In Celebration of
Sydney Pereira
September 11, 1921 - August 4, 2024
Passed away peacefully at his residence on Aug 4th 2024 just shy of his 103rd birthday. Son of the late Dr. A. X Pereira (MD, OBE) and Jane Pereira.
Beloved husband of the late Belina Pereira who he loved dearly and would not be the person he was without her selfless love, devotion and spiritual guidance. Adored father of Marilyn D’Silva (late Maurice), Elaine Fernandes (Dana), Jeffery (Sheila), Ashley (Janina) and Kathy Ribeiro (Allan).
Proud Papa of Justin (Amanda) and Jacqueline (Adam); Daniel (Christine) and David; Michelle, Matthew and Melissa; Michael (Emily) and Andrew; Jason (Natalie) and Derek. Great Grandfather of Lucas, Nicholas, Matteo, Lorenzo, Hudson and James.
Brother of the late Allen Pereira.
Cherished Uncle of Clive (Luzia), Neil, Ramila (late Damodar), Roy, Sandra (Oscar) and Grand Uncle to his nieces and nephews.
He will be missed by David (Gillian), Jennifer, Ali and his devoted caregivers - Cristina Cervantes (Since 2008) and Janice Sales.
Special thanks to his dedicated Physician Dr. Christopher Chiang.
A distinguished Portuguese Diplomat retiring in Toronto (1972-1991) and a private sector executive and a high ranking civil service career in Karachi (1943-1972).
Auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary.
President of the Presidium of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Graces at Sts Martha and Mary Parish Church.
President of the Karachi Goan Association and Chairman and of the Board of Directors of Union Press.
He penned 6 books for his family and many of his thoughts were on life, prayer, faith, love, understanding, family, sacrament of confirmation and unity.
Sydney was a devoted catholic and his strong faith in Our Lady shone brightly and many of his pilgrimages to Our Lady’s Shrine in Fatima, Portugal including his daily rosary fueled his faith through to his very end and he now rests in peace with his beloved Belina.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Society of Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society.
Friends may visit Turner and Porter “Peel” Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. Mississauga (Hwy. 10, N. of QEW) on Sunday Aug 11th between 2-5pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday Aug 12th at 11:00am at St. Patrick’s Church Mississauga 921 Flagship Drive Mississauga, Interment Assumption Cemetery.
Beloved husband of the late Belina Pereira who he loved dearly and would not be the person he was without her selfless love, devotion and spiritual guidance. Adored father of Marilyn D’Silva (late Maurice), Elaine Fernandes (Dana), Jeffery (Sheila), Ashley (Janina) and Kathy Ribeiro (Allan).
Proud Papa of Justin (Amanda) and Jacqueline (Adam); Daniel (Christine) and David; Michelle, Matthew and Melissa; Michael (Emily) and Andrew; Jason (Natalie) and Derek. Great Grandfather of Lucas, Nicholas, Matteo, Lorenzo, Hudson and James.
Brother of the late Allen Pereira.
Cherished Uncle of Clive (Luzia), Neil, Ramila (late Damodar), Roy, Sandra (Oscar) and Grand Uncle to his nieces and nephews.
He will be missed by David (Gillian), Jennifer, Ali and his devoted caregivers - Cristina Cervantes (Since 2008) and Janice Sales.
Special thanks to his dedicated Physician Dr. Christopher Chiang.
A distinguished Portuguese Diplomat retiring in Toronto (1972-1991) and a private sector executive and a high ranking civil service career in Karachi (1943-1972).
Auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary.
President of the Presidium of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Graces at Sts Martha and Mary Parish Church.
President of the Karachi Goan Association and Chairman and of the Board of Directors of Union Press.
He penned 6 books for his family and many of his thoughts were on life, prayer, faith, love, understanding, family, sacrament of confirmation and unity.
Sydney was a devoted catholic and his strong faith in Our Lady shone brightly and many of his pilgrimages to Our Lady’s Shrine in Fatima, Portugal including his daily rosary fueled his faith through to his very end and he now rests in peace with his beloved Belina.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Society of Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society.
Friends may visit Turner and Porter “Peel” Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. Mississauga (Hwy. 10, N. of QEW) on Sunday Aug 11th between 2-5pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday Aug 12th at 11:00am at St. Patrick’s Church Mississauga 921 Flagship Drive Mississauga, Interment Assumption Cemetery.
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Turner & Porter - Peel Chapel
2180 Hurontario, Mississauga, ON, L5B 1M8
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Sunday, 11 Aug 2024 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mass
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
921 Flagship Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4Y 2J6
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Monday, 12 Aug 2024 11:00 AM
Interment
Assumption Catholic Cemetery
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, ON, L5T 1N4
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Monday, 12 Aug 2024 12:30 PM