Celeste passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 05, 2018 in Victoria, B.C. She was born on December 16, 1957 in Kitimat, B.C.
Predeceased by her eldest son Mark in 1993. Celeste is survived by her husband Leonardo, son David, her younger brother Paul, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, loving friends, and honorary grandchildren adopted in her heart.
Celeste’s spirit, strength, compassion and goodness will be with us in our hearts eternally. Her greatest pleasure was received when spending time with her family and friends.
A heartfelt thank you for the loving care she received in recent months.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the: BC Cancer Agency, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8R 6V5 or BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, 938 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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I am so sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss.
Words cannot express the sadness and heartbreak we feel!!!
Such a huge loss in our lives!
Celeste was such a beautiful and loving person. We will miss her so much!!
We will always treasure the wonderful memories we have of her and her beautiful smile!
She will be in our hearts forever and ever!!! ❤️
Leo and David
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you both and extended family.
Celestes smile her compassion her engaging conversations. The way she loves will always be remembered. We have missed you all since your move. Want to send our most sincere hope love and strength at this difficult time.
Love and compassion from your old neighbors
Shari and Joe Pereira
My sincere condolences to the family. Rest in peace Celeste.
My deepest condolences to all of you during this very difficult time. Celeste was a beautiful person inside and out. She will always be remembered. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Sincerely, Cristina Cabral and family
Deepest sympathy to the Raposo and Dacosta family and to all of those who loved her. So saddened to hear of Celeste’s passing. May she Rest In Peace…gone much too soon.
Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Blessings to each of you. Celeste was a pleasure to have known
Our deepest condolences to Leo and David and extended family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Leo & David, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Celeste was an amazing woman who had such a big heart and the best laugh ever. She’s with the angels now and in eternal peace. She will never be forgotten. I know that I will never ever forget her ❤️
So sorry to hear this news. Louisa and family my thoughts and prayers r with all of u.