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ARMANDO RAPOSO CAMARA
Born: May 21, 1947
Date of Passing: Apr 03, 2020
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ARMANDO RAPOSO CAMARA
May 21, 1947 - April 3, 2020
Armando was born in Feteiras, Sao Miguel, Açores. In 1964, he immigrated to Canada and later met the love of his life, Maria Helena Marques. They married in 1969, and over the next 51 years of marriage built a life full of love, family and laughter. Armando built an amazing career as a bricklayer, known as one of the best in the business, you may recall his famous two taps of trowel and yelling, "WHERE IS MY MUD!!!" or "E PA!". Armando built his career with bricks, not only a builder of homes - but he was a builder of family, relationships and community. This is his legacy.
Armando enjoyed watching soccer (Forca Benefica!), fishing, playing with his "fur-grandbaby" - Olive, making wine and chouriço, gardening and most importantly, spending time with the people who mean the most to him.
Armando leaves his loving wife, Helena; his children, George, Jessey (Natalie), Sylvia (Dino), Amanda (James); and grandchildren, Jasmine, Sterling, Venetia, Austin, Breahna, and Madelyn. His brothers and sisters, Maria de Lourdes (Ilidio), Matilde (José), Juliana (Manuel), Idalina, Manuel Antônio (Barbara), Jorge (Charlene), Mario (Conceição), and Esmeralda (Ceasar); along with many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Maria José and Manuel Camara; sisters, Ramona and Judite (Joao); and brothers-in-law, Jorge Branco and José Bergantim.
Thank you to all the medical staff and personnel who helped our family at this time.
Private vigil prayers were held at Immaculate Conception Parish on April 8, 2020, and were celebrated by Fr. André Lico. Interment followed at the Queen of Heaven Mausoleum.
You can view the funeral at: https://camarafamily.com/
A Celebration of Life, for family and friends will be held at a later date.
We ask that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Habitat for Humanity to continue building homes for people in need.
Meu Pai
Meu amigo e companheiro
Eu jamais te esquecerei
Um exemplo verdadeiro
Por tua luz me guiarei
Dad Built his life one brick at a time,
the cornerstone to our family,
he leaves a wonderful and inspiring legacy.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 11, 2020
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Sorry for your loss. Such a wonderful man. - Posted by: Bob & Wendy Heisinger (Friend) on: Apr 11, 2020
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Our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Helena and the Camara family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Armando was a great person and he will always be remembered by everyone who knew him. - Posted by: Helena & Jack Cordeiro (Friends) on: Apr 11, 2020
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My sincere condolences to all family. Hope that memories of happiness caused by your lives together, be with you forever. May the assurance that he is experiencing fullness of life before the Lord of Life, be your comfort at this time of loss. - Posted by: Casimiro Rodrigues (Friend) on: Apr 11, 2020