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May 21, 1947 - April 3, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Armando Raposo Camara on Friday, April 3, 2020. Armando passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family after a long battle with stomach cancer.
Armando was born in Feteiras, São Miguel, Açores. In 1964, he immigrated to Canada and later met the love of his life, Maria Helena Marques. They married in 1969, and over the next 51 years of marriage built a life full of love, family and laughter. Armando built an amazing career as a bricklayer, known as one of the best in the business, you may recall his famous two taps of trowel and yelling, “WHERE IS MY MUD!!!” or “É PÁ!”. Armando built his career with bricks, not only a builder of homes – but he was a builder of family, relationships and community. This is his legacy.
Armando enjoyed watching soccer (Forca Benefica!), fishing, playing with his “fur-grandbaby” – Olive, making wine and chouriço, gardening and most importantly, spending time with the people who mean the most to him.
Armando leaves his loving wife, Helena, his children George, Jessey (Natalie), Sylvia (Dino), Amanda (James) and grandchildren Jasmine, Sterling, Venetia, Austin, Breahna, and Madelyn.
His brothers and sisters; Maria de Lourdes (Ilidio), Matilde (José), Juliana (Manuel), Idalina, Manuel Antônio (Barbara), Jorge (Charlene), Mario (Conceição), and Esmeralda (Ceasar), along with many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Maria José and Manuel Camara, sisters Ramona and Judite (Joao), and brother-in-laws Jorge Branco and José Bergantim.
Thank you to all the medical staff and personnel who helped our family at this time.
Private vigil prayers were held at Immaculate Conception Parish on April 8, 2020 and were celebrated by Fr. André Lico. Internment followed at the Queen of Heaven Mausoleum.
A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date.
We ask that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Habitat for Humanity to continue building homes for people in need.
Meu Pai
Meu amigo e companheiro
Eu jamais te esquecerei
Um exemplo verdadeiro
Por tua luz me guiarei
Dad built his life one brick at a time, the cornerstone to our family, he leaves his legacy.
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Msgr. Comeault
Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Winnipeg
Fr. Boutilier
St. Paul's High School - Winnipeg
Fr. Francis
Sacred Heart Parish - Ladner, BC
Fr. Andre Lico
Immaculate Conception Parish - Winnipeg
Fr. Osvaldo
Paroquia Nsa. Sra. De Fatima - New York
Knights of Columbus
Winnipeg, MB
Movimento Sacerdotal Mariano
Winnipeg, MB
Burt & Ines de Sousa
Burnaby, BC
Margarida Martins
Victoria, BC
Funeral Service & Mass
Pastor Fr. Andre Lico
Immaculate Conception Parish
Fernando Braga
Coordinator, Family Friend
Agostinho Bairos
Choir
Mario Martins
Choir
Emilia Batista
Choir
Immaculate Conception Parish
Mosaic Funeral Home
Queen of Heaven Mausoleum
Assumption Cemetery
Comunindade Providencia Santissima
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Paulo Bergantim
Godson & Nephew
Tony Guerreiro
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Luso Can TV
Portuguese Community Channel
Food
Andreia & Simao Costa
Family Friend
Nancy Dias & Family
Family Friend
Krista Heisinger & Grady Frost
Family Friend
Gorette & Terry Imm
Family Friend, Jessey's In Laws
The Navarro Family
Family Friend
Janine & Henry Marie
Family Friend
Carly Pancotto & Family
Family Friend
Sra. Helena Pereira
Family Friend, Jessey's Mother-In-Law
Sarah & Jose Tavares
Family Friend, Sylvia's In Laws
The Tetrault Family
Family Friend
Caroline & Randy Vandean
Family Friend
Tara & Kyle Zevena
Family Friend
River Heights & Fort Garry Public Health
Sylvia's Coworkers
Flowers
The Carvalho Family
Family
Andreia & Simao Costa
Family Friend
The Fiorillo Family
Family Friend & Neighbours
Foti Hrousalas & Jasmine Tavares
Family Friend & Granddaughter
Gus Kotoulas
Armando's Former Boss, Alpha Masonry
The Kim Family
Family Friend & Neighbours
Nicole Kirkham
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Maria & Jose Marcelino
Family Friend
Rolie and Simone Gerl; Rick and Petra; Ralf, Leona and Megan
Family Friends
Julia & Keenan Wenger
Family
The COVID-19 Public Health Team
Sylvia's Coworkers
Matrix Environmental Solutions
George's Coworkers
St. Paul's High School
Family Friend, Amanda's Employer
River Heights & Fort Garry Public Health
Sylvia's Coworkers
A Thank You to Our Children & Grandchildren
George, Sterling & Venetia Camara
Jessey, Natalie & Madelyn Camara
Sylvia, Dino, Jasmine, Austin & Breahna Tavares
Amanda Camara & James Warren
Thank you for your prayers, support and kind words during this difficult time. To the best!
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