Death Notices

MATOS, Antonio Lopes – suddenly at his home on Sunday, February 11th, 2024 in his 84th year.  Beloved husband of Olinda Matos of Simcoe.  Loving father of Fatima Almeida and Fernanda Miranda (John), both of Simcoe.  Cherished grandfather & great grandfather of Liana (Matthew), their son William;  Daniel (fiancée Haley); and Gabriel (fiancée Jessica).  Antonio will be sadly missed by his siblings Fernanda Matos, Joao Ferreira & Manuel Ferreira, all of Portugal.  Predeceased by his brother Jose Ferreira.  Lovingly remembered by Olinda’s sisters Maria Lopes, Arminda Goncalves, Lucia Cabral (Jose) and by brothers Jose & Manuel as well as by nieces, nephews & extended family.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Antonio with his family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Parish prayers will be shared in the chapel at 7:00 p.m.  A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 211 Union St. Simcoe on Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m.  Interment:  Oakwood Cemetery, Simcoe.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Antonio are asked to consider the Parkinson’s Society of Southwestern Ontario or the Alzheimer’s Society of Haldimand-Norfolk.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199