Obituary for Angelo Antonio da Costa
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Angelo, beloved husband, father, and brother. Angelo’s memory will forever be cherished by Violette, his loving wife of 41 years, his children, Alyssa (Andrew Ward), and Anthony, his sisters, Christina (late Alick), Afra (Alvaro), Milita (Alex), Teresa (Tony), his brother, Joe, sisters-in-law Leonita (Nolasco Aguiar), Clo Dias (Kenny), brother-in-law Louis Dias (Mayola), and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Hipolito and Alice, brothers, Nazareno (Pamela), Felix and Jaime (Bobbi), parents-in-law, Gilbert and Juliet Dias.
Angelo was born in Entebbe, Uganda. His family moved to Goa in 1950 where he attended Loyola High School in Margao, Goa then attended Bernard Vas Institute to do book-keeping. He returned to Entebbe in 1965 where he worked for Equatorial Agency, an air cargo/shipping company. In 1972, during the expulsion of Asians from Uganda, he went to Rome, Italy, then was sponsored to go to Norway (Oslo), were he lived until 1982. In Norway he worked for Saga Tours, a travel agency. As a travel consultant for Saga, Angelo traveled to many European countries (France, Portugal, Canary Islands, Spain, England, Italy, Greece, Germany), and other sun destinations. In 1980 he married Violette and in 1982 they moved to Winnipeg where he worked as a travel consultant for Paradise Travel and General Tours. In 1992 he chose to stay home and care for Alyssa and Anthony. He also took good care of the home, tending the garden and yard. He loved going fishing with friends, day outings, picnics, and road trips.
When his nieces and nephews were very young, he would regale them with stories that would have them asking for more. He would bring them lots of gifts and the latest music, which they enjoyed listening to.
He enjoyed watching soccer and tennis, often calling his sisters to talk about the game. He was a champion carrom and darts player, winning many trophies for both. On trips to London, he would spend endless hours playing rummy or ladis. He had a creative streak and liked to decorate the house for Christmas. Each year at Christmas he would create a new nativity scene, one of which was featured at the India Pavilion during Folklorama. He enjoyed cooking, something he was forced to learn when he moved to Oslo, often calling his sisters for instructions on how to make sorportel and other Goan delicacies. He loved going to Goan functions where he met up with old friends and made new ones.
He was a linguist, speaking Konkani, Portuguese, Swahili and Norwegian. He took every opportunity to practise speaking in these languages, particularly when he met someone he could converse with in the same language.
Angelo always lent a helping hand at church or at Goan functions. He would gladly welcome newcomers and make them feel at home. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus.
Our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the staff at The Golden Door Geriatric Centre for their love and compassion towards Angelo. Thank you for your loving support and care.
Viewing will take place at St. Vital Catholic Church, 1629 Pembina Hwy., on Tuesday, June 28th at 9:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Fr. Mark Tarrant presiding. Interment at Fort Garry Roman Catholic Cemetery, Crescent Drive, following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harvest Manitoba, Siloam Mission, or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
You were always there when we needed you, no task too great or small, with a loving heart
and a willing hand, for us you did it all. Thank you for the years you've given us, and for the time we shared, we only pray that when you left us, you knew how much we cared
Angelo was born in Entebbe, Uganda. His family moved to Goa in 1950 where he attended Loyola High School in Margao, Goa then attended Bernard Vas Institute to do book-keeping. He returned to Entebbe in 1965 where he worked for Equatorial Agency, an air cargo/shipping company. In 1972, during the expulsion of Asians from Uganda, he went to Rome, Italy, then was sponsored to go to Norway (Oslo), were he lived until 1982. In Norway he worked for Saga Tours, a travel agency. As a travel consultant for Saga, Angelo traveled to many European countries (France, Portugal, Canary Islands, Spain, England, Italy, Greece, Germany), and other sun destinations. In 1980 he married Violette and in 1982 they moved to Winnipeg where he worked as a travel consultant for Paradise Travel and General Tours. In 1992 he chose to stay home and care for Alyssa and Anthony. He also took good care of the home, tending the garden and yard. He loved going fishing with friends, day outings, picnics, and road trips.
When his nieces and nephews were very young, he would regale them with stories that would have them asking for more. He would bring them lots of gifts and the latest music, which they enjoyed listening to.
He enjoyed watching soccer and tennis, often calling his sisters to talk about the game. He was a champion carrom and darts player, winning many trophies for both. On trips to London, he would spend endless hours playing rummy or ladis. He had a creative streak and liked to decorate the house for Christmas. Each year at Christmas he would create a new nativity scene, one of which was featured at the India Pavilion during Folklorama. He enjoyed cooking, something he was forced to learn when he moved to Oslo, often calling his sisters for instructions on how to make sorportel and other Goan delicacies. He loved going to Goan functions where he met up with old friends and made new ones.
He was a linguist, speaking Konkani, Portuguese, Swahili and Norwegian. He took every opportunity to practise speaking in these languages, particularly when he met someone he could converse with in the same language.
Angelo always lent a helping hand at church or at Goan functions. He would gladly welcome newcomers and make them feel at home. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus.
Our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the staff at The Golden Door Geriatric Centre for their love and compassion towards Angelo. Thank you for your loving support and care.
Viewing will take place at St. Vital Catholic Church, 1629 Pembina Hwy., on Tuesday, June 28th at 9:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Fr. Mark Tarrant presiding. Interment at Fort Garry Roman Catholic Cemetery, Crescent Drive, following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harvest Manitoba, Siloam Mission, or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
You were always there when we needed you, no task too great or small, with a loving heart
and a willing hand, for us you did it all. Thank you for the years you've given us, and for the time we shared, we only pray that when you left us, you knew how much we cared