Authorities and the local funeral home have confirmed the arrangements for the funeral and burial of Valdir Kohler, a 73-year-old resident of Brusque. Kohler, who had been reported missing on the morning of 1 January, was found deceased on Saturday. The family has arranged a public viewing and a burial service at the Capela Mortuária in the Dom Joaquim neighbourhood.
Valdir Kohler funeral Brazil arrangements
The Central Funerária de Brusque announced the times for the service. The wake will be held at the Capela Mortuária in Dom Joaquim, and the burial is scheduled for Sunday at 08:30 at the same location. Family members and friends are expected to gather to offer their final respects and to support one another during the ceremony.
Kohler was reported missing on 1 January. After an intensive search and concern from relatives, his body was located on Saturday. Officials have not disclosed any further details about the circumstances surrounding his death, and the family has asked for privacy as they make their final preparations.
Those close to Kohler remembered him as a devoted husband and a father. He leaves behind a spouse, three children — one remembered in memorial — and five grandchildren. Extended family and a wide circle of friends in Brusque are among those mourning his passing.
The Capela Mortuária in Dom Joaquim will serve as the focal point for the community’s farewell. The chapel is accustomed to holding services for local families and will be open to those wishing to pay their respects. The funeral home confirmed that the wake will take place on Saturday evening, followed by the burial service on Sunday morning at 08:30.
Local residents and neighbours expressed their condolences on social media and in person, noting Kohler’s longstanding ties to the community. For many, the coming days will be a time to share memories, offer support to the grieving family and to reflect on his life.
The family has requested that tributes be made in accordance with their wishes, and they have asked for privacy as they grieve. Those planning to attend the services are advised to arrive early to allow for seating and to follow any guidelines set by the funeral home and chapel.
Further information about the service was provided by the Central Funerária de Brusque. Anyone seeking additional details should contact the funeral home directly. The community of Dom Joaquim and the wider Brusque area will come together this weekend to say goodbye to a long-time resident and to support his surviving relatives.
Key Takeaways:
- Valdir Kohler, 73, who was reported missing on 1 January, was found deceased on Saturday.
- The funeral will take place at the Capela Mortuária in the Dom Joaquim neighbourhood, with burial on Sunday at 08:30.
- He is survived by his spouse, two living children and five grandchildren; the family is preparing for the farewell.
