Ianthe D’Souza
September 9, 1961 – December 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved, Ianthe D’Souza, who passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2024. She spent her last two weeks of life in the care of Brampton Civic Hospital, surrounded by the love and support of her family.
Ianthe was born on September 9, 1961, in Ernakulam Cochin, India. She grew up in a close-knit family, sharing a special bond with her siblings. With her father’s encouragement, Ianthe earned her Master’s in English Literature and continued on to complete her Bachelor of Education. She taught in India for five years before immigrating to Canada to build a wonderful life alongside her husband.
Ianthe had a fulfilling career as a high school English teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, where she taught for 30 years. Known for her kindness and thoughtfulness, Ianthe built strong relationships with her colleagues, many of whom became lifelong friends. In the classroom, she made it a priority to truly get to know each of her students, approaching every interaction with compassion as if they were her own children.
After retiring, Ianthe dedicated her time to the Guardian Angels Parish, where she became an active member of the Rosary Apostolate and the Sacramental Preparation team. Her unwavering faith brought her strength and solace until the very end.
Ianthe will forever be dearly missed by her husband, Eugene; her daughter, Zephra; and her son, Zoel, and his fiancée, Nicole. She is survived by her devoted mother, Beryl; her siblings Stephen (Angela), Ashley (Molly), and Valerie, and their families. She is now reunited with her father, Percival, in heaven, finding eternal peace by his side.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Assumption Funeral Home, 6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario. The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 10:00 am at Guardian Angels Parish, 10630 Creditview Rd, Brampton, Ontario. Burial will follow at Assumption Funeral Home. A reception will be held at Autaq Banquet Hall, 5835 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memories and notes of condolence be shared. The Funeral Mass livestream link is available at: Watch the Livestream.
