VIRIATO NOGUEIRA CARVALHO

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VIRIATO NOGUEIRA CARVALHO On March 27, 2004 Viriato Carvalho surrounded by his family and loved ones, passed away peacefully at his home in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Viriato is survived by his loving wife Sergia; three adoring sons and their wives, Paulo (Graciana), Carlos (Ilda) and Miguel (Melanie). He also leaves to mourn his passing his brother Rogerio Carvalho; nephews and nieces, Viriato, Anibal, Mimi, Bruno and Sara. Viriato was predeceased by his parents and younger siblings, Manuel and Helen Carvalho. Viriato or Vic as his close friends and family called him, was born in Amarante Portugal to Manuel and Helena Carvalho. In 1969, Vic met, dated and married a nurse called Sergia Rodrigues while working in the Azores on a construction project. Sergia and Vic started their family with Paulo and Carlos while living and working in Portugal. In 1974 Viriato and Sergia immigrated to Canada to start a new life with their family adding another son, Miguel, born in Winnipeg, Canada. The happy family grew, learned and prospered together sharing many happy moments in this new life full of opportunity and hope. Vic was a man who had three passions in life, spending time with family, travelling and soccer. He worked hard to allow his family to travel with him, and visited his beloved Amarante several times with family and friends. His profession allowed him to travel across Canada, which he enjoyed immensely. He was an avid reader of his beloved Soccer papers keeping track of his favourite team - F.C. Porto - during their ups and downs in Portuguese premier league. He cherished his weekends with his family taking them on camping or road trips and could also be counted to be the Chef when it was time to fire up the barbecue. Viriato will be sorely missed by his family, he was a kind, gentle man, loved by many in the local community and Portugal. He was taken from us too soon, rest in peace, we love you. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gary Harding, Dr. Sissler, Dr. Czaykowski and all the nursing staff at GD4 at the Health Sciences Centre. A special thanks also goes out to Father Dr. Joao Brito of the Fundacao Ecoserves in Pe De Cao Portugal for his kindness in caring for my dad during his last month of his life. God bless you and the work you do for others. Prayers and viewing will be held on Thursday, March 31, at Cropo Funeral Chapel located at 1442 Main St. commencing at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. at St Mary's Cathedral located at 353 St. Mary Ave. followed by the burial at Assumption Cemetery located at 3990 Portage Ave. If friends so desire, donations may be made on Viriato's behalf to the Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba Division at 774-7483 or toll free at 1-888-532-6982. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 31, 2005