Obituary of Jose SERRO

JOSE DO SERRO February 5, 1927 - July 21, 2011 It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of our great father/husband/grandfather Jose do Serro at the age of 84. Jose will be missed by his beloved wife of 61 years Ludovina Do Serro; also left to cherish his great memory are his daughters; Leonilde (Florival Sousa), Ludovina (Victor Barreto); grandchildren: Claudio Sousa (Robyn Tully), Antonio Barreto and Stephanie Sousa; sister-in-law Leticia (Victor Santos) and nieces Custodia (Marcel Barras), Natalina do Serro (Peterson), Nidia (Sergio Gago), Fatima (Isidro Moreno) as well as second nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was predeceased by his brother Inacio Do Serro. Jose was born and raised in Faro/Algarve (Portugal) realizing a great opportunity for his young family he immigrated to Canada July 1960. Jose then became a strong anchor in sponsoring not only his immediate family but many members of his extended family. He instilled his strong work ethic and zest for life in all who were close to him. No one worked harder to support his family. His passion and entrepreneurial spirit provided him with rewarding opportunities. When he immigrated to Canada he settled in Winnipeg and worked in hydro/electric construction projects and as a welder for CP Rail before retiring. Jose was a free spirit who had a passion for music (Fado) loved to sing/dance and also enjoyed hunting. He valued his family above all and enjoyed many "happy get - togethers" where his love for toasting (with great wine) to his family and friends and an his appetite for Portuguese food always showed. The family would like to thank the loving/caring staff at the Misericordia Cornish and Misericordia Place for all their excellent care and devotion till his last day. Prayers will be said on Wednesday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 181 Austin St. N. Interment to follow in Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jose's name maybe made to the Canadian Diabetes Association via online donation at http://www.diabetes.ca or by calling 1-800-226-8464. You will never be forgotten and we will love you forever. May you rest in peace.