Peacefully passed away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, on Sunday January 7th, 2024 at the age of 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Maria Da Silva (née Silva). Son of the late Joâo De Sousa Da Silva and Maria Olivia Da Silva. Dear companion of Nicole Horton. Proud uncle of Diane Mendonca, Denise Picanco (James Jones), Joseph Mendonca (Maria), Helder Mendonca (Melanie Archambault), Sandra Picanco (Greg Rybak), as well as many great nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his many friends in the Portuguese community, who he considered family. Much appreciation is extended to the staff of the Ottawa Civic Hospital for their care and support over the last several weeks.
On Wednesday January 17, 2024 the family will receive relatives and friend at Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home, 180 Montreal Road, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday January 18, 2024 at 11:00AM at Senhor Santo Cristo Portuguese Catholic Church, 1100 Kenaston Street, with burial to follow at Notre-Dame Cemetery.