Furtado, Wallace F. 1941-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
On May 10, 1975, Wallace married Dona Denise Young. They recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.
Wallace loved sports. He played baseball in his younger years, then coached men's basketball while in the military, and later coached high school girls basketball in Massachusetts.
Wallace and Dona moved to St. Joseph in 2005 to be closer to family. They attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
He was an outgoing man with very high standards, but more importantly, a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Brenda Jones.
Survivors include his wife, Dona; son, Michael (Kelly); grandchildren, Jalen, Maya, and Case Furtado; nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends.
Farewell Services 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service.
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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