Condolence note: Raquel Ribeiro Szpoganicz Schaefer | OneFootball

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It is with deep sorrow that Avaí Futebol Clube received the news of the passing of Raquel Ribeiro Szpoganicz Schaefer, on July 4, 2026, at the age of 60.A successful businesswoman, alongside her husband, Márcio Luz Schaefer, she founded the Schaefer Yachts shipyard 34 years ago, helping transform it into one of the largest yacht manufacturers in Latin America.Avaí Futebol Clube extends its condolences to her family and friends on behalf of the Club’s staff, the Deliberative and Fiscal Councils, and the Executive Board.

MINUTE OF SILENCEIn her honor, Avaí will ask the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to hold a minute of silence at the next match at Ressacada, against Náutico-PE, on July 12, in the 17th round of the 2026 Brazilian Série B Championship.

A tribute will also be held at the same match for:FRANCISCO XAVIER LEMOS He passed away on July 2, 2026.An engineer by training, he was the owner of Santa Rita Materiais Elétricos. Former president of CDL Florianópolis from 1995 to 1996. An Avaí supporter. For many years, he contributed to the modernization of Ressacada Stadium.JEAN CABRAL (KBRAU CANELEIRA)He passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 31.He was born on March 27, 1995.A businessman, founder of Kbrau Caneleira.A supporter of Avaí Futebol Clube, member of the organized supporters’ group Mancha Azul. MURILIO DAURI CORRÊA He passed away on June 30, 2026, at the age of 61.He was born on August 10, 1964.An Avaí supporter, native of the Costeira do Pirajubaé neighborhood.

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