Antonio Francisco Achadinha passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and friends on April 21, 2019. Predeceased by daughter Maria Deus, he is survived by his wife, Maria Estrela, the love of his life of 51 years; daughters, Santo Cristo (Scott), Zinnia, Luiza (Shane), Margaret (Tony) and grandchildren, Chelsea, Sarah, Olivia, Preston, Anthony and Mia.
Antonio was born on March 12, 1943 in Ponta Garca, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal to parents, Jose Pacheco and Maria Arruda and was one of nine children. He married Maria on January 27, 1968 and had five children; immigrated to Canada in 1972, where he worked in construction as a Bricklayer.
A loving family man, dedicated to his family, he was hard-working, loved gardening, fishing, cooking, and watching hockey. We will miss the sound of his whistle heard throughout the day and all the fun family summer barbecues.
A very special thank you for the loving care and kindness provided by the doctors, (especially Dr. White and Dr. Farrell), nurses and staff from the Saanich Community Health Services (especially Elizabeth).
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4635 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC followed by Interment at Royal Oak Burial Park.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Chelsea
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Chelsea Happy 81st Birthday Vavô, Not a day goes by where I don’t think of you. I can feel you watching down on me and guiding me. Thank you for being my guardian angel. I can still hear your whistling in my head, I miss it and you so much. I hope you are putting on a good show in heaven with your harmonica. I love you so much, Happy heavenly birthday
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Chelsea Happy heavenly birthday Vavo! You would have been turning 80 years old today. Miss you more than ever, waiting for the day we meet again
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Chelsea Thinking of you today Vavô, I miss you.
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Chelsea Three years without you Vavo and I miss you more than ever. Thinking about you today and missing the comfort of your whistling around the house whenever I come to visit. I miss your hugs and your little “ohhhh chelseaaa” that you would say when I walk into the room. I miss you so much; I pray often for you and I will see you again one day in heaven. Rest in Peace Vavo, I hope to hear your whistling again soon, love you so much and God bless you.
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Luiza M We loved him so much! He will forever be in our hearts and we look forward to the day we will see him again in heaven.”
X♥️X
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Chelsea Two years without you, Vavo, 2020 was crazy; I wish you could’ve seen it. I miss you so much. I think about you every day. I love you❤️
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Chelsea Happy 78th birthday Vavo. I miss you more and more as each day passes. I can’t wait until we are united one day again. God bless you; I love you so much Vavo ❤️
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Chelsea Happy 78th birthday Vavo. I miss you more and more as every day passes. I can’t wait until we are reunited one day again. God bless you; I love you so much Vavo ❤️
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Chelsea I miss you Vavo. Its been one year without you ❤️ I wish I was still hearing your whistling around the house. I miss you so much
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Elizabeth Jenish It was a blessing to have been witness to such a wonderful and kind family. While I only knew you for a short time, the love and caring you showed to eachother during those last days will stay with me forever. My sincerest condolences, Liz
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Mike Halskov My condolences to the family. I recall great times crabbing at Sidney dock and then feasting on our catch Portuguese style…with fantastic homemade wine. Tony was always so full of life. His infectious laugh will me missed.
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Maria and family Roias To Estrela and family, we are so sorry for your loss, he sure will be missed, our condolences to you all.
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Paul Sousa My condolences to the family. When I was younger our families would get together ever now and then, he was such a happy person every time I saw him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, he is again with my father hanging out just like the good old days. God bless.
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Alda, Mauro and family Our sincere condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Pat MacDougall Santo and family, So sorry for your loss.
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Cinthia Smith So sorry to hear of your loss. May all your happy memories comfort you at this time. Hugs to you and your family.
Cinthia and Greg
Xo
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Ken and Jackie Thompson The neighbourhood will miss the serenade of Tony’s whistles and his supervisory post (sitting on the wall) as we entered our cul de sac.
He has been, and will continue to be missed. Our best wishes to Maria and the entire family at this difficult time.
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Elaine, Martin and Ben Wilson So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
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John frias very sorry for your loss, he seemed like an amazing man and my thoughts are with you.
All my love
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Michelle Bickerton All my love to your whole family Margaret. My thoughts are with you. I will miss his whistling also.. Hugs. Xoxo
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Ray Sorry to hear about ur Dad.
Our prayer to u and ur family..
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Ulla Ritter Santo and Family. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Helena frias uncle rest in peace, God just gained another angel in heaven my sympathies go out to the family your cousin Helena
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Julie Beer We are both so sorry for your great loss of your husband and dad!! I have known your dad since I was a teenager. He will be sadly missed!!
Love all your family and wish I could be there! You are in my thoughts and prayers!! LOVE AND HUGS!! ❤️
Love Julie and Ken ❤️
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Natalia e Vitor Ferreira Nossos sinceros sentimentos a toda a família.
Que Deus os abençoe e os deem força nesse momento difícil.
E que as melhores lembranças os tragam paz.
Com muito carinho.
Natalia e Vitor Ferreira
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Gillian Norton So very sorry for your loss, he seemed like an amazing man and my thoughts are with you.
All my love
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Armando/Sarah Lopez Santo, I’m so sorry for your lose. After reading though your father’s eulogy I can relay so much to what he went through as a young emigrant coming into this great country raising his kids and working hard to make ends meet. All our love, prayer and sympathy to you and yours. Take care my friend. It is all about family now. Please let me know how we can help. ❤
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Carol-Ann Mysyk All of us wish you condolances. What a blessing to have had your family together at Christmas.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your friends at Shoppers Drug Mart
SilverSprings ❤
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Kerry Trussler So sorry for your loss. Its hard losing a parent. Rememer the good times
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Karen Murray Luiza and Estrela and family, our condolences to all.
We love you dearly and hope that you find solace in your memories and joy you shared in your lifetime with your dad, husband, granddad and friend, celebrating his life and how much he meant to you smiling every time you think of him
Bill and Karen
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Maria Desousa your cousin Sorry for your loss may god comfort you all in this difficult time He will be at peace and look over you all from above. Hugs and kisses
I miss you so much right now Vavo, wish I could hug you one more time