It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Henrietta D’Souza. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 22, 2026, in Mississauga at the age of 100 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. A beloved matriarch, centenarian, and cherished friend to many, she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Born on October 15, 1925, in Goa, India, Henrietta was the daughter of the late Sebastiao Crisologo and Ana Celestina (Rosalina) Nazareth. Proud of her Goan roots, she immigrated to Kampala, where she met her husband in Nairobi. At a young age, she moved with her husband and their four children to England in search of a better life. In 1967, the family immigrated to Canada, where she built a warm and welcoming home in Mississauga.
Henrietta was predeceased by her loving husband, Peter D’Souza, with whom she shared 32 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith, and community. Peter and Henrietta were founding members of the Goan Overseas Association.
Henrietta was a devoted mother to Tony (Maryanne), Joyce (Michael), Sybil (Brian), and Ruth (Salazar). She was also a proud grandmother to ten grandchildren, and great-grandmother to four who affectionately knew her as “G.G.” Henrietta was a beloved sister to Beatrice Noronha (late), Ancy Nazareth (late), Flora Sequeira (late) and is survived by her younger sister, Jane Martins. She will be fondly missed by many extended family members and friends.
Henrietta will be remembered as a shining light in the lives of those around her, a woman of grace, warmth, faith and enduring love, who truly lived a full and meaningful life.
Visitation
Turner & Porter – Peel Chapel
2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON L5B 1M8
Friday, March 27, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Funeral Mass
St. Josephine Bakhita Parish
3200 Thomas St, Mississauga, ON L5M 0V6
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Interment
St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery
2099 Dickson Road, Mississauga, ON L5B 1Y6
Saturday, March 28, 2026 (following mass)
Celebration of Life to follow
As we come together to celebrate Henrietta D’Souza’s life, we kindly ask you to RSVP sybil.andrade@outlook.com, as this will help us make the necessary arrangements for seating and refreshments.
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Turner & Porter - Peel Chapel
2180 Hurontario, Mississauga, ON, L5B 1M8
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Friday, 27 Mar 2026 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Funeral
St. Josephine Bakhita Parish
3200 Thomas Street, Mississauga, ON, L5M 0V6
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Saturday, 28 Mar 2026 11:30 AM
Burial
St. Mary's Cemetery
2098 Dickson Road, Port Credit, ON, L5B 1Y6
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