Jorgina Pereira, age 94, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter, Sally Cordeiro on August 7th 2025. She was born April 23rd 1931 in a small village on the island of Sao Miguel, Portugal. Born to Carolina and Antonio Vicente. She was predeceased by her husband Bento, her brother Edmund and her sister Ilda.

Jorgina was born and raised in Sao Miguel, Portugal where she was part of a tightly knit community, rich in tradition, love and culture.

She married Bento on January 15th 1954, they immigrated to Canada together with their two children, Sally and Lewis in November of 1969 to make a better life.

She was the heart and soul of her family — a true matriarch whose love knew no bounds. Her kindness touched everyone she met, and her warmth made each person feel valued and cared for. Guided by her deep faith, she lived a life rooted in compassion, humility, and service to others. Family was her greatest joy and highest calling; every gathering, tradition, and milestone was made brighter by her presence. She nurtured not only the bodies of her loved ones with her hospitality, but also their spirits with her wisdom, encouragement, and unwavering belief.

Her love was the thread that bound everything together, and her legacy of faith, kindness, and devotion will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to have known her.

She is survived by her children; Sally (Mario) Cordeiro, Lewis (Anna) Pereira, grandchildren; Michael (Kaylyn), Caroline (Simeon), Justin (Jenna) and Jason. Great grandchildren; Sophia, Chloe, Gabriel and Emma.

Prayers will be held at Turner and Porter at 2180 Hurontario Street on Friday August 15th from 5-9pm. Funeral mass will be held at St. Martin of Tours RC Church at 1290 McBride Avenue on Saturday August 16th at 10:30 am. Internment at Assumption Cemetery on 6933 Tomken Road.