In Celebration of

Augusta Oliveira Borges

February 29, 1928 -  September 12, 2019

Peacefully in her home at the age of 91.

Beloved wife of the late Henrique. Loving mother of Anthony, George (Marilyn Cook-Borges) and the late Maria Filipe (Carlos). Adored Avo to Daniel Filipe (Maria), Jason Filipe (Maria), Keelie Cook (George), Alex Filipe (Maria), Rebecca Borges (George), and Harrison Borges (George).

Augusta married Henrique in Portugal in 1952, and they moved to Toronto in 1960 with Anthony and Maria. Starting with very little - and in a new and strange land - they worked tirelessly over the next 50 years to build a successful life for their family. As early Portuguese immigrants to Canada, they subsequently helped friends start a new life in this country. Augusta and Henrique touched many lives and will be remembered fondly.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W. at Burnhamthorpe, on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 480 Rathburn Rd., Toronto, on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Beechwood Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Carmen Mesquita (Carminha) 

Entered September 13, 2019

Minha querida madrinha, lembrarei com saudade as momentos que estivemos juntas, o carinho com que sempre me trataste, as nossas conversas e a tua boa disposição mesmo quando a tua alma estava muito triste...
Tinhas um grande coração onde cabíamos sempre todos. Nunca te esquecerei! Tenho orgulho em ter o teu nome! Foste uma grande SENHORA! Até um dia!

Anita 

Entered September 14, 2019

A minha madrinha partiu! Um exemplo de força, uma lutadora, uma das pessoas que melhor soube conjugar na vida os verbos AJUDAR, DAR e AMAR. "Ajudou", "deu" e "amou" os da família e os que não o sendo, com ela se cruzaram e precisavam de ajuda. Onde quer que esteja sei que o continuará a fazer ! Um beijinho com muita saudade.

Lisa and Tony Cantarelli 

Entered September 15, 2019

Our deepest condolences to the Borges and Filipe family.

I met Augusta years ago, she was a sweet lady she talked to me like she had known me for years. Very friendly. A lady with a good heart.
Rest in peace Augusta.

Jose Carlos Filipe 

Entered September 15, 2019

To my Mother in law who just passed away.

You were always there to help me, your grand-kids & especially my dear late wife, your daughter, who loved you very much. God took her from us too soon.

You and Maria are now together forever along with Sr Henrique.
Thank you for always being a positive person In all the people that you touched. You always had a positive attitude with anything that came your way.

You were loved by so many, here and in Portugal, especially Anita, Carmilha and the rest of the family and the same here in Canada. All of your grand-kids loved you very much.

Your memory will always live in all our minds, and you will forever be in our hearts.

Your son in-law,
Jose Carlos Filipe.

Egle Ploog 

Entered September 17, 2019

Your kind & caring presence will be sorely missed on Warlingham Court. You were the true essence of a good neighbour. May you Rest In Peace.

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