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Antonio (Tony) Laranjo
March 25, 1940 - July 27, 2025
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On Sunday, July 27, 2025, Mr. Antonio (Tony) Costa Laranjo of Osoyoos passed away peacefully at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 85 years.
He was predeceased by his parents, Alfredo and Etelina Laranjo; his brother, Joe and sisters, Lucinda and Maria Jose.
Tony will be fondly remembered by his loving family, including wife of 60 years, Irene; daughter, Keri of Penticton, son, Tony of Vancouver and Melanie (Tim) Langer of Edmonton; grandchildren, Danielle, Ashley, Kayla and Derek.
Tony was born in Casegas, Portugal and immigrated to Canada in 1958 and married Irene in 1965. He started working at the Monashee Co-op in 1960 until 1996 with the last 12 years as manager. While working at Monashee, he started his business adventures. He built the Kobau Drive In north of Osoyoos in 1965 and is 1970 bought the Bachman family orchard. After retiring from Monashee in 1996, he started his own packaging business, Agri-Pak Packaging before retiring in 2015. Tony also served as a water councillor for 12 years and helped start the Sage and Sand Soccer Club. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed traveling to California and Arizona in his RV as well as trips to Mexico as well as Europe many times.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Tuesday August 12, 2025 at St. Anne Catholic Church followed by interment and committal at the Osoyoos Lakeview Cemetery.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd.
The Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Sheila McPhee (Fesser)
Relation: I was an employee.
Tony and Irene hired me as a car hop at the Kobau Drive In, as my first summer job. They were fun people to work for, and I am so sad to read of Tony’s passing.
Caring thoughts to his family.
From: Anabela and Maria Morais
Relation: Cousin by marriage
I’m so sorry for the passing of Tony, my sincere condolences to Irene and the children and grandchildren. R.I.P. cousin Tony may God grant you eternal rest. Hugs. My latest memory is I spoke to Tony last summer in the No Frills parking lot he was in the vehicle while his wife Irene was doing the groceries.
From: Susan Moreira
Relation: Friend and coworker to Tony
My sincere condolences to Irene and families.
RIP Tony 🙏
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
Date & Time:
August 12, 2025
Beginning at 10:30am
Location:
St. Anne Catholic Church
7610 - 87th Street
Osoyoos, BC Canada
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Tuesday August 12, 2025 at St. Anne Catholic Church followed by interment and committal at the Osoyoos Lakeview Cemetery.
7610 - 87th Street
Osoyoos, BC Canada
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