Obituary
Antonio Santos passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2018 surrounded by his family at Toronto Western Hospital after a very long illness.
Antonio is survived by his loving wife Lucia, children Fatima (Thomas), John (Sonia), Vicky (Corey) and five grandchildren, Ainslie, Andrew, Nathan, Maya and Reed.
Antonio was born to Maria de Lourdes and Joao de Sousa Santos on July 30, 1933 in the town of Cinco Ribeiras in the island of Terceira, Azores. He was the youngest of two sons.
Antonio was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved to sing, listen to music, travel and watch soccer. The traditions that were part of his Portuguese heritage such as music, food, religious festivals and bullfights were ingrained in his heart. He was the President of the Holy Spirit Festival at St. Helen"s church in Toronto for many years.
Antonio had a wonderful tenor voice and sang in various choirs. He loved to socialize with friends and family.
At the age of 40 he immigrated to Canada with his wife and three children. It was a huge cultural shock but with time he embraced his new home and even made sure to take his Canadian citizenship while we were still minors. He was very proud to be Canadian and told us he came to Canada to give us a better life. Thank you dad for this wonderful gift.
A special thank you to all the medical team at Toronto Western Hospital and PSW"s who attended to him on a daily basis.
We will miss you so much daddy. Until we meet again you will be forever in our hearts!
In lieu of flowers donations are welcome to either the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke or CAMH.
Visitation
Date
January 29, 2018
January 29, 2018
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home
Cardinal Funeral Home
Time
02:00 PM - 04:00 AM
02:00 PM - 04:00 AM
Date
January 29, 2018
January 29, 2018
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home
Cardinal Funeral Home
Time
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Service
Date
January 30, 2018
January 30, 2018
Location
St. Helen's Church
St. Helen's Church
Time
09:00 AM
09:00 AM
Entombment
Date
January 30, 2018
January 30, 2018
Location
Park Lawn Mausoleum
Park Lawn Mausoleum
Time
10:40 AM
10:40 AM
Memo
Entombment time is estimated
January 29, 2018
I’m so sorry Johnny, I meant to put your name instead of Tom’s! My condolences, thoughts & prayers, God bless you & your family
January 29, 2018
Dearest Senhora Lúcia, Tom, Fátima & Vicky, It was a pleasure seeing you all in Terceira in 1985 & again your parents when they came south several years later to visit us. Senhor António always impressed me with with kindness & knowledge. Condolences to all if you & God give you strength during this difficult time.
January 29, 2018
Dear Fatima, my heart is with you and your family at this moment. May all the happy memories help you overcome this difficult time.
January 29, 2018
Dear Fatima, Tom, Ainslie and Andrew, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on your loss. In my thoughts and prayers.
January 29, 2018
Fatima im sorry to hear about your dad
January 29, 2018
Dear Fatima, Tom, Ainslie and Andrew, over the years of knowing you, Fatima, your Mom and wonderful family is a tribute to your dad. His love for his family showed beautifully in each one of you. Bless you all in this difficult time. My deepest condolences.
January 29, 2018
Fatima, my thoughts are with you and your family.
January 29, 2018
My dear friend Fatima and family, my most sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved Antonio.
January 29, 2018
Hello Fatima,
I am very sorry for your loss. May your father rest in peace.
January 28, 2018
Our deepest condolences to all the family, May God give you strength in these very difficult time.
God Bless you all,
