Fought a courageous battle before passing away peacefully on September 9, 2009 with her devoted husband and children by her side.
Maria was predeceased by her son Anibal, daughter Natalia; sisters
Irene, Gloria and Hilda. Survived by her husband of 56 years, Gervasio; son, Luis (Filomena) and their children Serena and Adrian; daughter, Helena (Blair) Watling and their sons Nicholas and Spencer; son, Bob (Caroline) and their daughters, Lauren, Eden and Ellie; sister, Noemia (Edward) Ribeiro and their children. Maria was born in San Miguel, Acores on June 24, 1928 and immigrated to Victoria in 1969 where she devoted her time to her community, her religion and her family. We will miss her patience, humour, wise words and unrelenting love.
“Adeus o nosso amor.”
Prayers to be held 6pm, Sunday, September 13th at Our Lady of Fatima
Church, 4635 Elk Lake Drive. Funeral at 11am, Monday, September 14th at Our Lady of Fatima with a burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or Mount St. Mary Hospital where she spent her last three years being cared for by wonderful staff.
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Mr and Mrs Robert Peterson
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Mimi Cimon Hello Helena,
I was very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing and am thinking of you. I would like to extend my condolences to your family, and trust that eveyone will take good care each other during this difficult time.
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Tony, Maria, Jenna and Isaiah Ferreira Our most sincere condolences. May thoughts and cherished memories bring you peace and comfort at this most difficult time.
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Kristina & Ricardo de Melo & Family Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your entire family during this very difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace. Cherish the wonderful memories you have of her. She was a wonderful lady!
Love,
Ricardo, Kristina, Mateo and Aryana de Melo
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Grace , Norman and Christopher McCrimmon To senhor Gervasio and family , our hearts are with you at this time of sorrow. Sorry for your loss of our Prima Maria de Lurdes.
From Grace (Filha da Maria da Sofia)
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Maria da Conceicao and William Taylor We are so sorry for your loss of Prima Maria de Lurdes.
To senhor Gervasio and family may God help you through
this time.
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Megan Knowlton My deepest sympathies to the Sousa family and all those close to Mrs Sousa… such a sad time for everyone. She battled long and hard and deserves pure peace and all the love I’m sure everyone is feeling.
To Bob Sousa and family, Our deepest condolences our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.