In Celebration of

Hermano Gomes

December 10, 1922 -  November 20, 2020

Hermano Gomes
December 10th, 1922 - November 20th, 2020

With heavy hearts, we share with you the passing of our beloved father, Hermano, who passed away peacefully in Mississauga just weeks shy of his 98th birthday.

Hermano is survived by his wife Alcinda Gomes, and their children Joao (Ilda) Gomes, Aniceto (Rosemary) Gomes, Dilia (Sergio) Massa, and Jose (Manuela) Gomes.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, Hermano grew up in the town of Relva. He married Alcinda at the age of 27 and they began their family shortly after.

In 1964, he immigrated to Canada and four years later brought his family over to settle in Toronto. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to own one of the first Portuguese restaurants and grocery stores in Toronto, providing comforts of home to other newcomers to Canada, but he was even better known for his personality and a big heart.

In 1988, the family moved to Mississauga where they took root and were blessed to enjoy their 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Hermano lived a blessed life surrounded by his extended family who will forever cherish the memories, values, and legacy he leaves behind. He was a man of deep faith and his firm belief in God supported him in his final days and ultimately gave him peace. Hermano will forever be in our hearts.

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Com coração pesado, compartilhamos com vocês o falecimento de nosso amado pai, Hermano Gomes, que faleceu pacificamente em Mississauga, poucas semanas antes de seu aniversário dos 98 anos.

Hermano deixa a esposa Alcinda Gomes e os filhos João (Ilda) Gomes, Aniceto (Rosemary) Gomes, Dilia (Sergio) Massa e José (Manuela) Gomes.

Nascido na freguesia da Relva, São Miguel. Casou com Alcinda aos 27 anos começando a sua família .

Imigrou para o Canadá em 1964, quatro anos depois chamando a família estabelecendo-se em Toronto. Em 1967 o seu espírito negociante o levou a ser proprietário de um dos primeiros restaurantes e mercearia portuguesa, proporcionando o conforto de casa a outros recém-chegados ao Canadá, mas ficou ainda mais conhecido pela sua personalidade e grande coração.

Em 1988, estabeleceu-se em Mississauga, onde se enraizou e teve a bênção de desfrutar de seus 9 netos e 10 bisnetos. Hermano viveu uma vida abençoada cercado por sua grande família, que sempre guardará com carinho as memórias, os valores e o legado que deixou. Ele era um homem de profunda fé em Deus que o apoiou em seus dias finais. Hermano estará para sempre em nossos corações.

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Mr &Mrs. Mario Ledo (Family friend of 50+ years)

Entered November 23, 2020 from Halton Hills

May you RIP, GOD bless and be with you .
Our condolences to the Gomes family.

Joe Ledo (Family Friend)

Entered November 23, 2020 from 9419 Regional Road 25, Milton, Ontario L9T 2X7

Our sincere condolences to the Gomes Family. May He Rest in Peace.

Anthony Verzini (Friend)

Entered November 23, 2020 from Mississauga

Our sincere condolences to the entire Gomes family.

BENJAMIN AMARAL 

Entered November 23, 2020 from FLAMBOROUGH

Deepest condolences to the family from Benjamin and Theresa. May he rest in peace.

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