JOSE MEDEIROS REQUEIMA

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JOSE MEDEIROS REQUEIMA 1926 2007 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our father Jose Requeima on Thursday, February 15, 2007. He leaves to mourn his loving wife and constant companion of 53 years, Natal; children, Joel (Kathy), John (Sherry), Filomena (Frank), Jorge, Lilia (Garvin) and Fernando (Barb). He also leaves to cherish his memory his grandchildren, David (Sara), Adrian, Michael, Christopher, Jillian, Kayla, Phillip, Nicole, Jordan, Lauren, Jacqueline, Royce, Samantha and Lana; his devoted sister Luisa Lopes; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his father, also named Jose Requeima; sisters, Beatriz and Zelia; brother Manuel. Dad was born in Sao Miguel, Acores and lived with his family until 1946 at which time he moved to Terceira where he met his wife and they raised their children. Always looking to provide his family with a better quality of life he moved to Canada The Land of Dreams . Dad was able to create anything he visualized. He was happiest when surrounded by his family which he was extremely proud of. He thoroughly enjoyed playing cards and dominos with his friends and the times spent travelling with Mom as well as the solitude of the weekdays at the Portuguese Park. The family wishes to thank the staff of GH4 for their compassionate care and support to all of us especially to Mom and Dad. We would also like to acknowledge the unrelenting support we've all been getting from all of ours and Dad's friends. Words can not express what this has meant to us. Prayers will be said at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 18 at Blessed John XXIII Church, 3390 Portage Avenue. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 19 also at Blessed John XXIII Church with Monsignor Maurice Comeault officiating. Interment Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if friends so wish, donations can be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6, CancerCare Manitoba, 1160-675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg MB R3L 0K6. BARDAL FUNERAL HOME 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474 Ample Parking Behind Funeral Home Condolences: www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 17, 2007