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JOAQUIM FIRMINO FERNANDES DA SILVA
Born: Nov 11, 1937
Date of Passing: Oct 30, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOAQUIM FIRMINO FERNANDES DA SILVA Suddenly and accidentally, after successfully beating cancer two times in 2013, it is with deep regret that we announce the death of Joaquim on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the Riverview Health Centre at the age of 76 years. Left to cherish Joaquim's memory are his ex-spouse Ermelinda Da Silva; son George (Cristie); daughters Fernanda (Armando), Ilda (Dean); and grandchildren Juliana, Blake, Phillip, Matthew and Sarah; sisters Maria, and Anna (Portugal), Maria Coehlo (Winnipeg); nieces Ircilia (Joao) (Portugal), Louisa (Joao Carlos) and Manuela (Arturo) (Venezuela); and nephews Luis (Wendy), Brady, Delaney, Sierra, Jesse, and Helder (Sofia), Stanley, Jennifer, and Jessica, Arlindo (Eduarda) (Venezuela), Luis (Wanda), Maria Irene (Marc) and Fatima (Marcos); as well as many more nieces; nephews; friends and relatives. He was predeceased by his parents Maria Fernandes and Manuel Firmino Da Silva (Portugal), and earlier in 2014 by his brother Antonio in Burnaby, BC. Joaquim 'Jack' Da Silva was born on November 11, 1937 in Sao Martino, Beira Baixa Portugal and moved to Canada in 1960 to seek a more prosperous life for his future family. His wife Ermelinda would join him in 1962 and together they would raise three children and five grandchildren. Jack loved spending time with his family and friends. He never needed much but he did need people around him smiling and laughing as much as possible, there was never a shortage of unusual jokes in his presence. He helped build the Portuguese Association of Manitoba and subsequently the Portuguese Folk dancers group as well as the Portuguese Association Soccer Club of which he actively danced in and played soccer for before turning his focus to officiating. Jack retired from CN Rail in 1992 as a Carman and soccer refereeing in 1984 as a Class 1 ranking official. His passion was recreation and the outdoors, fishing and hunting until his health would no longer permit it. He spent the better part of his retirement at the Portuguese Campground that he also helped found in St. Laurent, MB, managing the kiddie pool from dawn to dusk to ensure the children had their fun too. He was an avid sports fan following virtually anything with a ball and a competition, but primarily soccer. Jack followed the Portuguese Liga 1 with Sporting Lisbon being his loyal team, and of course his passion the Portuguese National Team. Locally he cherished watching his grandkids play whatever sports they were playing whenever he could. He will be missed in the crowd; in every crowd. Funeral Liturgy will be Celebrated on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 181 Austin Street North with Rev. Msgr. Maurice Comeault P.H. presiding. Pallbearers will be Blake Da Silva, Phillip Felgueiras, Matthew Felgueiras, Armando Felgueiras, Luis Coehlo, and Helder Coehlo. Our family would like to extend a special thank you to the Riverview Health Centre for the care Jack received. Donations in Jack's memory may be made to Riverview Health Centre Foundation, One Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2P4. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 01, 2014
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Our deepest condolences to the DaSilva family, Fernanda, Ilda and George our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. We wish to remember the great times spent together over the years, the camping trips, fishing and great times. Those are the thoughts we will cherish in our hearts. Carlos, Fatima and Family - Posted by: Pereira Family (Friends) on: Nov 05, 2014
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To Mr. Silva family and friends: My thoughts, prayers and many hugs go out to you during this very difficult time. Mr. Silva was and will forever remain in our hearts and memories as a caring, dedicated and active member of our "community family". His hard work, dedication and passion will always be remembered in the hearts of those who had the pleasure to know him. You will be missed, but never forgotten! - Posted by: Lee Tavares (Family friend) on: Nov 05, 2014
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To Fernanda, Ilda, and Jorge da Silva; and your families; my condolences, for the passing of your Dad, and Granddad. Uncle Joe. - Posted by: Joe Gones (Brother-in-Law) on: Nov 04, 2014
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I have lost my long time hunting partner. Although it hurts it is nothing compared to losing a parent. It is a passage we all will share and cannot avoid. May his laughter and smiles stay with you all and help you heal during this difficult time and forever. He continues to live inside us but now walks in God's garden. Peace be with him (and my Dad, Mom and Brother) and peace be with the entire family. God Bless - Posted by: Carlos Bergantim (close friend) on: Nov 04, 2014
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To Jack's family - we extemd our condolences on the loss of your father, husband, uncle and friend. He will be missed but forever remembered in many aspects of our community but primarily in our hearts. Rest in peace Mr Silva. - Posted by: Helen & Bill Fernandes (Friend) on: Nov 04, 2014
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Para toda a familia nos enviamos os nossos sentidos pezamos, de momento estamos em Portugal, quando ao verificar esta pagina no internete ficamos chocados por ver esta triste noticia Nos enviamos um grande abraco de conforto para toda a familia, Mario e Fernanda Santos - Posted by: Mario. e Fernanda Santos 1057= Sinclair W;P;G; MB. (Friends) on: Nov 03, 2014
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Our condolences go out to Jack's family. Jack took us under his wing when we first joined the park and remained a true friend. The park won't be the same without him. He will be dearly missed. - Posted by: Hilda Kroeker & Steve Sarens (Friends from the "Park") on: Nov 03, 2014
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It is our gratitude to offer our condolences to the family of a long time good friend Joaquim. For many years shared loughs and jokes, now we must say good bye. GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. - Posted by: Herminio & Maria Isabel Sebastiao (Long time friend) on: Nov 01, 2014
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