Thursday, April 5, 2018
I was in total shock when I heard of Hugo's passing. I met Hugo back in High School when I had dated his sister Liz for some time. I spent a good bit of time in the Nicolau home, as many of us kids did. I always enjoyed spending time there with Liz, Hugo, Gilbert, Diane and their parents. They always welcomed me with open arms and I loved Mr. Nicolau's bird breeding and bonsai trees as well as all of us playing in the yard while trying to help Liz and her cheerleading friends with their routines and trying to toss them all in the air. Although there was a slight language barrier between their mom and I, I could speak to Mrs. Nicolau in Spanish and she could understand me, but I could not understand Portuguese but Liz would translate. I always enjoyed times with the entire Nicolau family throughout the years and my heart goes out to them all. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family along with all of our mutual friends as well as his extended family.