Maria will be forever remembered by 2 children, Joseph and Theresa. 6 grandchildren, Blynda, Jenna, Nick, Tabatha, Melanie, and Marlie. 9 great grandchildren, Kyla, Jaime, Lucas, Rio, Lenyn, London, Grant, Stella, and Penny. And 1 great, great grandchild, Jace. Along with several nieces and nephews. And all of their families.
Maria was born in Vila Franca de Campo, in Sao Miguel, on the Acores islands of Portugal. In December of 1951, she married her husband Ernesto Da Costa (deceased). Following the birth of their children, they moved to Canada where they continued their lives in the Streetsville community of Mississauga, ON.
Maria began working with the Peel School Board of Education. But her true profession was being the dedicated mother and grandmother to her family, and friend to everyone she knew. Maria showed this by always keeping the door of her home open to everyone. Maria was also a very dedicated member of her church.
Viewing, Thursday January 30 from 5-8pm.
Turner & Porter Neweduk-Erinmills Chapel - 1981 Dundas St W, Mississauga
Funeral, Friday January 31 at 10:30am
St Joseph Parish in Streetsville - 5440 Durie Road, Mississauga.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society or your charity of choice.
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Turner & Porter - Neweduk - Erin Mills Chapel
1981 Dundas St. West, Mississauga, ON, L5K 1R2
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