April 26, 1965 – October 11, 2022

On October 11th, 2022 Emanuel (Manny) Coelho passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC at the age of 57 years old. Manny is survived by his loving mother and lifetime caregiver, Maria Coelho, sister and caregiver Goretty Rogers who left her long time home in Canmore, AB to assist her mother in his care and sister Filomena (Rick) Sanchez of Kamloops, brothers Walter Coelho of Kelowna and Steve (Angela) Coelho of Kamloops. He is also survived by his aunt Gabriela (Costante) Munegatto of Kamloops, nieces Rhiannon Rogers of Calgary & Lysia Ternier of Kamloops, and nephews Malcolm Rogers of Calgary, Richard Sanchez, Jordan Sanchez & Aidan Ternier of Kamloops. He will also be missed by family pets Motley, Cosmo, Astro, Sayla, Kenny, Cowboy & Rupert. He was predeceased by his loving father George Coelho who was very passionate about Manny’s well-being until his passing in 2020 and grandparents Rodrigo & Luisa Daponte and Jose & Espirito Santo Coelho.

Emanuel was born in Kamloops in 1965 but lived in 70 Mile House with his family until 1973 then moved to Kamloops to be closer to community services to help support him and the family. He resided at Tranquille Institution from 1980 to 1983 upon recommendation of community support doctors at the time. Manny loved going for walks in the Pleasant Street area of South Kamloops with his father, George, attended Aberdeen Services for day outings, loved going for car rides and could always be found chasing sunny spots to have naps in. He also had very fast hands when it came to food so his brothers and sisters always had to beware. Manny lived out his days in the care of his parents and siblings in the family home on Pleasant Street and taught us all many things about patience, unconditional love, inclusion, perseverance and compassion that were unique to knowing Manny.

The Coelho, Sanchez & Rogers families would like to express their deepest gratitude to the amazing nursing staff in Emergency and on 5 South at Royal Inland Hospital and thank Dr. Arduini, Dr. Brar, Dr. Rollheiser, Dr. Cindrich, Dr. Varma, Dr. Kelly, Dr. Prelypchan, Dr. Hamilton, Dr. DeWet, Dr. Malan, and last but definitely not least Dr. Raath for all of their care and compassion as we know that Manny is a very complex individual when it comes to health needs.

Prayers will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Kamloops on Thursday, October 20th at 5:00 pm with Funeral Mass following on Friday, October 21st at 11:00 am in the Cathedral with Father Derrick Cameron Celebrant. Interment to follow immediately after mass at Hillside Cemetery. The family invites all attending to a reception at Sacred Heart basement hall after interment.

Should friends desire make a donation to Inclusion BC (www.inclusionbc.org), please do so in lieu of flowers.

To express a message of condolence, visit Schoening Funeral Service.

• Date : 2022-10-11
• Location : Kamloops