On September 3rd, we lost Roque, our beloved husband, father/father-in-law and grandfather. He lived a remarkable 92 years with kindness and humility. He was a true example of a 'life well lived', devoted to his family. Roque is survived by his wife Helen (nee Nunes), his children Christina (Andrew), Caroline and Christopher (Anne), and his grandchildren Priyasha, Benjamin and Henry.

Born in Mumbai, India, Roque grew up the second-youngest of four siblings. As a young man, he began his career in banking. He met the love of his life, Helen and they were married in 1956. They enjoyed a 67-year love story. In those early days, they lived in Goa, India, Mombasa, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanganyika (Tanzania).

Roque wanted to have the best opportunities for his family and made the courageous decision to emigrate to Canada in 1967. They soon settled in Guildwood Village in Scarborough and Roque started working at the Bank of Nova Scotia in downtown Toronto. He had a successful banking career there until his retirement in 1996.

Roque was an avid gardener, proud of his flowers, grape vines and vegetables. He also enjoyed travelling, photography, ballroom dancing and fishing. He was a warm and generous person who loved spending time with family and friends. He was an easy-going peacekeeper; always making people smile with his sense of humour that will not soon be forgotten.

Roque and Helen moved to Mississauga in 2007. The family is deeply grateful to the personal support caregivers for helping Roque to stay at home as long as possible.

“It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you the day God called you home."

Roque, Dad, Grandpa, we will miss you dearly but you are resting in eternal peace. You will always and forever be in our hearts.