It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father Manuel Dacosta Galego. He passed away peacefully to the arms of our Lord surrounded by his family. Manuel was born to the late Francelina and Antonio Galego in Rosario, Lagoa Sao Miguel Azores, Portugal on September 1, 1935.
He was the eldest son out of six children. He leaves behind his wife Maria de Estrela of 58 years; his children, Francelina (John), Liduina (Helder), John (Helen), Ana (Daniel), Nelia (Rob); 7 grandchildren, Robert (Caitilin), Deborah, Vanessa (Joshua), Jonathan, Stephanie and Hailey; five great grandchildren, Madison, Logan, Haidyn, Mari, Jonathan Jr. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Manuel immigrated to Victoria, BC on June 22, 1972, with his wife Maria de Estrela, his mother and five children in hopes of a better future for his family. Manuel loved his faith. He spent many hours volunteering for the Holy Spirit Committee at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, where he also attended the seniors group to play his favourite card game (Sueca) with his friends. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Manuel was a fisherman back in the Acores and pursued his fishing passion in Canada. Over the years, he made many friends who he would go and meet at his favourite Tim Hortons at Saanich Plaza where he went for coffee every day .
Manuel was the most kindest, loving, caring, gentle soul with a wonderful sense of humour and love for life. He touched many lives and he will be forever missed by his family and friends.
“Dad you will be deeply missed, never forgotten and will remain forever in our hearts. We were so blessed to have had you in our lives”
Rest in Peace Dad! Until we meet again!
“Ate Sempre” querido e amado pai.
Descanse em paz!
Special thank you to Father Marinaldo Batista, Dr. Jill Norris, nurse Linda Westby, Tina Basi, Jenny, Pedro, Jeffrey and the Canadian Red Cross for all their support.
A Viewing will be held before Mass at 12.30 pm and the Funeral Service will be held at 1pm on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Our Lady of Fatima Parish 4635 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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May you all find the strength to go through this difficult time and may God have him resting in his arms. Now him and my dad can meet again and maybe enjoy their card game one more time !!
Take care and know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this sad chapter in your life.
Querida amiga
Imagino como esta sendo duro para ti a perda do teu pai.
Ao longo da vida ele foi a tua protecao e o teu melhor concelheiro saber da sua morte foi sem duvida uma noticia muito triste
Eu envie agora os meus pesomes querida amiga,para ti e tua familia.
Estarei aqui para o que precisares. Nao quero que desanimes para que tenhas forcas para continuares
Tua amiga
Connie
So sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to the family.
I am so sorry for your loss Fran and Nelia. My condolences to your Mom and the rest of the family.
Fran, Liduina, Anna and Nelia, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones today. We know how much you loved and cared for you father. May he rest in peace.
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.May the happy memories bring you comfort.
we are honored to have met such an amazing lovely joking man. He was already for a smile. He loved everything and everyone around him. He would smile and wave and he was just a nice man. He will be deeply missed all. Especially in Portuguese community.
Rest in peace. May God give your family the strength each and everyday.
We love you
I know words arent enough …..please accept my deepest condolences
Our condolences to the all Family ! Our prayers are with you!!
My deepest condolences to your family.