Obituary

Manuel Avelar, 67, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2020 at 6.25pm after a long battle with sarcoidosis, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 43 years, Goretti. He will be dearly missed and always loved by his children: Sonia, Ruben, Aaron, and his grandson, Jayden; his brothers Jose (Laurinda), Mario (Ilda), nephews and nieces Danny (Vanessa), Anthony (Josie), Christina (Sergio); along with his nephew and niece residing in Portugal: Paulo (Sandra) & Carla. Manuel was born on Dec 17, 1952 on the island of Sao Miguel to his parents Antonio Avelar, and Conceicao Raposo. In the early 1970’s Manuel served his country in the Portuguese colonial war in Mozambique. He was a genuine and kind person who would put his own needs aside in order to help anyone. His work ethic and values in life were admired by everyone. In 1988 Manuel immigrated to Canada with his family where he worked as a stonemason until the age of 65 for the company Melo Landscaping. He was proud and dedicated to his work which is displayed in different areas of the GTA. He would regularly visit his home; which he built with his own hands in his beloved island of Sao Miguel, and encouraged his children to do the same. Manuel had a passion for music, and loved to play his guitar as well as the clarinet, as a dedicated member of the marching band Banda Lira Portuguese de Brampton since 1988. He was also an animal lover and took care of his cats and husky, Danzig. Manuel was loved and cherished by all his family and all of his many friends who mostly referred to him by the nick name of “Carreiro”. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at Cardinal Funeral Homes from 8-11am. Unfortunately due to current circumstances of social distancing rules and regulations a limit of 10 people inside the building is allowed. We ask that you keep your visit brief in order to give everyone a chance to say their goodbyes. A private service followed by entombment will be held for immediate family only.


 

 

Manuel Avelar, 67 anos, faleceu inesperadamente em 7 de Abril de 2020 às 18h25, após uma longa batalha contra a sarcoidose, cercado por sua família amorosa. Ele deixa o amor de sua vida, sua esposa de 43 anos, Goretti. Ele fará muita falta e será sempre amado por seus filhos: Sonia, Ruben, Aaron e seu neto, Jayden; seus irmãos José (Laurinda), Mario (Ilda), sobrinhos e sobrinhas Danny (Vanessa), Anthony (Josie), Christina (Sergio); junto com seu sobrinho e sobrinha que residem em Portugal: Paulo (Sandra) e Carla. Manuel nasceu em 17 de Dezembro de 1952, na ilha de São Miguel, com seus pais Antonio Avelar e Conceição Raposo. No início dos anos 70, Manuel serviu seu país na guerra colonial Portuguesa em Moçambique. Ele era uma pessoa genuína e gentil que deixaria de lado suas próprias necessidades para ajudar alguém. Sua ética de trabalho e valores na vida eram admirados por todos. Em 1988, Manuel emigrou para o Canadá com sua família, onde trabalhou como pedreiro até os 65 anos de idade na empresa Melo Landscaping. Ele era orgulhoso e dedicado ao seu trabalho, que é exibido em diferentes áreas do GTA. Ele visitava regularmente sua casa; que ele construiu com as próprias mãos em sua amada ilha de São Miguel e incentivou seus filhos a fazer o mesmo. Manuel era apaixonado pela música e adorava tocar violão e clarinete, como membro dedicado da Banda Lira Portuguesa de Brampton desde 1988. Ele também adorava os animais e cuidava de seus gatos e husky, Danzig. Manuel era amado e querido por toda a sua família e todos os seus muitos amigos que mais se referiam a ele pelo apelido de "Carreiro". A visita será realizada na Terça-feira, 14 de Abril, no Cardinal Funeral Homes, das 8 às 11 horas. Infelizmente, devido às circunstâncias atuais das regras e regulamentos de distanciamento social, é permitido um limite de 10 pessoas dentro do edifício. Pedimos que você mantenha sua visita breve, para que todos tenham a chance de se despedir. Um serviço privado seguido de sepultamento será realizado apenas para a família imediata.

