MEP Miguel Portas, founder of the Left Bloc, dies in Antwerp
- Written by Paul Rees
MEP and founder of the Left Bloc, Miguel Portas, died on Tuesday April 24th in Antwerp, the victim of prolonged illness.
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Group Captain Billy Drake (1917-2011)
- Written by Paul Rees
Distinguished RAF pilot, Algarve bar owner and for 20 years a Portugal resident was born 20th December 1917 and died 28th August 2011, aged 93.
Tribute to Mike Johnson
- Written by Unknown
Mike Johnson, popular presenter of Play Back on Kiss FM from 1986, mainstay of Solar FM, Albufeira restaurant owner and Jazz Pianist came to the Algarve in the 1960s. After an on-air heart attack Mike returned to the UK in 1994 and was residing in Plymouth where he continued to entertain audiences.
Ralph Douglas Broad (1927-2010)
- Written by Unknown
On Friday September 17th a much loved and respected gentlemen, Ralph Douglas Broad passed away peacefully in Lagos after a long illness that he had endeavoured to conquer by maintaining a full and active life.
David Green July 1917 – August 2010
- Written by Len Port
David Green, who has died at the age of 93, was among the first expatriates involved in establishing the Algarve as an international tourist destination. His main contribution was as director of golf at the new development of Vilamoura, which went on to become the largest private leisure resort in Portugal and one of the best-known golfing venues in the whole of Europe.
Donald Frank Rees 1918-2010
- Written by Len Port
Donald Rees OBE, who has died in the Algarve at the age of 91, was a much-acclaimed engineer and businessman. Ironically, many of his innovative engineering achievements remained hidden. Not so his devotion to his family, which throughout his career was always paramount.
