elevated 10oQO October 21, 1940 ~ November 3, 2024

elevated 10oQO Visitation
Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm

elevated 10oQO Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated 10oQO Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

elevated 10oQO To watch the Mass live

elevated 10oQO Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated 10oQO Obituary

elevated 10oQO João Cota Martins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on November 3, 2024. João was born on October 21, 1940, in Terceira, Azores, to Alvaro Martins and Maria Augusta Cota.

elevated 10oQO He was a devoted husband to his wife of 57 years, Candida. João’s greatest joy came from his family, and he leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to his children: Agueda Terakawa (Brian), João Martins (Sara), and Cristina Martins. He was a proud and adoring grandfather to Eric (Danyka), Nicole (Matthew), and Ethan. João was also a cherished great-grandfather to Brody and Hailey, who brought him immense happiness. 

elevated 10oQO João’s memory will live on in the hearts of his family, and he will always be remembered for the joy he brought to those around him.