It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of José (Joe) Carvalheiro Figueira Braz on January 18, 2015. Joe was born in Silvares, Portugal on October 30, 1946.
He leaves behind the love of his life of 43 years, Jeane; children, Phillip (Mishelle), Kristina (Ricardo), Steve (Blair); mother, Maria; brother, Carlos (Carmen); grandchildren, Mateo, Aryana, Cristiano, Nikolas, Matias and many family members and friends.
After Joe retired from a fulfilling career in Forestry, he enjoyed traveling, but his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends.
Prayers will be offered on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 7:45pm at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 4635 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, B.C. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 22 at 1:00pm at Our Lady of Fatima Parish followed by entombment at Royal Oak Mausoleum. A Celebration of Life Reception will follow at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution can be made to the Victoria Brain Injury Society, Units D & E 830 Pembroke Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 1H9, or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com.
30 Responses
I was saddened to hear of Joe’s untimely passing. Although our acquaintance was only as work colleagues at the Inventory Branch, I remember his smile, and his soft-spoken gentlemanly manner that showed him to be a person of kindness and integrity. It is tragic that his years have been cut short. My deepest sympathies to the family in their loss.
Thinking of Jean and family at this very difficult time, please accept our condolences.
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. – Author Unknown
Nicole and Brian Newton
Dear Jeane and ALL the family.
I am so deeply sorry to hear of Joe’s passing and I offer my sincere condolences.
My heart goes out to YOU and all your wonderful family.
Take care.
Idalina Serpa
We’re all feeling such deep sadness … most shocking news … our thoughts are with you and your whole family … Marcelino Family & our parents.
I was shocked and saddened by the passing of Joe. My condolences to the family. I have many pleasant memories working with Joe in Forest Inventories over many years in Victoria. Take Care. Verne and family.
May your memories of happier times help sustain you all. Please know that Hoot and Glenna Gibson’s family are thinking about you and sending prayers your way. Your family was so kind and helpful when our parents passed on that we can never thank you enough.
Joe was such a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend that many of us feel this loss.
Dear Jeanne
To you and all your family our sincere condolences. There is no words to express how sad we are with the passing of Mr. Bras. He was a wonderful man, didn’t deserve to die so young. He really is going to be missed.
We are sorry that we can’t attend the funeral services. But for heath reasons, it isn’t possible.
We will be thinking of you all. Please be strong. May God be by your side always .
At this moment of sorrow and sadness I would like to express my solidarity to the Braz family, specially to Jeane and children. Our words are not enough to console you, but through our faith we believe that Joe will live forever in eternal life. Unfortunately i couldn’t be there with you, but make sure that I’ll keep you in my prayers asking God the eternal rest to Joe.
Fr. Marinaldo
I was shocked to learn from a former work colleague about Joe’s demise. I never thought of him when he and I both worked for Inventory in Victoria… as a ‘Faller’. I recall many chats at our respective work areas and at the coffee station over the years from 1982-2002. I recall his points of view as often different from mine… no matter we both respected our differences. I have memories of us outside of work playing soccer together (on the same side) at Central High School’s soccer field. This was back in the days when another of our co-workers: Rick Woods was also in attendance at both work and on the field – back then he was refereeing. What I remember best besides Joe’s perpetual smile was his appearance on the field. He looked so cute in his black & white shorts and T-shirt and he blocked a lot of sun. I’m sure he will be remembered in different ways than how I relate this and I’m sorry for his sudden departure and for his family’s loss.
Mark Axel Johnson, RFT (retired) and (former) Ultralight Pilot
Our deepest sympathy to your family. We are still in disbelief. He was an incredible and caring man that has been taken much too soon.
Please call on us should you need anything.
Much love,
Warren, Lee, Lexi Sherman
Suzy Sutherland