Condolences: Brasília Silva Menezes (Dona Brasília) | OneFootball

It is with sadness that Avaí Futebol Clube has received the news of the passing of Brasília Silva Menezes (Dona Brasília), on July 6, 2026, at the age of 93.Dona Brasília was the mother of columnist Cacau Menezes and three other children: Kátia, Marcelo, and Mirela. She was the widow of journalist and politician Manoel de Menezes, who passed away in 1995.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.

MOMENT OF SILENCEIn her honor, Avaí will request that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) observe 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 during the same match for:RAQUEL RIBEIRO SZPOGANICZ SCHAEFER Passed away 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.FRANCISCO XAVIER LEMOS 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)Passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 31.Born on March 27, 1995.Businessman, founder of Kbrau Caneleira.Avaí Futebol Clube supporter, member of the organized supporters’ group Mancha Azul. MURILIO DAURI CORRÊA Passed away on June 30, 2026, at the age of 61.Born on August 10, 1964.An Avaí supporter, native of the Costeira do Pirajubaé neighborhood.

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