In Celebration of

Dorothy Soares

September 6, 1958 -  February 23, 2024

Dorothy Elvira Soares, 65, passed away on February 23rd, 2024 in Mississauga, Canada after a long six - year battle with cancer .

A loving daughter, wife, sister, mother, aunt and friend, she touched the lives of all the people she met.

Dorothy was born on September 6th, 1958 to her now deceased parents, Charles Frederick Barboza and Benedicta Caitana Barboza in Mumbai, India. She moved to Canada from Dubai in 1995 with her husband, Francis where they raised their two loving children, Nicholas and Amanda.

Dorothy was always the life of the party. She enjoyed singing, dancing, travelling and bringing people together. She led an incredible life always trying to see the beauty in the world and full of determination, exuberance and ambition.

She is survived by her loving family including her husband, Francisco Soares, children, Nicholas and Amanda Soares and siblings Edna Fernandes (Tony), Lourdes Kapoor (Leo), Cynthia Noronha (Pascoal) and Jude Barboza (Juliana).

Services will be held at Turner and Porter Peel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga, Canada with a viewing on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 from 4pm to 7pm and funeral on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations be made to Ovarian Cancer Canada., accessible from the Donations button in the top right corner of this website.

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Edna Fernandes (Eldest Sister)

Entered February 26, 2024 from Mississauga, ON

Heaven gained one of the most beautiful souls I know. I miss you my darling sister Dots.
I'm so lucky to have had you as a sister, and it's something I wouldn't change for the world. Your empathy, patience, and deeply loving acceptance made you the perfect younger sister. There will never be a more remarkable person in my life than my sister. Your legacy of love & kindness will live forever. You had touched countless lives in your life time, and even after your death you will live through your good deeds. May God bless you and keep you safe in his tender loving care.
With love & sorrow
Your eldest sister Edna

Tony Fernandes (Eldest Brother-in-law)

Entered February 26, 2024 from Mississauga, ON

I am extremely saddened by the passing away of a fine sister-in-law Dorothy Soares. My earliest memories of first meeting her go way back to the year 1975 in Bombay.
My thoughts and prayers are with all members of the Soares family. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies. May the Almighty God give us all the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss at this difficult time of sorrow. May fond memories and thoughts of happier times bring to us some comfort. May her soul rest in eternal peace. She lived her life to the fullest and surely touched the hearts of many people in her life. Dorothy has my greatest admiration as a very loving, considerate, generous, kind and caring person. These are my few words in a small and humble tribute to express my admiration for her. Gone but not forgotten. We have indeed lost a gem - truly kindhearted, gentle and loving person, devoted to her family, and a great woman and mother of our time. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

With my most heartfelt condolences.

Tony Fernandes

Iona and Vincy Miranda (Friend of family)

Entered February 27, 2024 from Mississauga


Dear Francis & family

Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Losing someone dear to us is never easy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May the love and memories you shared bring you comfort and strength in the days ahead.


With deepest sympathy,

VINCY & Iona

GERSON & SALLY DINIZ (Friend)

Entered February 27, 2024 from Mississauga

Words cannot express how sorrowful we are on hearing the sad news of Dorothy. We pray Almighty God will provide the comfort and strength to Francis, children and Family!! Our Heartfelt Sympathies and Condolences to you all! May her Soul rest in Eternal Peace ✝️✝️✝️

Lorrayne and Lance Pereira (Close Friends)

Entered February 27, 2024 from Southern California



Francis, Nick and Amanda..... Lorrayne and I are deeply saddened at the passing of our dear Dorothy. We will miss her dearly. Dorothy has been a loyal and loving friend....who inspired us and everyone she touched.
Her mantra was "Never Give Up and Never Give In". She fought the good fight! We admired her strength and resilience. Dorothy was blessed with the three of you....you took such good care of her and showered her with so much love and she knew and felt it. We will always have beautiful memories of the wonderful vacations we took together and the times spent whether it be at Parties, Picnics, Backyard Bar-B-Q's or just sitting and chatting, which we will cherish forever. Dorothy's flame may have burned out, but her light will always shine among us. Rest in Peace dear friend!

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