Carlos Bravo was born in 1934 in Arauco, Chile. As a child he enjoyed climbing hills, adventures, and playing in the ocean. In 1957 he married the love of his life Marta Pedreros. Together they had 8 children. In 1968 the family moved to Lo Chacon, El Monte, Chile while Carlos worked as an electrician at the Chilean porcelain industry, Electrical Power stations and mine manager of Mineria Andina copper mine. In 1973 Chile fell under a coup and Carlos was taken as political prisoner. With help of Canada and Amnesty International the family was brought to Canada, originally residing in Saskatoon. Here, Carlos learned English and challenged his electrician ticket, which lead to his job at the pulp mill in Prince Albert. Carlos had fond memories of his Prince Albert friends and coworkers.  After Carlos retired in 1992, he and his wife went back to Chile. Here Carlos focused on his agricultural hobbies which included planting avocado, almond, orange trees and helping the community of Lo Chacon. He also took many university classes in Santiago, as he always had a passion for learning new things, including his love for Tangos, both music and dance.

Don Carlos passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday February 5, 2017 fulfilling his dream of dying in his home country facing the ocean. He will be remembered by his children Nelly, Marta (Hector “Tito”), Adriana (Michael), Carlos (Ana), Anibal (Heather), Hector (Prisca), Alfredo and Carlitos, his grandchildren Karina (Ryan), Josie (Mike), Julio (Amber), Anibal (chico) (Mayra), Ayla (Nicolas), Elissa (Peter), Flavio, Miguel, Tracy(Samantha), Shai (Jeda), Andrea, Alejandro, and Juaquin and great-grandchildren Gabriella, Manuel, Mina, Hector, Sofia, and Emilia. He is preceded by his father Alberto, his mother Carmela, Sister Nora, Brother Edgardo and a son infancy Gaston.

Papi Carlos will be remembered for his sense of humor, his value of learning, and his strength to stand up for what he believed in.

Don Carlos would like to thank Canada for accepting him for who he was and what he believed in, He was thankful to Amnesty International, the Canadian, Provincial and regional Multi Cultural Associations, also thank you to all Chilean Associations across Canada, a special thanks to all of his Canadian friends and to his co-workers from the Prince Albert Pulp and Paper Mill.

Viva Chile, Viva Canada, Venceremos!

Salud! (Cheers).

• Date : 2017-02-05