
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Tuesday 29th September 2026. Beloved husband of Conçeicão. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of João and Dagmar, Norbert and Paula, Inalita and Emanuel. Cherished avô of his 9 grandchildren. João will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends here, in Madeira and around the world.
Aged 78 Years
God has you in His keeping
We have you in our heart
Rosary will be recited at Rankins Funeral Home 270 Cowper Street Warrawong on Tuesday 6th October 2026 at 4pm.
Requiem Mass for the repose of João’s soul will be celebrated at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1 Bruce Road Warrawong on Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 11am. Following the Mass his funeral will proceed to Wollongong Lawn Cemetery, Wyllie Road Kembla Grange.
Funeral Details
Date & Time
11:00 am, 2026-10-07Venue
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1 Bruce Rd, Warrawong, New South Wales 2502, AUFuneral Director
Rankins Funerals


Os meus sentimentos a toda a família.
Um abraço bem apertadinho de toda a família na Ilha da Madeira.
Muita força para todos vocês
Um abraço e um beijo muito forte neste momento tão difícil, sei o que perder o nosso pai e o vazio que fica cá dentro! Sejam fortes. Estão os dois lado a lado e olharem por nós!!
My condolences to you and the entire family. May your Father Rest In Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 🙏
Os meus sentimentos primos bjinho grande a todos. 😪❤️
He danced with you here on earth, He is now dancing in heaven. Our most sincere condolences to all the family. May you find strength in each other to get through this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace and in your hearts forever. God Bless. 🙏💜💜