Obituary of Fernando Teixeira Marques

MARQUES, Fernando- passed away after a brief illness at the St.Cathairnes General Hospital on Friday July 29th. Fernando was in his 68th year. Devoted husband to Emilia for 38 years. Cherished father to Liseta (Joel Bryant) and Jeffery (Maria Gina). Special Grandpa and Avua to Dexter Marques, Kitana Bryant and Vincenzo Marques. Fernando will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Diamantino, Maria, Diolinda (Ernesto). He will be fondly remembered by many other nieces, nephews, friends and his Godchild. Fernando loved gardening and his family. His family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL 585 Carlton St. St.Catharines on Thursday August 4 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil prayers will be celebrated in the funeral home at 3:30 p.m . The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St.Alfred's Church 272 Vine St. at 12:00 p.m. on Friday August 5 . The Rite of Committal to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery . Donations to the Heart and Stoke Foundation of Ontario will be appreciated by his family.