Obituary of ANTONIO BRAGA

ANTONIO BRAGA Peacefully on March 5, 2012, after a battle with cancer, Antonio Braga, age 80 years, passed away at Riverview Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit. Antonio is survived by son Jose (Emilia) Braga, daughter Maria (Doug) Bailey; grandchildren Nancy Cann, Danny (Katie) Braga, Diana Bailey, Matthew Bailey; great-grandchildren Damon Braga, Billy Cann and Hudson Braga; sister Virginia Cabral; brothers Victor Braga and Bernardino (Emilia) Braga and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife Emilia, his parents and numerous brothers and sisters. Antonio was born on July 23, 1931 in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal. He immigrated to Canada in 1957. Antonio’s greatest joy in life was his family. The family would like to thank Antonio’s relatives for their devotion and also the staff at St. Benedicts Place and Riverview Palliative Care Unit for their care and compassion. Prayers will be said on Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, 264 Donwood Dr. Entombment to follow in Queen of Heaven Mausoleum (Assumption Cemetery). If so desired, donations may be made in Antonio’s memory to CancerCare Manitoba.