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Manuel De Morais
November 5, 1938 - April 5, 2025
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On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Mr. Manuel Joaquim Texeira De Morais passed away peacefully at the South Okanagan General Hospital surrounded by family at the age of 86 years.
He was predeceased by his parents, Joao and Maria da Conceicao De Morais; sister, Helena De Morais Nunes (Joao) and brother, Antonio De Morais.
Manuel will be fondly remembered by his loving family including wife, Maria; daughters, Anabela Morais and Claudia Morais; grandsons, Brandon (Maryniel) Demchuk and Bryan (Coral) Demchuk; and was eagerly anticipating the arrival of his first great-grandchild; siblings, Beatriz De Morais (Pereira), Amalia De Morais (Ribeiro), Fatima De Morais (Vilela), Norberta De Morais (Sousa), Mercedes De Morais (Chaves) and Luis De Morais; 24 nephews and nieces in Portugal and Mozambique as well as many extended family.
In his younger years, Manuel served in the Mozambique Army and was the owner of a merchandise store in Mozambique. In 1978, Manuel immigrated to Canada with his wife, Maria, and their two daughters. The family settled in Oliver, British Columbia, where Manuel and Maria purchased an orchard and dedicated themselves to producing high-quality fruit. Later, launching the Golden Mile Fruit Market with his daughter Claudia, providing the local community with fresh produce.
Manuel also was a member and served as a Director of the Okanagan Portuguese Club of Oliver and attended Christ the King Catholic Church in Oliver.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Myslek, the Palliative Care staff at SOGH, John Nunes, Daryn Pottinger, Fr. Peter Tompkins. Gratitude for all the love and support we have received at this time.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Canadian Lung Association:
https://www.lung.ca/make-donation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation:
https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
Prayers will be recited at 9:30 am, followed by the funeral mass at 10:00 am, Monday April 14, 2025 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Oliver, BC. Viewing will be available prior to the mass.
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: Shawne Flaherty
Relation: Friends of Claudia
Maria, Claudia and Anabela, thinking of you all. I still remember Manuel driving around the orchard on the tractor (usually with a small dog in tow) and always making sure I went home with some amazing fruit; What a remarkable life. He is now in Heaven and has earned eternal rest.
From: Linda Schultz
Relation: Knew Manuel from his fruit stand and through my jobs.
I am so sad to hear of Manuel’s passing.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Sending hugs and prayers to you Maria, Claudia, Anabela and families.
Service Schedule
Prayers
Date & Time:
April 14, 2025
Beginning at 9:30am
Location:
Christ the King Catholic Church
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Prayers will be recited at 9:30 am, followed by the funeral mass at 10:00 am, Monday April 14, 2025 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Oliver, BC. Viewing will be available prior to the mass.
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Funeral Mass
Date & Time:
April 14, 2025
Beginning at 10:00am
Location:
Christ the King Catholic Church
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Prayers will be recited at 9:30 am, followed by the funeral mass at 10:00 am, Monday April 14, 2025 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Oliver, BC. Viewing will be available prior to the mass.
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Canadian Lung Association:
https://www.lung.ca/make-donation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation:
https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
Thank You Notice
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Myslek, the Palliative Care staff at SOGH, John Nunes, Daryn Pottinger, Fr. Peter Tompkins. Gratitude for all the love and support we have received at this time.
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