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Jose Chora
December 11, 1932 - October 1, 2015
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On Thursday October 1, 2015, Mr. Jose Francisco Chora of Oliver passed away suddenly at his home at the age of 82 years; he is predeceased by his son Joey. Jose leaves behind his wife Maria of fifty six years, brother Tony, three children Ken, Manuel and Glen, and grandchildren Ryan, Kevin, Bryce, Kyle, Avery and Courtney. Jose immigrated to Canada from Portugal in1956, and came to Oliver where he worked for local orchardists. In his first year in Canada, he worked for the CPR Railway but his love for farming brought him back to Oliver where he continued to work at various vineyards and orchards until he purchased his own orchard in 1972. He continued to farm until he retired in 1990.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday October 10th, 2015 at Christ The King Parish Church with a reception to follow. Graveside interment and committal will be held at 4:00 P.M. at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Cecilia Christian (nee Silva)
Relation: My family purchased their orchard
My condolences to Mr. Chora’s family. May he rest in peace.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
October 10, 2015
Beginning at 10:00am
Location:
Christ the King Catholic Church
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday October 10th, 2015 at Christ The King Parish Church with a reception to follow. Graveside interment and committal will be held at 4:00 P.M. at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery.
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
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