Desmond Bernard Hector Almeida
elevated ejylp May 20, 1947 ~ March 22, 2026
elevated ejylp Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Desmond B Almeida, surrounded by his family on March 22nd 2026, in his 79th year.
elevated ejylp Desmond was predeceased by his Father John Francis Almeida and Mother Mabel Almeida (Fernandes)
elevated ejylp Beloved Husband of Flavia and Loving Father to Delon (Megan) and Selek, he is also survived by his sister Rosette and Nephew Neil.
elevated ejylp Desmond had a passion for life and strong thirst to experience the world through travel and adventure. He loved music, socializing and dancing and always enjoyed playing music and sports. Much of his working life was spent in sales, he enjoyed meeting new people and making new friends and connections. Desmond always made sacrifices for his family, moving from the comfort of his home in Kenya, to Canada, to start a new life and provide a bright future for his 2 children. He was never shy to lend a helping hand, or help support family in need. His most endearing trait was his humor which was infectious and could brighten the darkest of days.
elevated ejylp He will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him.
elevated ejylp A viewing will be held from 12:00 noon to 2pm on Saturday April 4th at Assumption Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home ; 6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga. This will be followed by a service and burial. A reception will follow with food & beverages.
elevated ejylp Visitation
Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home Chapel
6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
elevated ejylp Funeral Service
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home Chapel
6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
To view Desmond’s funeral service, please click here. This link will be viewable until May 4, 2026.
elevated ejylp Place of Rest
Burial at Assumption Catholic Cemetery
6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
elevated ejylp Memorial Tributes
Donations in Desmond’s memory can be made to The SickKids Foundation
Dear Flavia, Delon, Megan, Selek and all the Almeida family,
Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Desmond.
We have fond memories of Desmond back in Nairobi, where he always took it upon himself to entertain us throughly, especially during the period when we were flatmates in Parklands.
Desmond loved the Hertz desk at Pearson International Airport where one could find him very late in the evenings.
Our memories of Desmond will always be there to comfort us.
Desmond and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gordon and Mavis Nazareth
Dear Flavy, DeLon, Selek,Megan and All Almeida family, we extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Desmond.
We will always miss Desmonds mischievous smile.
So sorry to hear the passing of Desmond . We were in a joint business in Nairobi for a brief period of time. And , yes , went dancing a few times .. Lost contact with Desmond when we moved to Canada . So so sorry
Dear Flavia, Delon and Selek, my sincere condolences. May Desmond’s soul rest in eternal peace. I will keep our memories of our time together in Kenya in my heart always.
Dear family of Desmond.
We send sincere condolences on your great loss of a loving husband/father and family member. May his dear soul RIP
Dearest Aunty Flavy, Delon, Megan and Selek…sending you our heartfelt condolences and praying that you all continue to find strength in each other…Uncle Desmond is at peace and away from all earthly trials, may his soul rest in eernal peace. All our love- Richy, Nikhil, Ira and me
Dear Flavia, Delon, Megan, Selek, Rosette and the Almeida family. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your very dear Desmond.
We pray for blessings for you all to have the strength and courage during this very difficult time of your loss.
May Desmond’s soul rest in eternal peace. Farewell dear Desmond.
John and Sylvia Tavares, and the Lobo family (Maureen Menezes & Errol Lobo)
Dear Flavia,Delon/ Megan and Selek, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences to all of you on Desmond’s passing. May the Lord grant Desmond eternal rest and happiness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Alwyn and Sharyn Rodricks
Dear Flavia and All the Family!
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on Desmond’s passing!
He was a good friend and flatmate… hothead, yes… stubborn, yes … but ever committed and faithful… with that winning smile and laugh from the heart…
Rest In Peace, my Friend! … you and all the Family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judith, Patrick and the Martins family.
In 1967 when we lived in the bush in Kericho, one night there was an unexpected knock at the door. Opened it and there was Desmond with a friend. They were driving either to or from Uganda and dropped in. My Mum, in Bombay, Aida must have given him our contact details. We had a drink and something to eat and off they went, disappeared into the night.
Never saw him again.
Sorry for your loss.
Dear Flavia, it is with great sadness we heard the news of cousin Desmond. Des will be remembered as someone with a generous heart, fun loving and a great dancer. He will be missed. Our sincere condolences to all the Almeida family. Yours in sorrow. Sadia, Euclid, Candice, Janine, Lauren and family xx
Dearest Flavy, Delon, Megan & Selek,
We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Desmond’s passing. I have fond memories of the picnics, fishing expeditions, driving lessons and Kasiba’s Saturday crab curry lunches!
Desmond lived a full life indeed!
May he rest in peace
and may all the happy memories fill you with comfort and peace.
Dearest A. Flavy, Delon, Megan & Selek,
On behalf of Derwin, Darlene and Yvonne, our sincere condolences to you all. Desmond was such a genuine, loving and thoughtful man who always brightened our day. I remember him coming to pick me up from my grandparents’ place in Nairobi, carrying me on his shoulders and taking me out to play. We always had a great time, he treated me like a son and showed so much care and patience. I want you to know what an impact he had on me as a young boy. What a truly special man. We will always look back on all the fond memories we had together as friends and family. I also honour the special memories we had with my Dad, Felix and Mom, Yvonne. May Desmond’s legacy continue to live on in his family. Sending you all our love!
– Denzil, Darlene, Derwin and Mom.
Dear Flavia,Delon/ Megan and Selek, please accept our sincere condolences.
Will always remember the great times we shared in Nairobi the many adventures and the wild years
May his soul rest in peace 🙏
Sending deepest condolences. May his memories bring you comfort.