Obituaries

AGOSTINHO, Joao Jose

John Jose Agostinho went to be with the lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the age of 82. He is survived by his loving wife Maria Antonia Agostinho; daughter Christina (Scott); son Frank (Stephanie); grandchildren Shana and Brandon. He was predeceased by his parents Jose and Barbara. John was born in Mont du Bisbpo, Caria, Portugal on February 23, 1935. He came to Canada in 1957 and worked for CP Rail. He bought his first orchard in Oliver in 1963, raising Chris and Frank there until retirement in 1980. He then purchased a backhoe for fun which turned into a meaningful full-time job. John and Maria enjoyed being a part of the Portuguese community in Oliver. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation www.heartandstroke.ca .
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Condolence Messages

Dec 30, 2017
Maria, I am so saddened to hear that your kind hearted and loving husband passed away. We met at cottonwoods where every time we met you both greeted me with a loving smile and a warm hello. I have been thinking of you often and was hoping all was well with you two. My heart goes out to you Maria. My sincerest condolences. Lydia.
Dec 28, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere sympathy to your family Victor.

Andrea and John Karpinksy
Dec 26, 2017
Dear Maria. My deepest condolences and prayers are with you and your family. John is going to be so missed. In the short time I got to know him at Cottonwoods, He became a pretty special guy. So sorry I couldn't make it to the Service.

Rose Baggett (Volunteer)
Dec 23, 2017
Chris and family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Peace and thoughts. Wayne Klassen
Dec 23, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers our with you.

Domenic and Lina Rampone
Dec 22, 2017
Our deepest Simphathy to Maria and family .John will be remembered

as a good friend and neighbor. Our prayers are with you.

Cesar and Fernanda Madeira and Family.
Dec 22, 2017
Dear Maria and family, very sorry to hear the news,we are going to miss our neighbor John,he was a very kind person.

My prayers are with you at this moment,receive my deepest condolences.

Germana Granitto and family.
Dec 22, 2017
Our condolences Senhora Maria for your family. He will be remembered. Rest in Peace John.

John and Lourdes GonÃ§alves
Dec 21, 2017
Our condolences to you Sra Maria and your family. May rest in peace . Connie Goncalves and Tony Goncalves