Joao De Matos
elevated 87utu March 25, 1918 ~ June 4,2020
elevated 87utu It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of João De Matos on Thursday June 4, 2020 in Maple, Ontario Canada. João lived every day of his 102 years with endless love for his family and a deep devotion to God.
elevated 87utu He emigrated to Canada from Sao Miguel in 1965. He was a hard worker with tireless determination and strength, yet he always found a way to bring humour and fun into situations to create special moments out of the ordinary. He was witty and musical; loved to entertain and captivate the family with his Portuguese raps and ballads. Often with his wife, he would perform and create games that would have people in tears with laughter.
elevated 87utu Although he had a calm demeanor and an easy-going personality, there was one thing that ignited his spirit: his desire for the Toronto Maple Leafs to one day again, take home the Stanley Cup.
elevated 87utu Cherished husband of the late Maria Adelaide De Matos, João was loved by his children, Cecilia (David), Jorge (Maria), Frank (Paola) and Ressurreiçao.
elevated 87utu He was a doting grandfather to all of his grandchildren; Rosemary (Chris), Nataly (Brian), Cecilia, Nelson, Jenny (late Gino), Carmen (Humberto), Jessica (Anthony), Alexandria (Paul), Christopher (Justyna), Francis, Danielle (Andrew) and Ashley (Michael).
elevated 87utu Beloved great-grandfather to Megan, Brianna, Felicia, Alexander, Matthew, Justine, Isabella Rose, Aiden, Gabriella, late Adelaide, Isabella Jessica, Alessandra, Sierra, Xavier, Emma, Ava, Chloe, Ella, Felix, Aria, Jake, Emilia and Jayden.
elevated 87utu Affectionately known as Papa Jo, at the Maple Health Centre where he volunteered for a number of years before making it his final home. A special thanks to all the staff for their compassionate care of him over the years. We are sincerely grateful to all the employees and volunteers. They have done an outstanding job in providing quality care, since the beginning of his journey there. The health and safety of the residents and staff was undeniable, especially during this pandemic. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.
elevated 87utu In Joao’s memory, please consider making donations to the Food Bank of York Region.
elevated 87utu Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID 19, a private family service will be held on June 6, 2020. If you wish to attend the funeral service via webcast please click here.
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To the whole family, keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers, Uncle John was a sweet man with a kind heart. Great sense of humour. May he rest in peace.
Love Herminia & Mike
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re missing him deeply but know that he is at peace, yet overjoyed that he is reunited with your parents.
To the Matos Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a great man who had a great life.
Thank you so much for the prayers. We were blessed to have him for as long as we did.
He was such a lovely man…always looked forward to seeing him. Such a happy, go lucky kind of guy. He will always be remembered. Our deepest condolences to the whole family.
Thank you kindly. By his example we believe that hard work, humilty, perserverance and a sense of humor are essential in living a long and happy life.
My condolences to all family god have him no seu santo reino paz a sua alma and to all family my hugs and kisses
Thank you Teresa. I am confident that there was a party in heavan upon his arrival. He is finally in God’s loving embrace.