Maria Do Carmo Cabral Amaral peacefully passed away in her 93rd year. She immigrated to Canada from Sao Miguel Açores, Portugal, in April 1972.

Maria was happiest with her adopted family, her late husband Artur's 3 daughters, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who all loved their Vavó.

She cherished every moment she had with her siblings, nephews, nieces and friends. Spouse:

Artur Arnaldo Amaral (pre-deceased)

Daughters & Spouses: Eduarda (Mary) Sousa (Joe), Evelyn Czerny (pre-deceased) (Gunther), Veneranda (Vern) Mallozzi (Vince)

Grandchildren: Jason, Mark, Amanda, Tyler, Bradley, Allison, Matthew, Aaron

Great-Grandchildren: Jayden, Mia, Bella, Nathan, Noah, Liam, Valentina, Aria, Alyenna

Siblings: Jose Dutra (pre-deceased)
Conceição Dutra (pre-deceased)
Dioniso Dutra (pre-deceased)
Antonio Dutra
Gloria Lima (pre-deceased)
Herculano Dutra (pre-deceased)

Maria loved to garden and took pride in her vegetable and flower gardens.

Maria's faith wasn’t just something she practiced on Sundays; it was a part of her daily life. This helped her find strength, purpose and compassion through her devotion to her religion.

She will be greatly missed but forever in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation.