Obituary of FRANCISCO SOARES FERREIRA

FRANCISCO SOARES FERREIRA It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Francisco Soares Ferreira on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the age of 74 years after a brief battle with illness. Francisco is survived by his wife of 50 years, Fatima; his five children Emanuel (Luzia), Jose (Shawna), Antonio, Alice and Sophia (Ousmane); his thirteen grandchildren Andrew, Sabrina, Samantha, Jonathan, Matthew, Nicole, Emily, Veronica, Dru, Layne, Aiden, Hendrix and Ali; five great grandchildren Arianna, Mikayla, Raiden, Alaina, and Jordan; brother Manuel (Maria), as well as many other relatives in Winnipeg, Ontario and Portugal. He left behind many friends including long-time friend Jose Silva, whom he thought of as a brother. Francisco was born on August 21, 1941 in San Miguel, Acores and moved to Canada on February 11, 1972. The family would like to thank the staff at Unit 5 and 6 at Seven Oaks Hospital for their care. Prayers will be said on Tuesday, September 15 at 8:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 181 Austin St. N. Interment to follow in Assumption Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue West.