JACINTO DE MIRANDA SOUSA

With broken hearts, we announce the loss of our beloved father, Jacinto Sousa who passed on October 5th, 2025 at Health Science Centre, at the age of 80. 

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Maria Helena, who passed in 2021. He was also predeceased by his parents Lidia and João Sousa, his in-laws Maria de Lourdes and Guilherme Da Costa, sister-in-law, Maria do Carmo Lourenço and brothers-in-law, José Evaristo Cabral, Carlos Da Costa, Guilherme Costa and Guilherme Oliveira.   

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved children João (Marilia), Cesar, Dimas and Zita Sousa. Grandchildren Jesse (Wynter), Kayla (Cam) Kowal, Adilson and Isabella. And his great-grandchildren Sebastian and Alexander. 

He will also be missed by his siblings Lidia Oliveira from Thunder Bay, Escolástica (José) Costa in Brampton and brother Antonio (Armanda) Sousa in Fall River. His brothers-in-law Antonio (Maria Helena) Cabral, in Portugal, Raul Lourenco, João Alfonso (Anabella) Da Costa in Winnipeg and in Ottawa, Manuel (Lynda) Da Costa. His sisters-in-law Odilia (Antonio) Silva, Germana (Daniel) Furtado, Vidalia Da Costa in Winnipeg, Maria dos Anjos Cabral in Thunder Bay and Graça Cabral in Portugal. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews and other extended family. 

Dad was born on May 6th, 1945 in Santo Antonio, Azores. He married his life-long love Maria Helena on April 12th, 1970. They first immigrated to Thunder Bay, Canada in 1971. They returned to Portugal in 1983 where they lived until 1989 when they moved to Winnipeg, where Dad spent the remainder of his life.

Dad enjoyed spending his days outside in his garden. A talented gardener, he produced an abundance of potatoes, garlic and other veggies. Dad, always generous, made sure to give these to his family and friends. An avid soccer fan, he enjoyed cheering on his favourite team, Benfica, watching them play any chance he got. He particularly enjoyed spending his days with his 'Princesa" - his beloved dog Lulu, who was a huge comfort to him following the death of mom. We will forever remember his generous spirit and contagious laughter. We are heartbroken, but take solace that he is no longer suffering. 

Visitation will take place will take place on October 14, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Parish, 181 Austin Street N, at 11:00 am, with burial mass at noon. Interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. 

Thank you to all of our friends and family for their love and support during this difficult time. 

Descanse em Paz Querido Pai.