Antonio Medeiros Tavares

Born in São Miguel, Azores, Portugal, Antonio immigrated to Canada in July 1971 with his wife and young sons, seeking a bright future for his growing family.

A dedicated woodworking machine operator as a truss maker, Antonio was known for his tireless work ethic and his "jack of all trades" ability to fix anything. He faced life’s challenges with quiet strength and courage, instilling in his children the core values of integrity and hard work. Though he was a man of few words, his actions spoke volumes—he worked tirelessly to ensure his family always had what they needed.

Antonio found joy in the simple things: fishing, soccer/futebol, classic movies, and a glass of wine, and the occasional moonshine. He was a man of routine who remained deeply connected to his Portuguese roots.

Antonio is now reunited with his beloved wife, Maria de Jesus (d. 2012), and his eldest son, Paulo (d. 1999). He leaves behind a rich legacy through his children, Gualter, Nelson (Marcia), and Sally (Philip); his nine grandchildren Gualter (Catia), Steven (Emily), Joshua (Tharmila), Mason (Jeanne), Victoria, Andrea (Anthony), Anthony, Alexander, and Elaine ; and his seven great-grandchildren Allison, Aaliyah, Anjaneya, Henrique, Achyuta, Tomas, Ayla, Aivanna, and Adrianna.

As we remember Antonio's life, let's celebrate the love he shared, his memory will forever live on in our hearts, and the stories will be passed down through generations.

If desired, donations in Antonio's memory can be made to the Covenant House - supporting homeless youth

Visitation services will be held at Jerrett Funeral Homes, located at 1141 St Clair Ave West, Toronto, ON, M6E1B1, Canada. on Friday January 9, in the afternoon from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and in the evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

A short visitation will be held in the morning of Saturday January 10 from 10am-11am. The funeral service will follow directly after at Jerrett Funeral Homes on January 10, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. The burial will follow at Prospect Cemetery, located at 1450 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON, M6E 1C6, Canada, from 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm.