Passed away in Victoria, BC on March 31, 2009. He was born in Ponta Garca, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal on December 21, 1923. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Maria; his daughter, Terezinha; his son, John (Jodi De Medeiros); his grandchildren, Paulo, Steven, Junot, Johnny, Tatianna and Vianna and many extended family and friends. Ambrosio was a landscaper and rock worker whose greatest passions were music and his family, especially his grandchildren and god-children.
Prayers will be offered at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4635 Elk Lake Drive, at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment at Royal Oak Burial Park with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #276 – 2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4N4.
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Dr. Stan Fisher
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Isabel, Barry Webb & Family Maria & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Isabel, Barry Webb & Family
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Armando Furtado My thoughts are with all of you in this sad time may God comfort you on the loss of some one so dear and special to your hearts.
Armando & Helena
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Tony Moniz With the passing of Jose, the Victoria Portuguese community has lost another founding member. His presence will be missed but not forgotten. Maria, John and Terezinha my prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Maria, John, Terezinha
I was so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Another good man gone. Please accept my condolences.
Stan Fisher