MANUEL O. MARTINS

Condolences & Memories (2 entries)

• We were all saddened by your sudden passing. I go back to the day 50 years ago when I first met you and started dating your daughter. I knew from that day it was going to be a challenge for a Canadian raised young man to be welcomed into your family and the Portuguese community. We got married and it wasn't until a year later when our daughter and your first grandchild was born that my acceptance was complete. How proud you were to show her off when we went out shopping or visiting. I was the beaming father but you were the ever consummate grandfather who could not do enough for her and your daughter and me. Yes you have since had many grand and great-grandchildren along the way and I know you treasure them all in your own way but I'd like to think that my daughter, your first grandchild, was the glue that bound me to your and your family forever. Thank you for going ahead and preparing the way and path for all of us to follow. You are missed but never forgotten. Written by your son-in-law Robert Luif - Posted by: Robert Luif (Son in law) on: Jan 02, 2014

• I know we are all feeling a little bit sad, That we've lost our Grandpa, our friend and our dad Together we have cried an ocean of tears As we feel so empty and hold many fears But Grandpa would want us to know he's in a good place And that he is watching us all with a smile on his face As we have made him so proud, as proud as can be That he has raised such a beautiful and special family Thinking back now I really must say I feel lucky and privileged to have known Grandpa to this day For in my life, you have played a special part The memories I will treasure and keep close to your heart For me I am glad my little baby he got to meet And for all of us, be grateful, his life is now complete To each one of us he has loved and cared And a family, be thankful for the good times we shared Although he has gone we will always be together And his spirit will live on each one of us forever When you look to the sky, look for the brightest star As that will be Grandpa looking down on us from afar And now I would like to thank the good Lord above For blessing us with our Grandpa with his kindness and love Dear God, if it is not too much fuss Take extra special care of our Grandpa as he is very dear to us Grandpa if you are listening say a prayer for us every day Be sure to protect us and guide us on our way We know when God called you, you had to go But we want you to know Grandpa we miss you and love you so - Posted by: Andrea Hampson, Michael Andrade & Famlies (Grandchildren) on: Dec 22, 2013