With great sadness we announce the passing of João (John) Furtado Carreiro on March 30th, 2023. João was born in São Miguel, Ponta Garca, Azores on December 22nd, 1937 and immigrated to Canada in 1964.
João was a hard-working man, who loved hockey, gardening and proud of his Portuguese culture. He loved to be surrounded by friends and family telling stories and talking about back home.
He is predeceased by his son Daniel and is survived by his wife Alda, son John (Dina), daughter Alda (Mauro), grandchildren Shaun, Tiffany, Amanda, Ricardo, Miguel, Selina, Gabriel and Ronaldo and great grandchildren, Lawson and Landon.
Funeral service will be held on April 5th, 2023 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4635 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC.
Interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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We are very sorry for your loss.
We pray God to give you the strength and peace in this difficult times.
We love you guys so much from all of us.
John, I am saddened to hear of your father’s passing, and send my sincere condolences to you, Dina, Ricardo, and Miguel. May your dearest Dad rest in peace.
Cheryl Armstrong
To all the family my condolences to all of you. Such great sadness that your father has left this earth to soon.
Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers, may God give you the strength to overcome this time. Know that he is in heaven now smiling down on you all with Love and Dignity.
Condolences to all the family.