We Remember
SANTOS de OLIVEIRA, Luiz Carlos
February 28, 1955 — November 19, 2025
Luiz Santos de Oliveira (70) went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2025, while he was surrounded by his loved ones. Luiz fought a valiant battle with cancer for 16 months.
Luiz’ family left to remember his encouraging words include his darling and beloved wife of 45 years, Ruth; his children, in whom his pride shone, son Bruno & daughter-in-law Rafala Oliveira, and daughter Daniela and son-in-law Marcio Navegantes; and the joy of his heart, his four grandchildren, Arthur, Lucas, Alice, and David. His memory will also be carried by his siblings Telma, Celia, and Fernando; his numerous nieces and nephews; and his loving extended family.
Optimistic by nature, Luiz was always smiling and brought his positive attitude to any task or event. He was a man who lived his life fully, alive, and with an intensity that burned – especially when it came to his family, he found a way that put them first, always. Perhaps, that was because his faith in the Lord ran deep and true. He was a servant of God, and it showed in the day to day, in the big, and in the small. He loved God’s creation and being out in nature, whether it was paddle boarding and kayaking or out camping amongst the trees.
Luiz made an indelible impression on our hearts, and we will hold him there til the end of our days.
We invite his friends and family to come and celebrate Luiz’ life at his Memorial Service on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 4:00 pm (PST), in the Family Centre at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below), a recording will be made available to view in 3-5 days.
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LIVESTREAM provided by Springfield Funeral Home:
Service
Friday, December 5, 2025, at 4:00 pm (PST)
Location
In the Family Centre at Springfield Funeral Home


Meus sentimentos a todos! Ruth, dani , Bruno . Deus conforte o coração de todos sabemos que ele esta em um lugar muito melhor. Aonde não tem dor nem sofrimento 😓