Valentim Goncalves Camacho de Brito
The family of Valentim Goncalves Camacho de Brito is saddened to announce his passing on Sunday November 17 at the age of 86 years.
Valentim passed away with his family at his side after years of courageous battles with several health issues. He was born in Aljustrel Baixo Alentejo, Portugal on February 14, 1938, and came to Edmonton Alberta Canada in 1967 where he started a new life with his wife of 57 years. With hard work, sacrifice and determination, he built a life for his family filled with respect, love, security, and opportunity. He will be remembered for his incredible smile, intelligence, humility, wisdom, and kindness. He put the needs of others before his own and had a way of making the most difficult moments bearable.
Valentim is survived by his wife Elisabete, his devoted son Carlos, his devoted daughter Leonor (James Dragatis) and only granddaughter Natalie. He leaves numerous beloved nephews and nieces in Portugal, Canada and the United States. He was predeceased by his parents Antonio and Inacia, sister Conceicao, brothers: Joao, Antonio, Joaquim, and Alfredo; and Nephew Orlando.
If friends so desire, donations can be made directly to the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and all the staff on Unit 28 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for the care and attention that Valentim received while he was there.
The family would like to extend love and gratitude to friends and family for their ever-enduring support and kindness.
Prayer Service
Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 6:00PM
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Parish
12311 – 55 Street NW Edmonton, AB
Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 10:00AM
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Parish
12311 – 55 Street NW Edmonton, AB
Entombment
Holy Cross Mausoleum
14611 Mark Messier Trail, Edmonton, AB
Os meus sentimentos a toda Família enlutada. Que Deus vos deia conforto neste tempo de tristeza🌹🙏
My deepest condolences to the whole family, May He Rest In Peace 🙏
Love you dB xo
To my beloved family and my dear wife, Leonor, my heart breaks for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. ❤️💔❤️ and my incredible father-in-law.
Val was truly a reflection of God’s grace. I’ve encountered few people who have made such a profound impact on my life. Val was a saint, and I have personally witnessed his grace and selflessness, sacrificing so much for all of us. His heart was immense and deeply profound, and I am incredibly grateful, blessed, and honored to be your son-in-law.
He loved animals and I love animals and we both loved to cook.
His kindness was perhaps only rivaled by his sense of humor. I still remember the first dinner with Leonor and her family when he looked at me with that radiant smile that could illuminate the darkest room and said, “coma e cale a boca.” It made me smile, even before I fully understood what he said.
I love Val dearly, and I will miss him immensely. God bless. 🙏🏻✝️❤️
Carlos ,to you and your family our most sincere condolences.
May you find confort in all the beautiful memories of you and your dad.
Vince and Sylvana Corbo
My deepest condolences to Elisabete and family,
Your dad what I remember was a kind man with a big heart and bright smile on his face. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him and treasured memories in our hearts. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Big hug to you all with love, from Josefina and Adilia
I send to you Carlos and your family my deepest sympathy on the profound loss of your beloved father and husband. I did not enjoy the privilege of knowing Mr. deBrito, but I do know through my conversations with Carlos he was s man of deep faith, love and humour. The tragedy of loving deeply is the enormous pain you feel when that person joins our Lord. I pray in time your feelings of grief are softened by the gratitude and joy your memories of this wonderful man bring you. Rest in Peace.
Os meus sentimentos a toda a família e descanso eterno à sua alma🙏🙏🙏
My condolences to the Brito family. May they rest in peace. Let us pray for the family, may God give them strength. The emptiness in our hearts is not easy.
Carlos, we felt the weight of your grief the day your father passed. It was easy to see how rare your family’s love and support is as we both know from our observations of many others during your father’s stay. My father and I want to extend our care and also our gratitude for you being a true light of kindness and genuine sincerity during our many short chats. We always felt your support and care and hope you too felt ours for you. May God hold you and keep you while you mourn your father’s absence. We hope you find peace in knowing how supportive you are to your both of your parents. Please take good care.