Jose Machado Pontes
elevated iV1bp June 27, 1945 ~ May 23, 2026
elevated iV1bp Visitation
Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated iV1bp Funeral Mass
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated iV1bp Please Click Here to Watch the Funeral Mass Livestream
elevated iV1bp Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated iV1bp Obituary
elevated iV1bp It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jose Machado Pontes on May 23, 2026 at the age of 80.
elevated iV1bp Beloved husband of Gordiana for 57 years of marriage. Loving father of Judy (Robert), Christopher, and Kevin (Erica). Adored avô of Emily and Gabriel.
elevated iV1bp His passing leaves a profound emptiness in the hearts of those who loved him. He will be remembered for his compassion, his unwavering loyalty, and the love he showed to his family and friends throughout his life.
elevated iV1bp May his memory be a blessing, and may he rest in eternal peace.
elevated iV1bp Memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Canada in Jose’s memory.
Rest in peace our dear friend Joe we will always
Cherish the memories
We had together
Kim and Connie
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, may you rest in piece in the loving arms of Jesus
Dear Pontes Family While it may be hard to see right now, I believe that love never dies. You’ll carry them with you wherever you go.
RIP
Odette Medeiros Carvalho
Sending our sincere condolences to the Pontes family. We’re thinking of you. Xo
Que a sua alma descanse en paz nosso coração i pensamentos estão com vocês neste momento tão difícil que Deus lhes dê muita força
Dear Judy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. We are so sorry for your loss. With love always, George and Ann
Ha’ familia enlutada pela morte do meu estimado
amigo Jose Machado Pontes os meus sinceros e sentidos pesamos que Deus vos ajude a suportar a dor da perda do seu ant querido e que Deus o tenha no seu santo reino sou eu um amigo de infancia Eduardo Paiva.
Our condolences to all the pontes family at this very sad time.
Paul, Maria, Andrew and Lorie silva
Our sincerest condolences to the entire Pontes family for your loss.
May Joe’s memory be a blessing to us all.
My sincere condolences to the entire Pontes family. So many great memories with him. Tough news to hear. Rest in peace, Joe!
Our sincere condolences to the Pontes family. Keeping you all in our prayers, may God give you strength and may you find comfort in the beautiful memories you surely have of Joe. So sorry for your loss, sending lots of love your way. Helena Oliveira & Family
TT Joe…
Iv known you all my life and in all that time if I had to sum up my uncle Joe in three words it would be as follows…
Loving,Tiptop head of the family in every single way, and the most honorable man I have had the privilege all my life to have as an uncle!
That being said I will miss you a lot but am confident the man upstairs has already welcomed you with open arms!
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH TT
May God strengthen your hearts in this moment of sorrow, granting you comfort and filling your hearts with his peace.
Please accept sincere condolences
Margarida and Olga Medeiros