Obituary
Joao Da Ponte Benevides (April 30, 1927 – August 17, 2022) passed away peacefully at the age of 95 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of the late Maria Jose Benevides, who passed away in 2014. He is survived by his sons John (the late Odete), the late Afonso, Manuel (Linda), daughter Maria Jose, and grandchildren Paul (Karen), Emanuel (Andrea), Ricardo (Afrin), Nicole (Steve), Danielle (Danny) and great grandchildren Andrew, Eric, Monica, Rui, Dani, Victoria, Cristian, and Sophia. He will also be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews, as well as the numerous friends and neighbours he gained during his life.
Joao was born in Arrifes, São Miguel. Joao and his beloved late sister Isabel lost both parents as very young children. He was a very hard worker from a very young age. Joao married the love of his life, Maria Jose. At the age of 30, he immigrated to Canada, with his late brother in law, Manuel. After 8 years, he sponsored his wife and children to join him in Canada, where he had established a home for them. He adored his family and was loved by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren immensely, and was proud of all of their accomplishments.
Throughout his life, Joao was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. He was an avid reader with a curious mind. He loved to write poetry and tell jokes and had an infectious laugh and a smile that warmed our hearts. He was always available to help others in any way he could. Although we are deeply saddened by his passing, the memories he has created and everyone he charmed along the way will live on as a testament to a life well lived.
The family would like to express its gratitude to all of the staff at Mount Sinai Hospital 12th floor South, general internal medicine, the palliative care team, the doctors, nursing staff, social workers and PSW’s for their dedication and compassion in taking care of Joao. As expressions of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mount Sinai and/or West Neighbourhood House.
Visitation
August 21, 2022
366 Bathurst Street
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Mr. Benevides family have requested that masks will be worn while in the visiting suite.
August 21, 2022
366 Bathurst Street
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Mr. Benevides family request masks to be worn while in the visiting suite
Service
August 22, 2022
St. Mary's Church
09:45 AM
Entombment
August 22, 2022
Assumption Cemetery
11:30 AM
Arrival time at cemetery is approximated.