Emilia D’Souza
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elevated czrrr It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Emilia D’Souza. Emilia, educator, and nurse passed away surrounded by loved ones in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on May 31st, 2022. This petite but mighty lady of quiet determination is now at rest in the hands of our Lord.
elevated czrrr Emilia was born in Navelim, Goa, India to Camillo Lawrence and Rosalina Manuelina Fernandes and had two sisters Gracie (Lucas) Pereira and Felecidade (Tony) Pereira. In 1944 she became the first person in her family to obtain a higher education certificate by completing her nursing diploma and she started her career in Bombay, India. She married Lawrence, the love of her life, raised her family, and in 1955 relocated from Bombay to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa, where she tutored students after school.
elevated czrrr Upon moving to Toronto, Canada in 1974, she proudly embarked upon her over 25 years of service as a nurse aide at Extendicare. She dedicated the rest of her time to her family and friends, cooking wonderful meals, spending hours in her beautiful garden, managing her home and finances and demonstrating great spiritual devotion.
elevated czrrr Emilia leaves behind her children Cellie (Tony) Gonsalves and Leo (Irene) D’Souza; daughters-in-law Olive (late Cassiano) D’Souza and Sarah (late Joe) D’Souza; grandchildren Mark (Ayesha), Charmaine (Wendell), Melissa, Andrea, Adam (Lucy), Alyssa, Eric, Lionel, and Shawn (Haruka); and great- grandchildren Darien, Sabrina, Tristan, and Claudia. She now returns to her Heavenly home to reunite with her parents, sisters, loving husband Lawrence (2008), and two sons, Cassiano (2016) and Joe (2019).
elevated czrrr A celebration of Emilia’s life will take place at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church (5650 Mavis Rd. Mississauga, ON L5V 2N6) on Tuesday June 7th at 11:00am, followed by interment at Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery (6933 Tomken Rd. Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4). The family requests that only those vaccinated against Covid-19 attend the funeral mass, and that all attendees wear masks for the duration of the funeral services.
elevated czrrr Those who wish to express sympathy are asked to consider donating to St. Anthony of Padua Mission Aid, a charity that Emilia supported throughout her life: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/st-anthony-of-padua-mission-aid/
elevated czrrr To view a livestream of the Funeral Mass on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 11:00 am ET, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://cdn.boltwave.com/st_fx_mississauga_on_ca__iframe_enlarged.html
elevated czrrr For further information, including photographs, and a tribute wall please visit: http://www.gatheringus.com/memorial/emilia-d-souza/9235
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Dear Cellie and Tony and the whole family,
Our condolences on your mother’s passing.
We hope that the memories of her in your lives will ease the sadness. Please know that we are praying for her to rest in peace.
Bernadette and Dale; Frances; Emilia and Bon and our children.
Dear cellie and Tony and family
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the sad loss of your dear mother . May her soul RIP.
God bless
Dede
Dear Dede,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie & Tony
Dear Bernadette and Dale; Frances; Emilia and Bon and children,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie
Dear Cellie, Tony and family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother.
Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow
Comfort in the midst of pain.
May the beautiful memories you share with her help you all through this difficult time.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Stay strong, keep the faith, God’s blessings.🙏
Dear Myra,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie
Dear Cellie, Tony and family.
We are very sorry for your loss. May your mother’s soul rest in peace. We pray that the beautiful memories you shared, help you all through this difficult time.
Dear Mark & Hilda,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie & Tony
Dear Cellie, Tony and family
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother. I used to meet her briefly at functions and she always had the sweetest smile and the kindest of words for me. What a lovely lady who will be remembered fondly. Love and hugs from Kevin, Lisette, mum (Clare) and all our family
Dear Kevin, Lisette, Clare and family,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie & Tony
Please accept our sympathies on the passing on of your Mum, Cellie.
May her many memories help ease your sorrow at this time and May She Rest in Peace
Francis & Vicki
Calgary, AB
Dear Francis & Vicki,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie
Leo and all the family. May the soul of your beloved mother rest in peace in the arms of the Good Lord. Amen.
