Obituary of SEBASTIAO ESTEVES

SEBASTIAO ESTEVES

November 26, 1930 – January 07, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfather, Sebastiao Esteves on Sunday, January 7, 2018.

He was predeceased by his parents, Josefa and Manuel; brother Sergio; and sister-in law Serafina.   He is survived by his wife Fernanda of 58 years; his son Julio (Josie), son Joe (Samantha); daughter Meggie (Augusto); his grandchildren, Jozefa, Michayla, Diogo, Peter, Keeyanah, and Jherzi. He also leaves to mourn his brother Julio (Aida); and his sisters in Portugal, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.      

Sebastiao was born November 28, 1930 in Minho, Portugal. Sebastiao immigrated to Canada in 1957; he worked numerous jobs in various regions of Canada before settling in Winnipeg, where he worked for Swift Packers for 15 years and finished his career with Custom Packers.

Sebastiao’s passion was wine making, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

We would like to thank the staff at the Maples Personal Care Home for the compassion and care provided over the last few years.

Prayers will be held Monday, January 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish, 181 Austin Street.  Entombment will take place at the Assumption Chapel Mausoleum, 3990 Portage Avenue.

 In lieu of flowers, donations in Sebastiao's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.