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HERMENEGILDO MIGUEL DIAS
Born: Sep 18, 1946
Date of Passing: Mar 31, 2020
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HERMENEGILDO MIGUEL DIAS
Hermenegildo is survived by his wife, Libertina; son Nelson; daughters, Elizabeth and Patricia (Victor); grandchildren, Andre, Gabriella and Miguel; sisters, Natalia (Domingos), Leontina (Armenio), sister Maria Berta (Jorge) of Portugal; brother Delfim (Cremilde) of Portugal; and sisters-in-law in Portugal; he also leaves to mourn his many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Vitorino Dias and Ana Gestrudes Natalia; brothers, Antonio, Jose and Albano.
Hermenegildo was born in Loures, Portugal, in the small town of Malhapao on September 18, 1946. He would often share fond memories of his youth in Portugal, of his time in the Guinea war and working for Ucal (Portugal milk company). When he returned from war, he began his life with his wife Libertina and soon after they welcomed a son, Nelson, and daughter, Elizabeth, and ten years later welcomed a daughter, Patricia. In 1987 they made the difficult decision to move to Canada to make a better life for them. He was always a hard worker and made sure his family was always provided for. Unfortunately, in 1997 he was faced with what was probably the hardest time in his life - he was struggling with heart failure. Thankfully on April 20,1997, he received his heart transplant. He was blessed with almost 23 more years of life. His greatest passions were spending time with his three grandchildren and working in his garden.
We would like to thank the staff at St. Boniface Hospital who showed such great care for him, but especially to everyone in the heart failure clinic including heart transplant /Vad Coordinator Shari Barker who always showed such great compassion and care for our father.
We know that there are many who would like to pay their respects but during this very troubling time the family has decided to hold a private service for immediate family at Cropo Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.
We appreciate your understanding.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 04, 2020
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Our deepest sympathies to all the family on the loss of your dear husband, father, grandfather and friend! Sr. Dias and his family worked with us cleaning a building downtown, he was always a pleasant, kind, and quiet man who always stopped to say hello when we saw each other. May he rest in peace and may the memories he left behind bring you all comfort during this difficult time! God bless you all! From Lucia Cabral and son Paulo Cabral and family. XOXO - Posted by: Lucia Cabral (Friend/old coworker) on: Apr 04, 2020
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My condolences to all the family, may he Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Aida Rosa Governo (Friend) on: Apr 04, 2020
