elevated OCg8V January 9, 1954 – July 19, 2024  

elevated OCg8V Visitation 
Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 11:00 – 1:00 pm
Assumption Funeral Home Chapel 
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4

elevated OCg8V Funeral Service
Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Assumption Funeral Home Chapel 
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4

elevated OCg8V Burial
Assumption Catholic Cemetery 
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4

elevated OCg8V Therese “Tessie” Calleja, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on July 19, 2024, at the age of 70, surrounded by her loving children in Toronto, Canada.

elevated OCg8V Born Therese Portelli on January 9, 1954, in Birkirkara, Malta, Therese moved to Toronto with her husband Paul Calleja after their marriage in Malta on August 30, 1970. They built a beautiful life together and shared 50 years of marriage until Paul’s passing on February 16, 2021.

elevated OCg8V Therese was a woman of remarkable strength, known for her enormous heart, wonderful sense of humor, and unwavering bravery. Her children, Michelle Calleja and Jason Calleja with his wife Jacqueline, along with her grandchildren Audrey and Anthony, meant the world to her. She embraced her role as “Nanna” with joy and delighted in every moment spent with her family.

elevated OCg8V Therese’s vivacious personality and infectious laughter made her a cherished friend to many. She had a passion for games with friends and dancing, bringing laughter and joy wherever she went. Her generous spirit and loyalty endeared her to all who knew her, making her a pillar of love and support in her community.

elevated OCg8V Therese leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be remembered by her family, including her siblings, extended family members, and countless friends. Her presence in their lives was a gift, and her memory will continue to inspire and uplift those who were fortunate enough to know her.

elevated OCg8V In the words of an unknown author, “The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you shall never pass away.” Therese Calleja will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all whose lives she touched.