Obituary of ABILIO AUGUSTO BATISTA

ABILIO AUGUSTO BATISTA

February 28^th, 1938 – June 6^th, 2021          

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Abilio Augusto Batista, on Sunday June 6^th, at Grace Hospital, at the age of 83 years old. 

Abilio was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.  He is predeceased by his parents João Baptista and Ermelinda Augusta; sister, Nelza Braz and brother-in-law, João Baptista Braz.  Abilio is lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Emilia; his son Joe (Paula); daughters Maria (Luis) and Lucy (Jan); six grandchildren, Jonathan, David, Sabrina, Albert, Emilia, Daniella and five great-grandchildren.  He also leaves behind his brother, José Manuel Braz (Isabel) and numerous nephews, nieces, extended family and friends both here and in Portugal.  

Born on February 27^th, 1938 in the small village of Ribeirinha, Trás-os-Montes, Abilio lived his youth in Portugal.  He married the love of his life, Emilia in 1961.  As a hard-working man who wanted the best for his family, he later immigrated to Canada in 1969, where he spent his years working for CN Rail. 

Abilio loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing but most of all, he loved tending to his garden.  He was proud of his garden and loved sharing everything from seeds, plants and his harvest with others.   He had a great appetite and enjoyed good meals, his homemade wines and the company of his family and friends.  During his retirement, he remained active in his garden, tinkering in the garage, taking daily walks with his wife and spending time with his grandchildren until recently when he was no longer mobile.

A special thank-you to the staff of Grace Hospital for their care and compassion as well as all those who have reached out to share their love and support during this difficult time.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Abilio’s memory to a charity of choice or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.

The Viewing was held on the evening of June 9^th at Cropo Funeral Chapel and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on June 10^th at Immaculate Conception Parish followed by Interment at Assumption Cemetery. 

Descanse em paz, querido marido, pai, e avô.