In memoriam: Dr Cairo Bueno de Oliveira | OneFootball

It is with deep sorrow that Avaí Futebol Clube has received the news of the passing of Dr. Cairo Bueno de Oliveira, on June 18, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on September 26, 1940.A former president of Avaí (lifetime council member), he served in the role in 1990. He was also vice president during João Salum’s administration (1981), in addition to holding other administrative and property-related positions.He was the engineer responsible for the construction of the Dr. Aderbal Ramos da Silva Stadium (Ressacada), alongside architect Davi Ferreira Lima and Itamar José da Silva, construction manager for Kobrasol.

Throughout the 1980s, he was involved in improvement works and final additions to the stadium, such as the installation of the lighting system and the construction of the athletes’ lodging.

On April 27, 2025, Dr. Cairo was at Ressacada, where he was welcomed by the club’s presidency. On that occasion, he took a tour of the stadium and was moved by the evolution of Ressacada’s infrastructure.

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 SILENCE In his honor, Avaí will request that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) hold a minute of silence at next Sunday’s match (06/21), at 11 a.m., when Avaí hosts Cuiabá-MT at Ressacada in the 14th round of the 2026 Brazilian Série B Championship.

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