JACINTO DE MEDEIROS FREITAS

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JACINTO DE MEDEIROS FREITAS Jacinto passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at the age of 70, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his children, Isabel, Cesar, Jacob (Eleanore) and Pedro (Anne); grandchildren, Christopher and Chelsea (their father Paul), Maria, Mark, Eleanore and extended family in Winnipeg. He is also missed by his sisters Libania Sousa and Maria Do Espirito Santo Melo, extended family in both Fall River, Mass., and Sao Miguel, Portugal. He was predeceased by his loving wife Maria De Deus, parents Manuel De Melo and Julia De Medeiros Freitas, and siblings Manuel, Madelena, Isabel, Julia, and Antonio. Jacinto was born in Sao Miguel, Acores, Portugal, where he grew up and served in the army. He met and married his wife there, prior to moving to Winnipeg in 1973, with their children Isabel and Cesar. After moving to Winnipeg their family expanded with the arrival of Jacob and Pedro. Pops enjoyed playing cards and dominos, following his Futebol team Benfica, watching old westerns and was not a stranger to Dilly Bars in the sunshine with his family. The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the staff of the Manitoba Palliative Care Program and the St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care Unit for the care and compassion Jacinto received. Viewing and Prayer Service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13 and Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14 also at Cropo Funeral Chapel. Interment to follow in Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Liver Foundation would be greatly appreciated. 586-8044
Publish Date: Mar 12, 2012

JACINTO DE MEDEIROS FREITAS It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of Jacinto on March 8, 2012 at St. Boniface Hospital. Longer notice to follow. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
Publish Date: Mar 10, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2012