Cabecinha, José Medeiros passed away peacefully at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital on November 20th, 2013 at the age of 84 years. Born in Lagoa, São Miguel, Azores. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Maria São Joao. Lovingly remembered by his children, Antonio (Lucia), Francisco (Ann), and Filomena (Luis); his grandchildren, Brandon, Ashley, Serena, Melissa, Desiree, Jennifer, and Adrian. Also survived by his sisters Rosa (Americo), Maria Do Rosario and his nephews and nieces. He will be missed by many friends.
José came to Canada in 1957. He worked for Canada Agriculture Research Station until his retirement in 1993. He was very involved in the Portuguese community and Our Lady of Fatima Parish.
His greatest pleasure was received when surrounded by his family.
“Papa abençoe”. We will miss your smiling eyes.
A Prayer Service will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 4635 Elk Lake Drive on Sunday, November 24th at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Parish on Monday, November 25th at 10:00 am with interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park.
Our thanks to the wonderful staff at Mount St. Mary’s for their care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of B.C. or to Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, 861 Fairfield Rd, Victoria, BCV8V 5A9. Condolences may be offered below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Sophie Votova
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Dan Thompson My condolences to the Cabecinha family. I worked with Joe for many years at the agricultural research station. He was an extremely skilled plant propagator and a gentleman. He will be missed.
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Carol Masters I am very sad to hear of Jose’s passing. I worked with “Joe” at the Canadian Agricultural Research Station from 1984 until his retirement. I had nothing but total respect for him as a person and his remarkable ability for growing plants. He was always willing to teach his techniques, but to this day, I don’t believe there has been anyone at the Research Station that has matched his abilities. His gentle manner and quiet sense of humour made him an absolute pleasure to work with.
I offer my deep condolences to his family.
Sincerely,
Carol Masters
Dear Maria and Family Thinking of you at this time of loss , you have been a rock and loving wife to Jose, he will be your angle as your life
evolves after these moments of grief and sadness.
thank you for all affection and flowers towards mama Maria Koprowski while in the Hope house, perhaps we could meet when
You feel better. Take care love, Sophie
ph. 250 382 8703