António Arnaldo De Freitas
elevated VesTc March 22, 1938 ~ June 10, 2026
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Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 11:30am – 1:15 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated VesTc Funeral Mass
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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Holy Trinity Mausoleum at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7
elevated VesTc Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of António Arnaldo De Freitas, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Hennick Humber River Hospital in North York on June 10, 2026, after several years of declining health.
elevated VesTc António was born on March 22, 1938, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, the youngest of five children. After completing high school, he worked as a pastry chef before immigrating to Canada in 1959. In Toronto, he worked at Daiter’s, then at Rowntree’s (now Nestlé), and later at Labatt’s, where he spent 27 years before retiring.
elevated VesTc In his spare time, António enjoyed making wine, gardening, home renovations, cooking, travelling, watching soccer, and, above all, spending time with his family.
elevated VesTc António was predeceased by his parents, João Pereira De Freitas and Maria Da Costa Pereira De Freitas, and by his siblings, Cristina, Isaura, João, and Fernando. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his devoted wife, Encarnação; his daughter, Susy Schumacher (Brad); his grandsons, Matthew and Andrew; and his many nieces, nephews, and friends.
elevated VesTc The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the many compassionate staff members at Princess Margaret Hospital and Hennick Humber River Hospital for their care and support.
elevated VesTc In lieu of flowers, donations in António’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
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Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Senhora Encarnação, Suzy and Brad, Matthew and Andrew and the entire family. May Senhor Arnaldo Rest in Peace!
Dearest friends,
It is with deep sadness that we heard of Tony’s passing .
We as a family could not have asked for better neighbours who have always remained dear to our heats…..we offer all of you our deepest condolences, prayers and love at this difficult time.
Tony , rest in eternal peace in heaven.
Our condolences to the entire family. Sending lots of prayers and love.
Deborah, Johan and Family