Obituary

On Saturday, July 19th, 2025, in her 93rd year, Albertina Melo de Sousa passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Albertina was a woman of great faith, praying the rosary daily, sometimes several times a day. She watched the Daily TV Mass every day until her vision and hearing no longer allowed it. Albertina’s greatest achievements were building a life with her husband, Jaime, and raising her large family of 8 children.  She especially loved cooking for them, making sure they were always well fed!  She was happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren, and will be forever missed by them.  She was a fountain of family stories and in her later years, loved having long phone conversations where she would recount family history, remembering every detail, right to the end.

She was born in Ribeirinha, Sao Miguel, Azores on November 2nd, 1932, to parents Anibal Almeida Melo and Margarida Larguinha. She was predeceased in 2014 by her loving husband of 56 years, Jaime F. de Sousa.  Beloved mother of Margaret Proctor (Larry), Jaime, Linda da Silva (Victor), Filomena Filipe (Luis), Connie Mata (Isaac), Jose, Alfred (Elizabeth), and Luis (Charlene). Proud and loving grandmother of Jennifer, Ryan, Jeremy (Alexandra), Matthew, Laura (Matt), Samantha, Kaitlynn, James, Journee, David, Tina, Alex, and Sonia. Treasured sister of Rosa (Jose) (both deceased), Alfredo (Margarida) (both deceased), Margarida (Gaudino) (both deceased), Anibal (Esmeralda) both deceased, Eduardo (deceased), Manuel (Fernanda) both deceased, Joaquim (deceased) (Dorvalina), Hortencia (Jaime) both deceased, Denis (Helena), and Maria (Urbano).  She will also be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate memorial donations be made to Toronto Western Hospital’s UHN Foundation.
Querida Mae, “Deus vai contigo e fica comigo”.

Visitation

Date
July 23, 2025
Location
Cardinal Funeral Homes - Bathurst
Time
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Service

Date
July 24, 2025
Location
St. Mary's Church
Time
10:00 AM

Entombment

Date
July 24, 2025
Location
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Time
 
Memo

Arrival time is estimated and is subject to change without notice. Please do not park directly in front of the mausoleum as the funeral vehicles will take priority.

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July 21, 2025
Brooklyn and Ryan Filipe
Our sincerest condolences to Filomena and family. May God bless you during this difficult time. Sending all our love your way.
July 20, 2025
Zlata and Michael Proudlock
Sincere condolences to all of her family and friends on your loss. May her stories and memories provide comfort to you in the days and years ahead. A mother's love is never forgotten and stays in your heart.
July 20, 2025
Gil and Angie Maiato
Dear Connie & Family. Gil & I along with our children & Geraldes siblings share in your sadness at the loss of your Mom. May you cling to the treasured memories of your parents love. Take comfort that Mom & dad are together watching over their family on earth. Sending you our love. God bless you.
July 19, 2025
Diane Proctor
My condolences to the family. Albertina was a beautiful, kind and loving person. She will be missed by everyone. She is at peace now and met by her husband in heaven.