Obituary
With broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather on December 22, 2022 at the Bob Kemp Hospice. He was a warrior throughout his lengthy illness and fought until the end. He is survived by his most devoted wife and best friend, Maria. Most beloved father to Jose Carlos and Lee Anne Terceira, Marco and Tinneal Terceira and Nelson Terceira. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Andrew (Lindsay) and Joshua Terceira and Elyse and Gavin Terceira. Predeceased by his parents Mariano and Irondina Estrela. Beloved brother of Maria de Deus Camara (Francisco) and Maria de Estrela Melo (Jose). Predeceased by the late Manuel and Maria de Deus Estrela. He will be dearly missed by his in-laws, Humberto and Grinoalda Soares, Norberto and Alda Correia and Nelia Soares and his many nieces and nephews both here in Canada and his beloved homeland of Sao Miguel, Azores.
Special thanks to Ana Vieira for her help and support through Jose’s lengthy illness and the loving care provided by his home care nurse Teresa. The family would also like to extend our thanks to Dr. Meyers, Dr. Puglia, the staff at Juravinski Hospital and the Bob Kemp Hospice for the loving care they provided in Jose’s final days.
A funeral visitation will be held at Friscolanti Funeral Chapel (43 Barton Street East) on Tuesday, December 27 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Parish (23 Sheaffe Street) on Wednesday, December 28 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers donations to the Bob Kemp Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
July 4 1946 December 22 2022
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jose Estrela July 4 1946 December 22 2022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Hamilton, Province: Ontario