ESTEVES, Domingos
1932 – 2025
Mr. Domingos Esteves of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the age of 93 years. Domingos was born in the small northern Portuguese village of Soajo on July 3, 1932. He emigrated to Canada as a young man; working various jobs as he travelled west from Halifax. He settled in Edmonton and met Janet who would be his wife for the next 55 years. Domingos became a skilled, hardworking member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 488. Welding took Domingos all over the province of Alberta and beyond as he laboured unselfishly to ensure his family never went without. Janet and Domingos raised two children: Greg Esteves and Cindy Gillespie. He was a proud “Papa” to three grandchildren: Kailyn, Sophia, and Gabriel. His grandchildren were the light of his life in his later years, and he reveled in teaching them, playing with them, and showing them his home country. He will be greatly missed by his “netos” and the rest of his family and friends. Domingos was an extremely active member of the Portuguese Canadian community in Edmonton and had a central role in the construction of the Portuguese Cultural Center. Domingos was a pillar of our family and a man of deep quiet strength, unwavering love, fierce loyalty, and profound wisdom. His presence shaped our lives, and his memory and legacy will forever live in our hearts. We love you dad, always will. Domingos will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Janet Esteves; his son: Greg (Leslie) Esteves of Red Deer, Alberta; his daughter, Cindy (Steve) Gillespie of Cochrane, Alberta; three grandchildren and a sister, Sara Esteves. Donimgos was predeceased by his mother, Maria and father, Joao; and sisters, Maria, Marta, and Rosa. A Celebration of Domingos’ Life will be held at a later date. If desired, Memorial Donations in Domingos’ honor may be made directly to the Alberta Alzheimer Society at www.alzheimer.ca. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com

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