Passed away on 25-10-2014. Aged 73 years. Beloved husband and soul mate of Maureen. Loved Papa and step father to Angela and Joao, Robert and Carleen. Proud Avô and Bisavô to Jaime (deceased), Jackson, Livi, Morgan, Mackenzie, Levi and India. Loved son of Maria Angela and Bartolomeu (deceased), brother of Quin, Luis, Cristina (Portugal), Bela (New York), and loved cousin of Miguel (Portugal). Special thanks to Kathy, Ian and staff at Cedar Manor, Tauranga.

Finally at peace. Forever remembered by all who loved him.

A service to celebrate Valdemar's life will be held at 2pm on Wednesday October 29 at Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga. All communications to The da Silva Family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 4 Keenan Road, RD3, Tauranga 3173.