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Helena De Frietas Loura
May 1, 1931 - December 26, 2025
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On Friday, December 26th, 2025, Helena De Frietas Loura passed away suddenly at the age of 94. She is predeceased by her husband, John Loura.
Helena is survived by her sons, John (Laura) and David Loura; daughter Margareta Tavares; grandchildren Kelsey, Evan, Tyler, Cody (Katrina), Jessy, Kegan (Jordan), Amanda (Troy), and Blake (Shaylyn); and great-grandchildren Charleigh, Theo, Maisie, and Lynden.
Helena worked for 15 years at the Monashee Co-Op. She enjoyed travelling with her husband and over the years visited California, Hawaii, Reno, Vegas, Portugal, Ontario and Boston. She was a volunteer with the Catholic Women’s League and a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Osoyoos.
She loved to spend time with her grandchildren, garden and bake bread and cookies.
Prayers for Helena will be held at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7th, at St. Anne Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Helena’s honour to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Desert Valley Hospice Society.
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd.
The Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Cindy Kennedy
Relation: Friend
My sincerest sympathies to your family. Helena was a beloved member of our CWL council. Will miss her scrumptious homemade bread that she’d bring to share with us after Friday Devotions. Will always remember her loving and quiet way. May she rest in peace in the arms of Our Lord.
From: Susan Moreira
Relation: Friend
You will be missed Mrs. Loura. Condolences to the families. Remember the good times with your mom and grandma. RIP ❤️🌹🌷🌻
From: Josephine Cabral
Hello to Tia Helena Loura family.
I am sending my condolences to you all. I remember Tia Helena as a very sweet and kind person. I got to spend time with her and uncle Joao in Maia, Azores and had a nice memorable time.
May she rest in peace.
Love, Josefina
From: Brenda, Brian, Trevor & Stella Dorosz
Relation: Friend
Mrs.Loura will be missed by many , she was always such a quiet wonderful neighbor , bringing us delicious bread often!
Our sincere condolences to Margaret, John, Dave and families
Rest in Peace ❤️
From: Judy Dallas
Relation: Have known Laura for a number of years, most recently working on ESS with her.
My sincerest condolences to the family on the loss of a valued family member. May you have many cherished memories to fondly remember.
From: Jean Leandres
Relation: Niece
Our deepest condolences to John, Margaret, David and your families. Tia Helena was such a wonderful Tia who was always so kind and caring. I will always cherish my last visit with her last January. May she rest in peace.
From: Ana Melo
Relation: Goddaughter
Sending love, hugs and my condolences to all of you. Madrinha was very special , always so soft spoken and caring. Love you.
Service Schedule
Prayers
Date & Time:
January 7, 2026
Beginning at 10:30am
Location:
St. Anne Catholic Church
7610 87th street
Osoyoos, BC Canada v0h1v0
Prayers for Helena will be held prior to Mass at 10:30 am on Wednesday, January 7th, 2025.
7610 87th street
Osoyoos, BC Canada v0h1v0
Funeral Mass
Date & Time:
January 7, 2026
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
St. Anne Catholic Church
7610 87th street
Osoyoos, BC Canada V0H1V0
A Funeral Mass will be held for Helena at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 7th, at St. Anne Catholic Church.
7610 87th street
Osoyoos, BC Canada V0H1V0
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