Vicente
José Alvaro Diogo
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of José Alvaro Diogo Vicente on Tuesday, August 14 at the age of 59 years, after a courageous battle with cancer.
José was born in Casegas, Portugal and moved to Canada in 1963, first settling in Glidden, Sask. and later moving to Bladworth where he met Debbie Schneider, married and started a family.
José leaves behind his loving wife Debbie, sons Josh (Stephanie) and Jordan, daughter Chloe (Katelyn Reich).
José also leaves to mourn his brothers Fernando (Pam) and family and Luiz (Kim Felix) and family.
José was predeceased by his parents and nephew Rob Vicente.
José grew up in Bladworth, going to school there and then finishing high school in Davidson. He attended the University of Saskatchewan where he studied one year in Arts and Science. José then went to work for CN Rail and later worked in maintenance at Panther Industries in Davidson. José was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan and proud supporter of the Portuguese National soccer team. He loved to socialize and some of his favourite moments were spent with family, especially granddaughter Chloe.
The Mass of Christian Burial was held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Davidson on Saturday, August 18 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Father Joseph-Gyim Austin, celebrant. Interment was held at the Bladworth Community Cemetery.
For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of José can be directed to the Bladworth Elks, Bladworth Cemetery Fund and the Davidson Health Trust Foundation.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.