elevated ddPMr May 2, 1943 ~ March 25, 2023

elevated ddPMr Visitation
Friday, March 31, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. &  6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Catholic Cremation Services – Chapel
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4

elevated ddPMr
Funeral Service
Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Catholic Cremation Services – Chapel
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4

elevated ddPMr CLICK HERE to watch a livestream of the Funeral Service beginning at 10:00 a.m.

elevated ddPMr Interment
Assumption Catholic Cemetery – Section 30
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1N4

elevated ddPMr Donations
In lieu of flowers donations in Joaquim’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Cova de Iria /Fatima Center

elevated ddPMr Obituary

elevated ddPMr It is with heavy hearts and much love we announce the peaceful passing of Joaquim Fernandes Andrade, at the age of 79. He spent the last few years in poor health and his final battle facing a cancer diagnosis and a year of suffering have come to an end. He was a man well known for his passion for music as an ex-musician and maestro to the Filarmonica of Vila Nova.

elevated ddPMr He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Maria Olivia Faria Fartura Andrade, and 6 children Maria Gomes (Valentim), Joe Andrade (Amalia), Carlos Andrade (Veronica), Irene Raposo (Fernando), Adriana Amaral (Mauricio), Andreia Andrade (Christina). He has reunited with his parents Joaquim Andrade and Francisca Cota, along with his pre-deceased son Carlos Alberto, his sisters Fernanda, Gabriella, and brother Joao.

elevated ddPMr He also leaves behind 8 beautiful grandchildren Ceasar (Rose), Valeria (Nuno), Alexander (Michelle), Alison (Demetrius), Jason, Celina, Simon, and Lucas. With a growing family, he has also left 4 great-grandchildren to watch over Matteo, Tatiana, Valentino, and Camilla.

elevated ddPMr His memory will live on forever in our hearts.

elevated ddPMr Although we did not want you to go, we know you are no longer suffering and have gone in peace to a better place to protect us under your wings. Until we meet again.