In Celebration of

Joaquim Lopes

January 14, 1947 - March 30, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joaquim Lopes, at 74 years of age, on Tuesday March 30, 2021. He will be greatly missed by the love of his life, wife Irene of 48 years, daughter Sylvia (Tony) and son Nelson (Irene). Adored Vovô to Alyssa, Lucas, Nathan, Audrey and Miles. He will be deeply missed by his two surviving brothers Fernando and Manuel, as well as by a wide circle of family and friends in Portugal and Canada. Joaquim was an extremely skilled painter whose talent beautified the homes of many. He was a patient, kind and gentle soul who will always be remembered for his dedication to his family, friends and his willingness to help others.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish which is subject to COVID guidelines: 15% capacity, capped at 250 people, on Wednesday April 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

LIVESTREAM LINK

If you would like to view the mass via live stream, please copy this link into your browser: https://kolbetv.click2stream.com/, at that time on Wednesday April 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coping Center.

Online condolences and donations may be made using this website.

Guestbook

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Gail Ellis (Friend)

Entered April 3, 2021 from Montréal

I send my condolences to you and to your family during this time of sorrow. The Bible gives a real hope and promises that your loved one will soon come back to life in a peaceful paradise on the earth where death will be no more. (John 5:28, 29; Revelation 21:4)

Rosanne Lanzarotta (Friend)

Entered April 3, 2021 from Georgetown

Sylvia and family. Our heartfelt condolences as you grieve the sudden passing of your beloved Dad. May you find strength and peace. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Tracey Gameiro (Family Friend)

Entered April 3, 2021 from Woodbridge

Never a kinder, more gentle, generous soul. Sometimes the quietest person in the room, but a presence that was always felt - it was immediately warmer. Those who loved him were better for it. He was the best of us.

Jill Drever (Friend)

Entered April 3, 2021 from West Vancouver

My deepest condolences to Sylvia, Tony and the rest of the family. I am thinking of you and sending you lots of love. I can only imagine how proud your dad was of all of you and his beautiful grand-babies. XO Jill Drever (Johnson)