Obituary of JOSE MANUEL CABRAL

It is with great sadness that the family of Jose Manuel Cabral announce his passing on Friday February 15, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Maria Cabral (nee Barros), his beloved sons Raymon Cabral (Cristina) and Christopher Cabral (Christine).  Jose also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Isabela Cabral, Ciera Cabral, and Tiago Cabral. He leaves behind his sisters Fatima Melo (Joao) Eugenia Costa (Joao) and Elena Cabral (Armando).  Jose also leaves behind a large extended family both in Portugal and in Canada. Jose is predeceased by his parents, Manuel Soares Cabral and Maria Freitas Cabral, and his nephew Carlos Costa.

Jose was born December 9, 1955 in Santa Maria Acores Portugal. He immigrated to Canada with his family in 1972 as a young man, and quickly became a part of the Portuguese community in Winnipeg.  A successful business owner with a keen entrepreneurial mind, he was always very generous with his time willing to help anyone that asked.   As single minded as Jose was about his business, his grandchildren were most important to him.  Above all Jose loved his grandchildren.  They were the joy of his life and he never missed an opportunity to show them his love.   His family and close friends will miss him dearly, and he will always live on in their hearts. 

Prayers will be held at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday February 26, 2019 at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish, 181 Austin Street North. Interment will follow at the Assumption Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of Jose Manuel Cabral, can be made to a charity of your choice.