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Maria Avila
December 12, 1932 - December 16, 2021
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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Maria Avila announce her passing on December 16, 2021 at the age 89 years.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Elvino Ferreira Avila; infant son; father, Manuel Inacio Silva; mother, Maria De Carmo Pires; brother, Antonio Fernando Silva; sister, Georgina Jesus Machado.
Maria will be fondly remembered by her loving family; son. Jorge (Manuela); daughter, Zelia (Jose); son, Al (Tiara); son, Paul (Nicole); son, Roy (Jillian); brother, Manuel (Maria); 10 grandchildren, Jessica, Steven, Jeffrey, Jeremy, Ellissa, Megan, Jordan, Samuel, Madison, Benjamin; as well as 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews in Canada and back in the Azores.
In 1973, Maria and her husband moved the family to Canada and settled in Oliver. In 1977, they bought the family orchard where she lived until her passing. Maria travelled back to Terceira, Azores a few times to visit family and friends.
Maria’s family was her pride and joy. She raised 5 children and helped with the grandchildren. She loved family gathering and holidays. She was always very excited to see her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, baking, helping out in the orchard, flower gardens, picking vegetables from the garden, and going to Church on Sundays.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Thomas Kakkaniyil officiating. Interment will follow at the Oliver Cemetery.
Donations are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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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: Liz and Corry
Relation: We worked with Zelia and Joe and Manuela for many years
Our heartfelt condolences to Zelia and Joe, Gorge and Manuela and the whole family. May she rest in peace.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
Date & Time:
December 28, 2021
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
Christ the King Catholic Church
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Thomas Kakkaniyil officiating. Interment will follow at the Oliver Cemetery.
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
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The family has not designated a preferred charity at this time.
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