Unexpectedly, on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the Ottawa General Hospital at the age of 60 years. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father of Manuela (Jimmy), Luis (Suzy), Emanuel (Courtney), Ricardo (Stephanie), Paulo and Bruno. Cherished grandfather of Juliana, Ayden and Mia. The family will receive friends at Racine Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home, 180 Montreal Road, Ottawa on Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 10 am at Senhor Santo Cristo Church, 1100 Kenaston Street. Interment at Dale`s Cemetery, Cumberland. In memoriam donations to The University of Ottawa Heart Institute or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.