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
Aunty Jeane and Family,
With Deepest Sympathy, sending you comfort and much love , holding you in our prayers and hearts.
Uncle Joe was a truly amazing and kind man we are glad we had the opportunity to know him.
Like a bird singing in the rain,
let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.
–Robert Louis Stevenson
My sincere condolences on your tragic loss. He was a good man. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
Sending our sincerest condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
The Kalabrić Family
We are so sorry for your loss.
We hope that you and your family can take comfort in each other and the many wonderful memories you have.
Xox
Susy De Medeiros-Khunkhun and family
Our heartfelt sympathy, we can not imagine how difficult this loss is for you and the Portuguese community.
We have lost a gentle giant and one who has served so well.
God Bless, may he rest in peace.
May the good Lord and his angels wrap you all in their arms comforting you all at this difficult time. God bless you all. You are all in our prayers. He will surely be missed.
Lucy, Cheryl, Lisa Ferreira and Manuel S. Achadinha
I remember Joe as a quiet soft spoken, competent colleague, who always has a smile and a story to tell. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to work with him.
Rick Baker RPF Ret.
To the Braz Family, you have our deepest sympathy on the sudden passing of a very nice and respected man. Cherish your memories of Joe as this will help you through this difficult time.
Again with sympathy from Steve & Marj Higdon, Dildo, Newfoundland “The Rock”
Mrs Braz and family, We were so incredibly shocked and saddened by this sudden loss. Mr Braz was one of a kind. The kindest, most genuine man we have ever had the privilege of knowing. The Portuguese community won’t be the same without him. He will be truly and deeply missed by everyone. My heart breaks for all of you. May God give you the strength to get through this tragedy, and know that you will be reunited again. God bless each and every one of you. xoxoxo
We are still stunned by Joe’s passing. Life is so fragile, you don’t know what’s around the corner. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have known you for 30+ years through birthday parties, soccer games and Torquay and Lambrick schools. Although we are unable to with you at the funeral on Thursday, our thoughts will be there. Zac also sends his prayers to Steven.