elevated 5BRZp October 21, 1940 ~ November 3, 2024

elevated 5BRZp Visitation
Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm

elevated 5BRZp Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated 5BRZp Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

elevated 5BRZp To watch the Mass live

elevated 5BRZp Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated 5BRZp Obituary

elevated 5BRZp 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 5BRZp 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 5BRZp 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.