It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Antonio "Tony" Horta Lopes. He passed away on the morning of Feb. 4th at the age of eighty-nine years old. Born in Portugal to David Lopes and Maria Jose Horta, predeceased by his two sisters (Olivia Horta Lopes and Januaria Horta Lopes) and his two brothers (Jose Horta Lopes and Albino Horta Lopes).
He found great joy in speaking with anyone and everyone, a skill he learned early in life, having left home to work when he was only ten years old. Talking allowed him to meet people and find new opportunities, which in many cases changed his life, including the opportunity to immigrate to Canada in 1960. Always a hard worker, Antonio held many jobs; most notably, he owned and operated the Alpine Bakery in Revelstoke (1968-76), worked as a produce manager in numerous grocery stores, including Barney’s Produce in Kelowna, and owned and operated the Kokanee Beach Motel Resort in Lake Country (1980-1998) with his wife and three boys.
Antonio is survived by his wife, Norete Maria Rosa Lopes, and their three sons and six grandchildren: David Lopes (Nancy Gyrus, Julien and Samuel), Tony Lopes (Monique Rehor, Katrina and Nicola), and Paul Lopes (Lori Joy Smith, Sosi and Ila). He was dedicated to his family and took great care and pride in helping them and their families, always sharing everything he had.
We would like to extend our most sincere thanks to Brandts Creek and Mount Ida care home staff who cared for Antonio over the past 2 years, since his stroke.
The funeral will be held on Friday, February 10th, 2023 at 11 am at St. Edward's Roman Catholic Church located at 11123 Okanagan Rd Ctr E, Lake Country, BC. Donations may be directed to the St Edwards Parish, Lake Country.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com
Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC 250-762-2299
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