Dear Lulu,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie (Leo’s sister)
We were saddened to learn of the passing of your dear mum. We will remember her, and you all, in our prayers. Lazarina & Walter, William, Wendy & Albert.
Dear Lazarina & Walter, William, Wendy & Albert,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie
Dear Cellie, Tony and family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom, Emilia RIP.
May God grant you the courage and strength during this difficult time.
May Emilia’s soul Rest in Peace.
With prayers and God bless,
Vera Abreu
Dear Vera,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie & Tony
Dear Cellie & Tony
We were saddened to learn of the passing of your dear Mom,
our good friend, Emilia. We have fond memories of our friendship and will always remember her fondly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and wish you comfort and
strength during this difficult time. God Bless.
Helen & Rocky
Dear Cellie & Tony
We were saddened to learn of the passing of your dear Mom, our good friend, Emilia. We have fond memories of our friendship and will always remember her fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and wish you comfort and strength during difficult time.
God Bless.
Helen & Rocky
Dear Helen & Rocky,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie & Tony
Dear Olivia, Andrea and Melissa:
Wishing you warm
memories of your dear mother & grandmother. May Emilia’s soul Rest In Peace
Dear Veronica,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie for Olivia, Andrea & Melissa
Dear Cellie, Tony, Leo, Irene, Olivia, Sarah and all the family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your mom and wish to offer our deepest heartfelt condolences. She was such a lovely person, kind and considerate, always concerned for family and had that beautiful smile whenever we met. We know that she is now in eternal rest and peace with the Lord, and in the company of Mother Mary, who she always prayed to, and is now joined with her husband and two sons, Cassie and Joe, whose departures were heartbreaking too.
May the Good Lord comfort all of you at this time, give you the courage and strength to bear her loss and cope with this huge void in your lives.
In deep sympathy,
Edna and Al.
Dear Al & Edna,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie Tony, Leo, Irene, Olivia, Sarah and family
Dear Leo, Irene,Cellie,Tony,Olivia,Sarah & all the family:
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our former neighbour Emilia, may her soul rest in peace.
She was blessed to have the daily love and care from her beloved son Leo. Hope the memories she has left behind will comfort you all and keep her always close to you.
God Bless
Dear Sally & Xavier Moraes,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie, Tony, Leo, Irene, Olivia, Sarah and family
Dear Cellie,Tony and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the sad demise of your mother. May her soul rest on eternal peace. 🙏
Osmond and Gloria Remedios
Dear Osmond and Gloria,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie, Tony and family
Dear Sally,Tony,Leo and family,
My deepest sympathies to you and family. Aunty Emilia was a very kind hearted person always good to me we shared Gardening tips with each other may her soul rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this difficult time.
Blessings
Dear Sandra,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie, Tony, Leo & family
Dear Cellie, Tony and family. So sorry to hear of your Mothers death. Our condolences to you all and May her Soul Rest in Peace
Dear Blanche, Fiona and Jason,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie, Tony and family
Dear Cellie, Tony, Leo, Irene, Olivia, Sarah and all the family, Please accept our deepest sympathies. We will cherish the fond memories of your beloved Mum who always kept in touch with us, especially during our birthdays. We spoke to her on her birthday last September and she remembered Reg and his travels to Montreal. May Aunty’s Soul rest in Eternal Peace surrounded by her loved ones. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family 🙏
Dear Blanche, Fiona and Jason,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie, Tony and family
Dear Rina and Reg,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie, Tony, Leo, Irene, Olivia, Sarah and family
Dear Cellie , Tony and Family we are sorry to hear of your Mum’s death – and can only pray that she now rests in peace with her beloved husband and sons who must be awaiting her arrival in heaven
with open arms.
Dear Edith and Celi,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie & Tony
Our hearts and prayers go out to Cellie, Tony, Leo and Irene. May fond memories of your Mum bring you comfort.
