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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.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting: www.nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Gail Barriskill
Relation: Friend
John and family, our hearts go out to all of you at this very difficult time. We are saddened to hear of Maria’s passing, it was always a pleasure to spend time with you both.
From: Tony and Susan Moreira
Relation: Friend
Our deepest condolences to you, John and your whole family. Still in shock for the loss of Maria. A true friend. RIP Maria, you will be missed.
From: Fatima Pires Mammoliti
Relation: Through Frank and Irene
Our sincere condolences to John and his family. May god give you the strength to go through this great loss and may Maria rest in the peace of the Lord.
From: Sam Hauck
My heartfelt condolences to all family and friends. Maria was a warm, friendly, and kind woman.
From: Armando and Annelies Ferreira
Relation: Friend
Our heartfelt condolences to John, all the family and friends. Sending you love and wishes for strength.
Armando and Annelies
From: Ron Nordin
Relation: Brought wine tours into their winery for the last 7 years
My thoughts are with the family at this time. Maria will always be remembered by her beautiful smile when ever I brought my tours into the winery.
From: Nuno, Sara, and Angelina Gordo
Relation: Cousins
Dear John and family,
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Maria’s passing. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Sincerely,
Nuno, Sara and Angelina Gordo 🙏❤️🙏
From: Leslie D'Andrea
Relation: Friend and Winery colleague
John, we are so sad to hear of the loss of your Maria. Our hearts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Jim and Leslie D’Andrea
From: Dianne Wiebe
Relation: Friend of Carmen
I am so terribly sorry for this huge loss,to your family!!My heart is with you,as you honor her life today.
From: Louisa Carvalho
We are so very sorry to hear of Maria’s passing. We send you our heart felt condolences and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Joe and Louisa Carvalho and Family.
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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