Death Notices

GUIMARAES, Fernando Oliveira Pinto – passed away at the Stedman Community Hospice, Brantford on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 in his 69th year.  Beloved husband of Maria Guimaraes (nee Goncalves) of Simcoe.  Loving father & grandfather of Dan Guimaraes of Simcoe, his daughter Navi and Filipe Guimaraes of Simcoe, his children Luchenzo & Tatiana.  Dear brother to Isolete Reis, Clarice Guimaraes and Esrael Guimaraes (Carolina), all of Portugal.  Lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews & extended family.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Fernando with his family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Friday, September 8th, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Parish prayers will be said Friday evening at 7:00 p.m.  Fernando’s funeral mass will be held from St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 211 Union St., Simcoe (corner of Union St. & Queen St.) on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Fr. Augustine Ogundele as celebrant.  Interment:  St. Mary’s Cemetery, Simcoe.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Fernando are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199