Joao Lima
elevated y8bWN March 17, 1949 – September 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Joao Lima at the age of 76, on September 18, 2025, from melanoma.
elevated y8bWN He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his partner Eva (daughter Lisa); his daughter Michelle; grandchildren Carissa (Nick) and Ryder; great-grandchildren Asher, Grayson, Ryder, and Madelyne; his sister Fernanda (Joao), and brother Jose Henrique (Conceicao); nephew Joao (Sonia), and niece Debora. Predeceased and reunited with his parents Francisco and Josefina and loved by his friends and extended family.
elevated y8bWN After serving for his home country of Portugal, Joao immigrated to Canada where he lovingly raised his family and proudly made our local Catholic school and church shine, from which he received a Mother Teresa award from the Catholic school board. After retirement, he fondly enjoyed his remaining years creating memories with Eva and her family travelling, celebrating events within the Portuguese community, and cheering for his favourite soccer team Benfica.
elevated y8bWN He will be remembered as a devoted family man, proud Portuguese-Canadian, veteran, and devout Catholic whose heart was on his sleeve and policy was to always practice kindness.
elevated y8bWN Our family wishes to express gratitude to the Dorothy Ley Hospice care team, and in lieu of flowers, donations to the hospice would be greatly appreciated.
elevated y8bWN Special thanks to family friends Pam and Greg Haid for your support.
elevated y8bWN May he rest in peace in God’s Kingdom❤️
elevated y8bWN Visitation
Friday, September 26, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home Chapel
6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
elevated y8bWN Funeral Service
Friday, September 26, 2025, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home Chapel
6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
elevated y8bWN Burial
St. Mary’s of Perpetual Help Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.
7831 Perth Rd 121
Listowel, Ontario
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My condolences on the passing of John. I had the great privilege of working alongside John at the school. His strong work ethic, love of family, generosity and sense of style will be remembered. He was a wonderful man.
My condolences on the passing of John. I was very lucky to have worked with John at our school in Hesson and Listowel. He was a hard worker and always had time to chat about family. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I am so sorry to read about the passing of John. I consider myself lucky to have worked with John at the schools in Hesson and Listowel. He was such a kind, hardworking man! I will treasure our conversations and my memories. My sincere condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.