ISABEL, Maria Herminia Ferreira - Passed away peacefully on July 15, 2019 after a heroic battle with metastatic brain cancer, at the side of her soulmate and husband of 53 years, Jose (theirs was truly a love story for the ages… one that spanned over seven decades).
Beloved mother to Ofelia, Dina and Nelson.
Adored grandmother to Lucas, Nicolas, Julia, Tomas and Daniel.
Treasured aunt to dozens of nieces and nephews; and cherished by an extraordinary extended family.
Maria joins her mother, Herminia – who she devotedly cared for during her golden years (through to 96 years of age) – and her brothers, Alfredo, Gabriel and Joaquim in the afterlife.
Maria was the ultimate extrovert; always happiest surrounded by loved ones – and she had thousands of these. The front (and side) door to her house was always open, and there was nothing she enjoyed more than feeding and chatting with her guests (of all ages). She had an incredible ability of bringing people together.
A talented seamstress and world-class baker, her desire to help and bring joy to others will never be forgotten by those who knew her and will be sorely missed, as will her sense of humour and infectious laugh. Her too-soon departure leaves her family with a giant void, but they are comforted by the fact that she touched and shaped so many lives and was adored by so many.
The world is a better place for having had her in it.
The visitation will be at Cardinal Funeral Home, Bathurst Chapel, Toronto on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 3:00-5:00pm and from 6:00-9:00pm. Her funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church 130 Bathurst St. Toronto at 9:45am on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.
“It’s hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember”.
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