Condolence note: David Ferreira Lima | OneFootball

It is with deep sorrow that Avaí Futebol Clube receives the news of the passing of DAVID FERREIRA LIMA, which occurred on September 24, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on March 13, 1938.

An architect and urban planner graduated from UFSC. A retired professor at UFSC. Creator and executor of the project for the Dr. Aderbal Ramos da Silva stadium (Ressacada), inaugurated on November 15, 1983.

At Avaí, he was elected in 1973 as vice president of Engineering Affairs. He was also a member of the coordinating committee for the “Novo Avaí” project in 1977, created to develop plans for Avaí’s new stadium. Later, it was David Ferreira Lima who suggested to the Kobrasol group the exchange of the land where the Adolfo Konder stadium stood (today Beiramar Shopping) for the construction of a new stadium at another location.

In 2014, he was awarded Avaí’s highest honor, the Saul Oliveira Medal. Avaí Futebol Clube extends its condolences to family and friends on behalf of the Club’s staff, the Deliberative and Fiscal councils, and the Executive Board.

MINUTE OF SILENCEIn his honor, Avaí will request that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) hold a minute of silence at the match against Ceará, at 11 a.m. on October 3, at Ressacada, in the 31st round of the 2026 Brazilian Série B Championship.

Also to be honored:

Passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on December 20, 1942.

At Avaí, he served as 1st vice president during Fernando Bastos’s second term. He was acting president in 1973, when Avaí won the Santa Catarina state championship. For many years, he was financial director of Grupo Hoepcke and director of Rádio Guarujá.VANDO CORRÊAPassed away on September 17, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on December 1, 1946. An Avaí supporter and member for many years, he was always present at matches and festive moments of the club. Father of Luciano Correa, a former director, who contributed to Avaí’s centennial history for more than two decades.

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