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Obituary

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Barreira, known as Avó to her 28 grandchildren on March 20, 2025. Born in the year 1934, she lived a full and rich life, marked by love, resilience, and an unwavering dedication to her family.

Irene was a loving, but stubborn woman who was often described as everyone’s mom. Her love for her family was evident in everything she did, from her early …

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Irene’s one wish was to be buried next to her husband in Portugal. She will be taken there to be with him, and future plans will be made for family and friends to travel there to celebrate her life together.

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Tending to her greenhouses
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Tending to her greenhouses

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Born

1934
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Passed away

March 20th, 2025
Keremeos, BC, Canada

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Irene "Avó" Barreira