It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jose Carlos Carvalho Baptista who died peacefully surrounded by family on January 4, 2023.

Jose was born to Leonor (predeceased) and Antonio (predeceased) in Faja de Cima (Ponta Delgada), on the island of Sao Miguel, in the Azores, Portugal. He immigrated to Canada in 1972 with his wife of 26 years, Maria de Fatima (predeceased) with whom he had four daughters who they adored. He went on to remarry his current spouse Maria do Carmo in 2001. Predeceased brothers: Victor Batista and Mario Batista.

He is survived by his loving wife Maria do Carmo; cherished father of daughters Fatima (Manny), Elizete, Rose Mary and Mandy (Theodore); sister Elizete Pereira and brother Antonio Batista. He is survived by 3 Grandchildren: Ryan, Diego and Lily Rose as well as 2 Great-grandchildren: Selena and Kaia Maria. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.

Jose loved caring for his home and garden as well as making homemade wine, watching soccer and cooking. Although he loved Canada, his favourite place to visit was his second home in his hometown of Ponta Delgada where he travelled to annually. He very much enjoyed attending Portuguese festas – in particular, Santo Cristo in Ponta Delgada. Family gatherings brought him the most joy, where you would often find him around his children and grandchildren.

We will always remember him for his kind and caring nature, generosity, strength, and work ethic, but mostly for his unconditional love. We will all miss him very much.

The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, support, concern, and kindness during this difficult time.