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Luiz Borges
December 28, 1932 - March 14, 2021
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On Sunday, March 14, 2021, Mr. Luiz de Medeiros Borges of Osoyoos passed away suddenly at home at the age of 88 years.
He was predeceased by his father Manuel de Medeiros Borges; mother Maria da Conceicao de Sousa and brother Denis Antonio Borges.
Luiz will be fondly remembered by his loving family including wife Helena; son Roger (Christine); daughter Yvette; grandchildren Evan, Ceanna and Jacob; sisters Lidia Borges, Solome (Manuel) Costa, Natalia Raposo; brother Avelino (Ermelida) Borges; sisters Angelina (Fernando) Carreiro, Lucrecia Muniz, Leona (Joe) Gaspar as well as many nieces and nephews.
Luiz immigrated to Canada in 1956 and worked as a farm labourer from 1956 – 1957. Then with the CPRail in Beaverdell from 1959 to 1963. He would come to Osoyoos on weekends and work for Mr. Joe Fernandes. While working for Mr. Fernandes he met and fell in love with the boss’s daughter, Helena and they married in 1964. They were the first Portuguese couple to marry in Osoyoos.
He purchased his first farm in 1964 near the US border, later purchased his father-in-law’s east bench farms in 1966. Luiz was an orchardist for the rest of his life and never retired. He enjoyed getting to know all of his seasonal workers, treating them with respect and receiving that respect back making for some life long friendships. They would return year after year even if just for a visit.
Luiz never missed a 649 and Lotto Max draw ever. He enjoyed drinking his homemade wine and watching cowboy movies during the winter months. He loved picking peaches as well as giving fruit to friends and others in the community. Loved sharing old stories with friends and family. He also loved dancing at family parties, was the life of the party with some interesting dance moves. Luiz was a real Genuine Soul, down to earth, kind hearted loving man. He will be truly missed to all that knew and loved him.
A private small family funeral is planned due to restrictions.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Suite #200-885 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1N5 or https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
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
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Sandra Smith
Relation: acquaintance through fruit industry
Condolences to Helena, Roger, Yvette and family. I met Luiz through the packinghouse and had many great conversations over the years.
From: Lourdes Costa & Family
Relation: Friends of Family
Helene, Roger, Yvette and family,
We are saddened to hear of Luiz’s death. He will be terribly missed by everyone who knew him including us. Our hearts go out to each one of you. Our family is there for you if you need anything.
From: Mario & Sandra Carreiro
Relation: Nephews
Aunt Helen, Evette, Roger & family, my sincere heartfelt condolences. Uncle Luis will be greatly missed.
From: Fernanda McGuire
Relation: Niece
Adrian and Fernanda and Son Dylan, share a great loss of a great man, uncle and friend, always will be in our hearts. Our deepest Condolences for your loss, Tia Helena, Yvette, Roger, Tina and Ciera, Jacob and Evan.
From: Audrey Borges
Relation: My uncle
Aunt Helen, Yvette and Roger, my deepest condolences to all of you. Uncle Luis was such a kind and generous man. He will be greatly missed.
From: Lucrecia Raposo
Relation: Niece
My deepest condolences too Tia Helena, Yvette, Roger and family. Even though I never got to meet my uncle in person I know he was a great man. He will never be forgotten in our hearts.
Lucrecia, Gianna, Austin
From: Helen Klotz
Relation: Cousin
Helen, Roger and Yvette
Sorry for your loss and sorry we can’t be there for you. My memories of Luiz are all fun and life of the party for sure. I’m his smile and fun outlook on life will be missed by everyone.
Helen and Chad Klotz
From: Fernando P De Sousa
Relation: Cousin
Our heartfelt condolences to Helen, Evette, Roger and the entire family. Luis will be missed by the entire family.
From: Tony Willems
Relation: Doing carpentry work for Luiz
Over the years I made a couple big gazebos for Luiz and around 5 o’clock, Luiz would appear from his orchard and would say, eh the Tony, you like some vino, sure was my answer. Then we sat down on a picnic table and talked about our early days as young immigrants. Carmi was the place where he lived in a cabin, working for the Kettle Valley Railroad, those stories I will always remember.
Service Schedule
Private service arrangements have been made.
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Donations are gratefully accepted for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Suite #200-885 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1N5 or https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
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