so full of life. His infectious laugh will me missed.