Passed away peacefully on June 18th, 2011 at age 81. Leaving to mourn are wife Nina (Siqueira-Vaz); sons: Ian, Glenn and Brian; daughters: Marita, Judith and Melba; sons-in-law: Herman, Haithem and Kelvin; daughters-in-law: Lois and Mary, and eleven grandchildren. Alfred was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict and served in both the Royal Canadian Air Force as well as the Navy. He was an active member of a number of volunteer organizations including the Newfoundland and Labrador Curling Association, the Royal Canadian Legion, two Masonic Temples and the Shrine Club. He is predeceased by his parents and sister. The family extends their sincere appreciation to the Staff of the Captain William Jackman Memorial Hospital in Labrador City and the Intensive Care Unit of the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s for their compassion and dedication. Visitation to take place at Penny's Funeral Home, Labrador City on Wednesday, June 22 and funeral service will take place at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Labrador City on Thursday, June 23rd at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Labrador West Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion's Hospital Telethon.