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Maria Ferreira
March 10, 1955 - December 19, 2019
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On Thursday Dec 19, 2019, Maria Alice Craveiro Tomé Ferreira, of Oliver, BC, suddenly passed away at Penticton Regional Hospital at the age 64 years. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of her passing.
Maria Alice is survived by her husband John Alentejano Ferreira, daughters: Christina Tomé Ferreira and Nicole Tomé Ferreira, son Michael Jonathan Tomé Ferreira and grand-daughter Maya Ferreira Evangelou. As well, sisters: Carmen Tomé and Elizabeth Tomé Vokey. Father-in-law Antonio Braz Ferreira, Mother-in-law Elvira Gomes Alentejano Ferreira, Sisters-in-law: Irene Pavao and Delphina Ferreira and brothers-in-law Nelson Vokey, Frank Pavao, and Wayne Belleville, seven nieces and nephews and four great nieces.
Maria Alice was predeceased by her loving parents Antonio and Anita Tomé.
Maria Alice was born in Fundao Portugal and immigrated to Canada in July 1964 with her family. As a teen, she helped her parents in the orchard and worked at Collins Department Store.
Maria Alice attended school in Oliver, graduating from Southern Okanagan Secondary School in 1974. She married her husband, John Ferreira, on April 13, 1974.
At age 19, she started working at Oliver Credit Union and spent nearly 40 years with Interior Savings Credit Union.
Maria Alice had great business sense; she and her husband owned and operated an orchard and packing house for more than 20 years. In the last 20 years, they transformed their property from orchard trees to the vineyard and winery as we know it: Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery.
In addition to running the business, she was on the board of directors for the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association, and was a member of the Oliver Chamber of Commerce.
She loved travelling, attending winery events, and socializing with family and friends. In years past, she enjoyed hobbies such as macramé, ceramics and sewing.
Maria Alice was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and friend to many. She will be truly missed by all.
Family and friends are invited to attend Friday, December 27, at 6:00 pm for prayers and Saturday, December 28, at 11:00 am for the funeral mass. Both will be held at Christ The King Church in Oliver. Interment and committal will follow at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery with a reception after the committal at Christ The King Church Hall.
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Arthur & Lurdes Mateus
Relation: Friends
Sorry for your loss .God help all family to get through these sadness times Our condolences to all family .
From: Sara Branco
Relation: Cousin
The entire Branco family send you our deepest condolences and all our thoughts in this sad moment. May all the memories and joyful moments She shared With you keep your spirits high and help you grieving such loss. Sending you love from Portugal
From: Maureen Glover
Relation: Met Maria through Bob & Debi Sexsmith
I have such fond memories of lovely Maria when I visited the winery & dinners with the Bob & Debi Sexsmith. My sincerest condolences to the family. She was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by so many.
From: John & Irene Marcelino & Family
Relation: cousin
It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to our cousin Maria Alice. We’re still in shock. Our condolences to the whole family.
From: Sandra Smith
Relation: Friend of Irene
Thinking of you John and family – such a heartbreaking loss.
From: Monica Leggett
Relation: friend
My family was blessed to know Maria through her many years at Interior. She was a warm loving considerate lady and I enjoyed visiting her a few times a year at the winery. We will miss her warm smile so much
From: Ana Hext
Relation: Friend
I’m so saddened to hear of Maria’s passing , John , Christina , Nicole , Michael and all her family members, there are no words to lessen your pain at this time . I send prayers , love & hugs , to you all. My heartfelt condolences to you all !
From: Margaret Harkness
Relation: Friend
This is definitely a loss for everyone. Maria will be greatly missed by all and my deepest condolences to all her family.
From: Lin Martinson
Relation: I know her husband through work.
John, my deepest condolences to you and family over your loss.
Service Schedule
Prayers
Date & Time:
December 27, 2019
Beginning at 6:00pm
Location:
Christ the King Catholic Church
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Family and friends are invited to attend Friday, December 27, at 6:00 pm for prayers and Saturday, December 28, at 11:00 am for the funeral mass. Both will be held at Christ The King Church in Oliver. Interment and committal will follow at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery with a reception after the committal at Christ The King Church Hall.
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Funeral Mass
Date & Time:
December 28, 2019
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
Christ the King Catholic Church
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Family and friends are invited to attend Friday, December 27, at 6:00 pm for prayers and Saturday, December 28, at 11:00 am for the funeral mass. Both will be held at Christ The King Church in Oliver. Interment and committal will follow at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery with a reception after the committal at Christ The King Church Hall.
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
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