 

Visitation

Date
April 14, 2020
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home
Time
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Service

Date
April 14, 2020
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home
Time
11:00 AM

Entombment

Date
April 14, 2020
Location
Prospect Cemetery
Time
 

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May 03, 2020
Danny Correia
Minhas sinceras condolências à senhora Goretti, Sonia, Ruben, Aaron, Jayden, Danzig pela perda de um grande pai e amigo, minhas orações estão com você neste momento de necessidade que seu pai descanse em paz. Familia Correia
April 15, 2020
Grace Bonta
Sonia and Avelar family My deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May your father Rest In Peace.
April 14, 2020
Luisa Mammoliti
Sonia, My deepest condolences on the passing of your Father and Grandfather to Jayden. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time, use the beautiful memories you have together to help guide you through this. May your dad rest in eternal peace.
April 13, 2020
Floriano & Maria Flor
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. Floriano & Maria Flor
April 13, 2020
Kevin e José Melo
Um Grande abraço Senhor Manuel, as minhas orações estão consigo. Os meus pêsamos a toda à familia esposa e filhos. Ficamos mais pobres com ausência desde grande senhor e amigo.
April 13, 2020
Joao and Maria Rego, Bryan and Aliana Rego
You will be missed deeply! But will never be forgotten! We miss you already! love you my friend and will see you one day xoxo
April 13, 2020
Michele Tomlinson
On behalf of all the staff and management of Melo Landscaping, our deepest condolences.
April 12, 2020
Dion and Julia
Ruben, we are so so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad . We are praying for you and your family😢
April 11, 2020
Alven Sada
Ruben, my deepest condolences go out to you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
April 11, 2020
Lindsay seligman
Hi Ruben, I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this time. Lots of love, Lindsay
April 11, 2020
Madalena Pimentel
Dear Sonia, our condolences on the passing of your beloved father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your dad rest in eternal peace. Cherish the memories for that will ease your pain a little. 😘😘
April 11, 2020
Anna de Sousa
Goretti, Sonia, Ruben, Aaron and Jayden as well as the rest of our family, Jaime and I are heartbroken. We were and are deeply saddened to hear of Manuel's sudden passing. Manuel was such a special person. Our sincerest condolences to everyone. You are in our hearts and prayers, Anna and Jaime de Sousa.
April 11, 2020
Gayle Sartori
Goretti, I am Jeremy’s mom. My heart breaks for you and your family, as you mourn the lost of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 11, 2020
Gayle Sartori
Ruben, I only met you once when visiting Jeremy, but immediately felt like I had know you for a long time. My heart goes out to you with my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
April 11, 2020
Jeremy Pearson
Goretti, as a friend of Ruben’s I have never met you or your husband. But my deepest sympathies go out to you at this time. It is such a painful experience to lose someone who is a part of us. I pray for you to have strength and comfort during this tragic time. ❤️
April 11, 2020
Jeremy Pearson
Ruben I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you and your family find comfort in your memories of him during this difficult time.
April 10, 2020
Gabrielle Hatten
We are so sorry for your loss, Ruben and family. Thinking of you through this ❤️
April 10, 2020
Laura Xuereb
Dear Sonia and Family, It is with great sadness that I learn of your dear father Manuel’s sudden passing . In this difficult time I want to offer my sincerest condolences and hope that you find comfort in the memories that will remain with you always .
April 10, 2020
Daniella Rodriguez
😭 Sorry to hear! Very sad news... Please give Ruben a big hug from me and my condolences
April 10, 2020
Jessica Forest
Oh no! So sad 😢 My condolences to Ruben and family :(
April 10, 2020
Donna Brown
Ruben, please know how sorry we are and we will continue to pray for you and your family.
April 10, 2020
Anabela Couto
Please give him my condolences 😢
April 10, 2020
Connie Leite ( Donaldson Travel)
I’m so sorry , it’s terrible. Please give him my condolences thinking about him and his family
April 10, 2020
Luiza Rocha-Baker
I am so sorry to hear this! Please give Ruben my deepest sympathies its a very difficult time! May he RIP
April 10, 2020
Tammy Morrell ( New Brunswick)
I’m so sorry to hear this. Please know I’m thinking of Ruben and his family ❤️
April 10, 2020
Darlene Wipp
Please send my deepest condolences to Ruben and his family. 💕
April 10, 2020
Michelle Brown
Ruben, I am heartbroken for you and the loss of your dad😔 Goretti, Sonia, Aaron, and Jayden, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, dad and grandfather 😢 . I’m praying for you all and your extended family every day. With all the love in my heart ❤️ Michelle