Camilo Silva
March 18, 1931 – November 21, 2016
With broken hearts and deep sorrow, the Silva Family sadly announces the passing of Camilo Azevedo Silva (age 85) peacefully at the Thompson General Hospital on Monday, November 21, 2016.
Camilo was born in Fradelos - V.N. Famalicao, Portugal on March 18, 1931, to Jose and Arminda Silva, where he lived until coming to Canada in 1955. Upon arriving in Canada, Camilo settled in Windsor, Ontario, and worked as a farm hand until he moved to Elliott Lake, Ontario to work in the Uranium Mine. It was in Elliott Lake that he met the love of his life, Ingrid and they welcomed their first child, Mario in 1961. Later on, in 1962, Camilo made the move to Thompson to work in the Refinery at Inco with Ingrid and Mario joining him in 1963. In 1974, they were again blessed with another child, Christine and their family enjoyed all that Thompson had to offer. Camilo remained with Inco until his retirement in 1993. After retirement, Camilo and Ingrid remained in Thompson to enjoy the company of their children and grandchildren, especially Sunday dinners with the entire family.
Camilo loved to watch old western movies, gardening, fishing at Paint Lake, cheering on the Winnipeg Jets and his favourite football clubs SC Braga and Portugal, along with enjoying a glass of his favourite wine. While working for Inco, he was passionate for Shift League hockey, and was very involved with the Refinery hockey team.
Camilo was a loving husband and proud father. He is survived by his wife Ingrid, his son Mario (Linda), daughters Christine (Jason), Maria Fernanda, grandchildren Matthew (Shea), Tyler (Sherrie) and Brayden (Kalissa), his siblings Lourdes, Lino and Deolinda, along with many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Kasie, whom he has always had a pocket of treats for.
Funeral Service was held on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church in Thompson. Interment followed at the Thompson Cemetery.
Should friends so desire, donations may be made in his memory to Cancer Care Manitoba, or the charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love, support and kind words.
Boardman Funeral Home in care of arrangements, call 204-778-7982.
