José Augusto Da Ponte Obituary
José Augusto Da Ponte (Toronto, Ontario) passed away on September 23, 2026. José, born on February 9, 1930, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honour of José Augusto Da Ponte or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
José will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew José will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. José’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Luisa; the father of his child José Manuel Da Ponte; his daughter Marta Catarina Freire (Mario); his grandchildren, Marco Da Ponte (Nicholas), Christina Da Ponte (Ermelinda), Andrew Freire and Matthew Freire (Ashley); and his great grandchildren, Veronica, Vanessa Freire and Elenor Freire. He was also cherished by his extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the McDougall & Brown Funeral Home Scarborough Chapel (2900 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1M1N5). A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Resthaven Memorial Gardens (2700 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1M1M5).
