In loving memory of

Luciano O. Machado
August 14, 1934 - July 30, 2020

Luciano Machado passed away at his home in Los Banos on July 30, 2020 at the age of 85.
Luciano was born in Toledo, So Jorge, Azores on August 14, 1934. He was the oldest son of Antonio Pereira Machado and Teresa Oliveira Machado (preceded him in death). He had four siblings:Bernardete Borges, Conceio Costa, Antonio Machado (preceded him in death), and Mimi Machado
Avelar.
Luciano immigrated to Angola, Africa in 1955, where he succeeded in the agricultural field. He married the love of his life, Vivina in 1958. In 1975, they returned to Azores to avoid the civil war and bring his
family to safety. Seven months later, the family moved to California for a fresh start. Luciano was the patriarch of the family. He loved to drink his daily espresso, work in his garden, ride his bike, and spend
time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Vivina Machado, his children: Olga Souza, Tony Machado and Sandro Machado, 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Due to COVID-19, funeral services will be held for immediate family only on August 7th at 10am at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel in Los Banos. Rosary and mass will be presided by Fr. Antonio Silveira.
Graveside Burial will be held at the Los Banos Cemetery at 11:30am.
Faleceu no dia 30 de Julho de 2020, em Los Banos, Luciano Oliveira Pereira Machado com 85 anos de idade.
Nasceu a 14 de Agosto de 1934 na freguesia do Toledo, So Jorge, Aores. Era o filho mais velho de Antonio Pereira Machado e Teresa Oliveira Machado, j falecidos. Tinha 4 irmos: Bernardete Borges, Conceio Costa, Antonio Machado, ( j falecido) e Mimi Machado Avelar.
Luciano imigrou para Angola frica em 1955 com os seus pais e irmos onde se sucedeu na rea da agricultura. Casou com o amor da sua vida, Vivina, em 1958. Em 1975 regressou aos Aores para evitar a guerra cevil de Angola e proteger a sua famlia. Sete meses depois imigrou com a famlia para os
Estados Unidos, Califrnia, para recomear a vida de novo. Ele era o patriarca da nossa famlia. Ele gostava de tomar o se caf expresso todos os dias, trabalhar na sua horta, andar de bicicleta e passar
tempo com a sua famlia.
Deixa a lamentar a sua morte, a sua esposa de 62 anos, Vivina Machado, filhos: Olga Souza, Tony Machado e Sandro Machado, 5 netos e 6 bisnetos.
Devido ao COVID-19, os servios fnebres vo ser s para a famlia imediata, no dia 7 de Agosto s 10:00 da manh na Whitehurst Funeral Chapel em Los Banos. Rosrio e missa estaro a cargo do Sr. Padre
Antnio Silveira seguindo-se o funeral para o cemitrio de Los Banos.

Tributes

carla Machado wrote on Feb 23, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Luciano O. Machado"

Joe Pires wrote on Feb 23, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Luciano O. Machado"

Teresa Dias wrote on Feb 23, 2021:

"He was the sweetest person I ever met. Tio & Tia were always prepared to help my mom out on whatever she needed. He will be missed ! Love, Teresa"

Betnardete Borba wrote on Feb 23, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Luciano O. Machado"