Mateus Rocha
elevated eso2I Mateus Das Neves Rocha
elevated eso2I November 4, 1947 ~ April 23, 2020
elevated eso2I Passed away peacefully in Mississauga on Thursday April 23, 2020. Beloved father of Jerry Rocha (Iliana Rocha), brother to Maria (Fatima) Da Luz, Antonio Rocha (Maria Rocha), Francisca Dias (Humberto Dias), Francisco Rocha (Ana Rocha), Joe Rocha (Kevin Dingwall) and his many nephews, nieces, great nephews, and nieces.
elevated eso2I Mateus arrived in Canada in 1974 where he held many different jobs before settling into the restaurant industry. He proudly owned and ran Kingsview Restaurant located at Queen and Dufferin, and then later at Dundas West. He was loved in his community and known to help out those in need. He provided meals and company to those who did not have families to spend holidays with.
elevated eso2I After retirement in 2017, he moved to Mississauga to be closer to his family. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer in May 2019. This battle with cancer proved to be too much.
elevated eso2I You will be greatly missed by all who knew you. Your memory will forever be in our hearts. May you rest in peace.
elevated eso2I It is with very heavy hearts that our family has made the difficult decision to hold a private funeral with our immediate family, to honour Mateus.
elevated eso2I This decision was made due to the evolving status of COVID-19. We have chosen to do this in order to minimize the threat of spreading the coronavirus.
elevated eso2I Ultimately, we recognize that the health and safety of our loved ones comes first.
elevated eso2I Sending your love and support at this time is very appreciated, and we welcome your messages of condolence. However, we do not want anyone to put their health and safety at risk.
elevated eso2I A private ceremony for the immediate family will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
elevated eso2I In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society
elevated eso2I Attendee restrictions in place:
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Hope you rest in peace. My thoughts are with the family during this trying time.
My deepest condolence to you and the whole Rocha Family.
Joe, Frank, Tony, Fatima, Jerry….my thoughts are with you. Please accept my condolences. Mathew will be dearly missed. Hes flying high with the Angel’s now. God Bless him.
i am so sorry for your loss Joe. my condolences to you and your entire family.
My sincerest condolences to the family Rocha., Que sua alma descanse em paz, Amen.
Frank Azevedo
Our deepest condolences to the entire Neves Rocha family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult and challenging time.
With love and sympathy,
Maria & Vito Cicerone
Rest in peace Uncle Matthew. We will miss you dearly.
With Love,
Antonio Soares & Family would like to give you all our deepest condolences and Antonio & Mateus were very good friends my father Antonio is heart broken and very sad from this news but Mateus is resting now and his fight is over he was a great man and all his memories will live on forever in our hearts may he RIP and we send our love and strength in these next hard couple of days. Xoxoxo
May you rest in eternal peace. God bless you.
Rest in heaven uncle Matthew. God bless you and keep you. We will miss you dearly and always remember you for the kind and gentle soul you are. 🙏❤✝️
Joe and family
Our warmest condolences to you and your family. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.🙏
I’m sorry to hear of Cousin Mateus and want to extend my condolences to his family on their loss. Prayers for him and family.
My deepest condolences to the whole Rocha family for your loss .
Joe and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
My deepest condolences to the Rocha Family.
Sending you and yours our love, thoughts and prayers.
Katie and Michael P
May peace and comfort be with the family during this sorrowful time…C O N D O L EN CE Joe and family!
May you find COMFORT in loving memories
STRENGHT in the support of those who care
And HOPE in each new day
May you take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us
Joe and Family,You are in our thoughts and prayers
My deepest condolences to the entire Rocha family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏻
RIP Tio Mateus
Jerry I am so sorry for your loss. Its tough, even when you’re expecting it. Hang in there you will get through this together with Family and Friends.
Francisco and Rosa Lourenco