elevated YT9hi October 21, 1940 ~ November 3, 2024

elevated YT9hi Visitation
Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm

elevated YT9hi Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated YT9hi Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

elevated YT9hi To watch the Mass live

elevated YT9hi Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated YT9hi Obituary

elevated YT9hi João Cota Martins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on November 3, 2024. João was born on October 21, 1940, in Terceira, Azores, to Alvaro Martins and Maria Augusta Cota.

elevated YT9hi He was a devoted husband to his wife of 57 years, Candida. João’s greatest joy came from his family, and he leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to his children: Agueda Terakawa (Brian), João Martins (Sara), and Cristina Martins. He was a proud and adoring grandfather to Eric (Danyka), Nicole (Matthew), and Ethan. João was also a cherished great-grandfather to Brody and Hailey, who brought him immense happiness. 

elevated YT9hi João’s memory will live on in the hearts of his family, and he will always be remembered for the joy he brought to those around him.