OBITUARY
Jose Eduardo Amaral Gouveia
April 21, 1950 – January 19, 2019
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After a courageous battle with cancer, our hero passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Freeport Hospital on January 19, 2019 at the age of 68.
He is survived by his devoted wife Maria Dos Anjos, his adored children; Elizabeth Damaso (Richard), Sue Ferreira (Carlos), Chrestina Dawson (Roy), Derek Gouveia (Kelly), his beloved grandchildren, Katelyn, Sara, Nathan, Alex, Thomas, London, Levynn and Dominic. Jose is survived by one brother Domingos (the late Maria Dos Anjos), his in-laws; Beatriz, Jose (Margarida) Humberto (the late Fatima), Silverio (Diane) and Manuel (Mary Lou). Predeceased by his parents Agostinho and Maria Jose, his father and mother-in-law Humberto and Maria De Gloria, siblings Manuel, Ema, Beatriz and Maria and their spouses. He will be sadly missed by his precious nephews, nieces, godchildren, family and friends. Jose will be remembered as the patriarch of the Gouveia Family that he worked so hard for all of his life. Jose was a dedicated employee of the University of Waterloo for nearly 30 years. He was a true Leafs fan and a strong family man. He will be deeply missed by all. The family would like to thank: Dr. Serrano (Juravinski Cancer Centre) for saving Jose’s life and allowing us extra precious time. Dr. Valdez, the entire nursing team at GRH and Freeport Hospital (Palliative Unit), and Dr. Schwartz. Thank you for taking such great care of Momma Maria and Poppa Joe. Family and friends will be welcomed at the Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S. on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil prayers will be at 6:45p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 49 Blueridge Ave. on Friday at 10:30 a.m., interment will follow at Williamsburg Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Freeport Hospital Palliative Care Unit or the Juravinski Cancer Centre, all are greatly appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jose Eduardo Amaral Gouveia 2019..
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