I remember your Mum as a cheerful lady who had a ready smile and a great recollection of life events and of when our families were neighbours. May God grant her eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the pain.
Dear Teresa & Leslie,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie, Tony, Leo & Irene
Our deepest sympathies to the D’Souza family, I remember Aunty seeing her for the Navelim feast with the family.
She always had that smile on her and would love to chat. She will be sadly missed by all the navelim people. RIP Emilia D’Souza.
May God give strength and courage to the family
Dear Chris & Flora,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie
Dear Cellie, Tony, Mark, Charmaine, Leo, Irene, Olivia, Sarah & your respective families,
Our heartfelt condolences on your Mum’s demise.
I have good memories of your mum, Aunty Emilia & dad, Uncle Lawrence during our early school days in Dar es Salaam. They were wonderful & kindhearted folks who worked hard to give their 4 children a good education & upbringing. Your mum opted to stay Home rather than work as a Nurse, to be with her children. She often gave us good advice & I will cherish her memories. I always admired her independent living & ability to cook & fend for herself in her retirement apartment until recently.
I can only imagine how hard it must have been for her to outlive her 2 sons, Casey & Joe. I admire Cellie for coping with so much after losing her siblings who she lovingly
cared for when they were growing up as she was the eldest of her 3 brothers.
Rest In Peace Aunty Amelia as you join Uncle Lawrence, Casey, Joe & your other relatives; I know you will all be watching over Cellie, Tony, Leo, Irene & all your grand & great-grand-children from your Heavenly Home.
Prayers & God Bless,
Lucy Goveas (nee Gonsalves) Ottawa,
& family
Dear Chris & Flora,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie
Dear Lucy,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie. Tony, Leo, Irene, Mark, Charmaine, Olivia and Sarah
Dearest Cellie, Tony, Leo, Irene, and all other family members,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved mother, Emilia. Losing a mother is a truly deep sorrow. May her kindness and wisdom, shared memories, and smiling face surround all of you always, bringing you peace and comfort in the days ahead, and joy in your hearts again, in fond remembrance of her. And may she rest in heaven’s glory.
With love,
Rossana Lamas-Churchill, Trevor Lamas
Dear Rosanna & Trevor,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie, Tony, Leo, Irene and family
Dearest Gonsalves family,
I just heard the terrible news from my mom.
I hope that in time things will gradually get brighter.
Dwayne
Dear Dwayne,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Gonsalves Family
Dear Cellie and Tony,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Jansi & Stephen,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie & Tony
You can now rest and watch over your family and friends, guiding us thru our days. You’r one of those people we all know as a good person and admire for it. Thank you.
Dear Bill,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie for Sarah
Dear Cellie,Tony and family
Your beloved has left for her eternal abode. In faith, we believe she has gone to her eternal rest. However, being human, her physical absence is hard to bear. We pray for grace for you all to endure this pain. OUr heartfelt sympathies. May her soul R.I.P
Dear Santan & Omega,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie & Tony
Dear Cellie, Tony and family. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May the memories you share bring you comfort at this time. Our thoughts are with you.
Dear Ida & Xavier,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie, Tony and family
Dear Cellie,Tony and all the extended families,
Our heartfelt condolences to each one of you.
Emilia was a lovely person.Soul R.I.P Amen 🙏
She is in heaven with her beloved husband Lawrence and sons
Cassie and Joe, May eternal rest grant unto to them O Lord and let his Perpetual light shine on them.Amen
Dear Tony & Tina,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie, Tony and family
Dear Ida & Xavier,
Thanks so much for the kind words and message of condolence on the Catholic cemeteries’ website, and for your thoughts and prayers.
You are right it’s tough and our hearts feel so broken over the passing of our darling Mum and reading the warm messages from our dear friends has brought comfort.
It helps knowing that Mum, Dad, my brothers Cassy and Joe are together in Heaven, and that we will all be together again one day.
Love and God Bless,
Cellie, Tony and family