June 12, 1945 - August 23, 2024
After complications from a severe illness of the blood, Armenio passed away on the evening of August 23rd. He left peacefully in the presence of his loving wife Barbara.
Armenio was born on June 12. 1945 in Portugal, where he started as an apprentice in upholstery at the age of 12. He later served in the Portuguese army and was sent to Angola. Upon returning he became very successful in his career as upholsterer with his own furniture factory. Among his clients where the exiled kings and queens of Europe who happened to live in his hometown Cascais. Due to the economic fall out of the revolution in his country he came to Prince George in 1979, where he established the shop "Quality Custom Upholstery".
His beautiful handy work graced many homes across the province. He was very engaged in the Portuguese community providing language classes and cultural events that were promoted on his own television show.
After retirement he soon was diagnosed with his illness and lived out his days in Powell River. Armenio is survived by his wife Barbara, one son and two brothers.
Published in the Prince George Citizen on Sept. 5, 2024.