Martinho went to be with his Lord on January 7, 2017 at the age of 79 years. He was born in Achadinha, Sao Miguel, Acores, Portugal on October 1, 1937. Predeceased by his brother, Bill Furtado; he is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Maria and lovingly remembered by his children, Edward (Jenifer), Lorena (Chris) and Delvino and his grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah, Ethan and Kaleb. He also leaves behind his brothers, sisters and many nieces and nephews.
Martinho immigrated to Canada in 1960 in search of a better life and was a dedicated family man who worked hard to build strong values in his children and grandchildren. Martinho was a lover of music and a passionate gardener who devoted 50 years to the Butchart Gardens, bringing joy to the millions of people who visited the gardens.
Prayers will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4635 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC V8Z 5M2 on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Father Manuel Cardoso officiating. Entombment to follow at the Royal Oak Mausoleum.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Estamos sofrendo a mesma dor.
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Adelina Ferreira
sentimentos a toda a familia neste momento de dor forcas e deus le deia o ceu
margarida pacheco
Pouco pode ser dito ou feito perante o único adeus que é definitivo, e nestas horas faltam as palavras, assim como se multiplica a dor e a saudade.
Nossos pêsames a toda a família. Muita força, muita coragem, e perante a ineficácia de qualquer consolo na perda, relembrem quem foi a pessoa que partiu e na saudade, memória e amor dos que ficaram, ela viverá para sempre.
Tivemos a prazer de conviver um pouco com vocês naquele final de semana incrível onde jogamos baralho, fizemos churrasco e tomamos caipirinha. Bons momentos e boas lembranças. Que Deus o receba em paz.
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Dear Beautiful family members.. I am so sorry for your always premature loss but join you inspirit for the beauty and kindness of the extended family members whom i have come to know and love. …Pamela, Michael, and Lisa Farrah….Thank you for the beauty of your life and the influence it has adorned with courage, graciousness and the purest ethic……Loving hugs to you all at this time and always.
On behalf of the carreiro-Andrade family, we offer our deep condolences to the entire family.. may he rest in peace. Strength to the entire family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Martinho.
Lorena, I’m so very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Del and family- sending you our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. He was a kind, loving gentleman who will be missed by so many in our community. May he rest in paradise
Lucie & Gary Jackson and family