It is with great sadness that our family is announcing the passing of our beloved Jose Antonio Corvelo Andrade.
Joe passed away peacefully in his home on June 6th, reuniting him with his mom Maria Da Conceicao Sousa Corvelo Andrade.
Joe was born and raised in Santa Maria, Acores, Portugal, and moved with his family to Canada in 1974. He met his wife Ivana in Winnipeg MB and started a family of his own, moving to Victoria BC in 1999.
Joe aka “Big Guy” was the most hardworking, strong, loving, kind, selfless person you’d ever meet. Joe was fiercely loyal and dedicated to his love of pouring concrete with his brothers and son. It was always about family for Joe. Having a houseful of family and friends brought so much joy to him.
His big heart, contagious smile and laugh will be forever missed. Joe is survived by his wife of 38 years Ivana and Children; Cristina (Jeff) Laura (Shanon), Joe Jr (Meghan) Grandchildren; Julianna, Linden and Aurelia, Father Antonio, brothers; Tony (Debbie), Silvino (Mara), Duarte (Liam), Henry (Anita) sister Ines, In-laws Vittorio & Eugenia, sister in law Bruna (Brian) many nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 am, on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Our Lady of Fatima, 4635 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, with entombment following at Royal Oak Mausoleum, 4673 Falaise Drive, Victoria. Refreshments to follow in the Sequoia Centre, at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Esther, Carlos Paisley & Noah
Very sorry to here about the big guy passing.
One of the first men I met when I first started with Trio.
Took me along time before he thought I was ok.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Happy trails Joe wherever that may lead you.
Carissimi, da lontano vi siamo vicini, immaginiamo il vostro dolore, una persona come Lui lascerà un vuoto enorme. Un forte abbraccio. Nilo, Anna, Elisa, Matteo, Alissa
So very sorry for your loss…Joe was a very kind person…I’m Glad
I got to see him a couple of summers ago ….RIP Joe
My sincerest condolences Ivana, to you and the whole entire family
May you find comfort knowing he is not suffering anymore❤
Our deepest condolences to you and your children and their families. Maria(La Carrubba)and Orlando Pepe
Our prayers are with you all.
My sincere deepest condolences , Ivana, and your entire family…
I will always remember how kind and generous Joe was. and I always admired the love you showed to each other
You’ve described him perfectly… Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Love, Cathy.Carota ♥️
Sadly missed even from a distance. One the hardest working family man that I had the blessing to have known. Rest in Peace Joe your, work is down here and the Big Guy upstairs needs your help.
CJH
I was saddened to hear of Joe passing my thoughts are with you and your family
So sorry for your loss .Joe was a great guy and concrete finisher. He will be missed by his fellow Creters.
My condolences to the Andretti family. Big guy you will be missed. Such a legend rest in peace, my friend. See you soon Godspeed.