Passed away at Grand River Hospital on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at the age of 84 years.
Beloved husband of Rosalina (nee Lemos) Pereira. Dear father of Antonio Pereira (Cathy). Loved grandfather of Margaret, Jonothon, and Jessica, and great grandfather of Katyrina. Predeceased by his parents Pedro and Filomena Pereira, his brother Manuel Pereira, and his sister Maria Gonzalves. Joao's family will receive relatives and friends at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900), on Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 4 - 8 p.m. and again on Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 4 - 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 49 Blueridge Ave., Kitchener, on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Williamsburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, 835 King St. W., Kitchener, ON N2G 1G3. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to all of the doctors and nurses at Grand River Hospital 5th Floor D South for all of their kindness and support given at this difficult time. Special thanks to Dr. Stevens at the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre and also to Kathy, Supportive Care Coordinator. Online condolences at www.westmountfuneralchapel.com