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PIRES, Belmiro (Bill)

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Went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the age of 79.  Survived by his loving wife Isabel of 58 years; three sons: Roger Pires (Debbie) of Victoria, Joe Pires (Lora) of Kelowna, Gilbert Pires (Christina) of Kelowna; nine grandchildren: Nicole, Dena, Danielle, Michael, Stephanie, Alysa, Alexandra, Christopher and Ricardo; three great grandchildren: Reese, Mila and Hannah; one brother José-Maria Pires (Adelina) of Portugal; sister Maria Pires (Manuel) of Portugal; numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.  Predeceased by his parents.  Prayers will be recited on Thursday, September 12th at 7:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.  Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 13th at 10:30 am at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 750 Rutland Road North, Kelowna, BC with interment in St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association – Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6.  If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”

Prayer Service
Thursday, September 12th at 7:00 pm

Service
Friday, September 13th at 10:30 am

Location
St. Theresa’s Catholic Church

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The prayer service for PIRES, Belmiro (Bill) is scheduled for Thursday, September 12th at 7:00 pm at located at 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.


The service for PIRES, Belmiro (Bill) is scheduled for Friday, September 13th at 10:30 am . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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St. Theresa’s Catholic Church

750 Rutland Road North Kelowna, BC

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Condolences

  • rosanne ryder says:
    September 9, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Isabel,Roger,Joe,Gilbert, very sorry to here of the passing of Bill.
    I have a lot of fond memories of Bill and yourselves. I remember when Joe was building his house in Ellison and he was putting in windows. Joe had Bill looking after this project. Bill had a choice of who he wanted to operate the tractor. He chose me. Probably a mistake. With an apple bin loaded with windows and Bill also inside the bin, I began to raise him to the upper windows. The ride up was probably the start of his nightmare. I can still see the size of his eyes when the bin was starting to slide off the forks but still 15ft up. There was some portuguese words (I’m sure swear words) directed at me. I had Bill bouncing around inside that bin but he held onto the windows so they wouldn’t break. Joe came running from the other side of the house to see what was going on. Bill just looked at Joe and said something in portuguese and before you knew it I was on a different task.
    Thinking of all of you at this difficult time in your lives.
    Todd and Rosanne Ryder

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  • Mary Cooper says:
    September 9, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    Isabel I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I always enjoyed our foot care visits, such a lovely couple. Sending warm thoughts to you and your family.

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  • Cathy McAvoy says:
    September 9, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    Isabel – sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
    The McAvoy family

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  • Domenic Rampone says:
    September 10, 2013 at 6:38 am

    our thoughts and prayers are with the Pires family

    Domenic and Lina Rampone

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  • Shauna and Cam Bakala says:
    September 10, 2013 at 9:10 am

    Dear Isabel, Roger, Joe, Gilbert and family. Cam and I were so sad to hear of Bill’s passing. We both enjoyed him so much and Cam has many fond memories of him of when Cam was a child. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Sending our love , The Bakala Family

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  • Dave & Connie Bergen says:
    September 10, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    To the Pires family. We prefer to think that perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through & shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. Our thoughts are with you.

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  • Carol and Len Neville says:
    September 11, 2013 at 6:38 am

    To Joe, Lora and family: Sorry Joe to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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  • Herb Irwin says:
    September 11, 2013 at 8:46 am

    Joe, Gilbert and the rest of the Pires family.
    I would like to offer my sincere condolences on your loss of your dad.
    Sincerly;
    Herb Irwin (retired)
    Formerly with Macon and Septra.

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  • Jack Campos, says:
    September 11, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    To Isabel,Roger,Joe,Gilbert and family
    Carol and I were so sad to hear about Bill’s passing .Our prayers and thoughts are with you and family during this difficult times.
    Jack & Carol Campos

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  • Jeanine Sali says:
    September 11, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Isabel and family
    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. He suffered so long but is no longer in pain. I understand your loss but you still have many good memories to keep you warm when times are hard.

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  • jack burton says:
    September 11, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    Mrs. Pires and family:
    Sincere condolences on your loss.
    Jack Burton

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  • Brian & Trish David says:
    September 12, 2013 at 6:23 am

    To Isabel,Roger,Joe, Gilbert & Families.We are so saddened to hear of Bill’s passing.The Memories of visiting the Pires’ Home are so clear.So full of love,family ,food & wonderful times.I will always remember Bill.His love of Family lives on within all of you.

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  • Judy Krissler says:
    September 13, 2013 at 7:51 am

    We would like to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathies to the Pires family for their loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
    Rainer, Gisella, Connie, and Karl Krissler
    Silver Springs

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  • Katherine Heisler says:
    September 13, 2013 at 8:54 am

    Isabel and family – my sincere condolences on Bill’s passing. All of us at Wine Central enjoyed visiting with Bill. We send our love and prayers to you and your family.

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  • Gary and Joanne Smith says:
    September 13, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of Bills’ passing, I understand he has been ill for some time now, he is now at peace. The enlightening memories of Bill will never pass away, they will live on will all the lives he touched.
    Gary and Joanne Smith

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  • SHARON WARREN says:
    September 14, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS BUT IF YOU WERE LIKE ME YOU COULDN’T STAND TO WATCH THEM SUFFER .HE IS NOW OUT OF PAIN AND EVEN THO’ HE IS NOT WITH YOU MEMORIES IS SOMETHING NO ONE CAN STEAL AND YOU HAVE YEARS OF THEM .YOU WERE JUST THE PERFECT COUPLE. LOVE TO ALL THE FAMILY . (A STRONG FAMILY)

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  • Germana Granitto says:
    September 15, 2013 at 6:59 am

    Dear Isabel and family,

    Find peace…you now know a very beautiful angel by name. My deepest sympathy,Germana Granitto and family

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  • Heidi Smith and Scotty Scodellaro says:
    September 18, 2013 at 10:08 am

    Dear Isabel, Roger, Joe, Gilbert and families,
    Our sincere condolences on Bill’s passing….we are thinking of you and sending our sympathy during this difficult time. Sincerely, Heidi and Scotty

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  • Wayne and Lauren Pisesky says:
    September 18, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    Dear Isabel
    Please accept our condolences on Bill’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
    Wayne and Lauren Pisesky

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