Obituary

Manuel Franco, after a lengthy illness, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Toronto Western Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 89. Manuel is survived by Olivia, his beloved wife of 68 years. He is the loving father of Feliciano (Italia), Gualberto (Luisa), Raquel (David), Odelia (Leonardo), Nelly (George), Rui (Pina), and Eddy (Mary). He will be missed by his grandchildren Jason, Steve, Amy, Kevin, Ryan, Andrew, Amanda, Adam, Diane, Matthew, Jeffrey, Brandon, Christopher, Nathan and his great-grandchildren Logan, Olivia, Thomas, Emma, Hailey and Isabella. We would like to thank the nursing staff and doctors at Toronto Western Hospital.

Visitation

Date
June 20, 2024
Location
Cardinal Funeral Homes-Bathurst
Time
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Date
June 20, 2024
Location
Cardinal Funeral Homes-Bathurst
Time
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Service

Date
June 21, 2024
Location
St. Mary's of the Angels Church
Time
10:00 AM

Burial

Date
June 21, 2024
Location
Beechwood Cemetery
Time
11:30 AM
Memo

Timing for cemetery is approximate

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June 18, 2024
Rachel Jones
Olivia and Nelly, my condolences on your loss. What a lovely gentleman he was. I wish everyone I met cared and provided for their loved ones as much as you did. Take good care of yourselves at this time.
June 18, 2024
Hilda and Henry Andrade
Nelly and family, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. No words can describe this pain. I truly hope you are surrounded by much love and care. May he rest in peace
June 18, 2024
Maria, Nick and Samantha
Nelly, George, Matt, Miranda and the whole Franco family, our deepest condolences on the loss of your father/grandfather. During this time of profound loss, know that we are here to offer you support and a shoulder to lean on. Your father's spirit will forever be a guiding light in your life. Love Nick, Maria and Samantha
June 17, 2024
Gregory Schurrer
I will always remember Mr.Franco as the man that could do anything and fix everything. He grew his own tobacco and made his own wine. I remember helping with the grape press once, it was awesome. He rolled his own cigarettes. Above all these things, he raised the biggest family I ever knew and it is still growing stronger, and bigger, every year. He will always be remembered by me as a great man and great father that did wonderful things. He made my life better just by knowing him. I hope we may meet again.
June 17, 2024
Fausta and Fernando Tesesco
Our sincere condolences dear Phil and family! May your father be resting on the wings of his angels and may he have a joyous reunion with all the love ones that await him!
June 17, 2024
Margarita
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family
June 17, 2024
Kathy Cabral
May he Rest in Peace 🙏 and may God give the Family strength at this difficult time. My condolences.
June 17, 2024
Frank Costa
My deepest condolences for the whole for the loss of your dad. May his soul rest in peace.