Obituary

Antoinette "Ann" Vaz departed this life and entered into eternal peace on Thursday May 8, 2014. "Ann" was born on March 1, 1934 in Nairobi Kenya, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C P Joanes of Nairobi Kenya. Antoinette was a very kind and gentle soul with a beautiful spirit; she had a loving and generous heart, and was always giving to others unconditionally. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her loving sons, Francis and his wife Elizabeth, Anthony and his wife Violet, Andrew and his wife Mylene, Clarence and his wife Tanya, Christopher and Joseph and his wife Debbie, adoring grandchildren: Felicia, Serena, Natasha, Tyler, Stephen, Brandon, Dylan, Moses, Zora and Stella, and her sisters Maria, Candida and Tryphonia. Friends and relatives are invited to attend Cardinal Funeral Home located at 366 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario on Monday May 12, 2014 for viewing from 5pm to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church at 840 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, across from Bathurst Subway Station on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 @ 10am followed by reception in the Church Hall. Private burial for family will be held after the reception. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Church and the Canadian Diabetes Foundation.

Visitation

Date
May 12, 2014
Location
 
Time
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Service

Date
May 13, 2014
Location
St. Peter's Catholic Church, 840 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario
Time
10:00 a.m.

Burial / Entombment / Cremation

Date
 
Location
Holy Cross Cemetery, 8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario
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May 22, 2014
Tony & Tina Fernandes
Our deepest sympathies to each one of the Vaz Family on the death of your mother,mother-in-law and grandmother thinking of you all in your time of sorrow. May your cherished memories give you peace and strenght for to-morrow. God Bless you all.
May 13, 2014
Doreen Fernandes
Wishing you peace and good memories during this time of sadness. Sincerely, Doreen, Sean, Jami, Tristan and Kieran
May 13, 2014
Debbie OBrien, covenant House Toronto
Condolences to the Vaz family
May 12, 2014
George & Elizabeth Park
Joe, Debbie & Family, our thoughts will be with you tomorrow. Please accept our sincere condolences.
May 12, 2014
Raphael, Alison, Stasi, & Lance.
To our Dearest Vaz Family! Please do accept our Deepest Sympathies & Condolences – as our Hearts and Prayers are with you all. Please do let us know if we can be of any help – as we will always Pray for our New Saint in Heaven “Our Lady Antoinette” - as she has always been the Guiding Spiritual Healer to all the Diverse Communities - with her Gentle, Patient & Regal Personality! We do hope this helps your pain - As we loose our Parents or Loved ones – we must always Treasure, Reminisce & Cherish the Great Times we had with them – and always talk about them indefinitely – as this will always keep their Spirits Alive! Take Care & Best Regards, Raphael, Alison, Stasi & Lance Fernandes.
May 12, 2014
Daphne Sears (nee Lobo)
To my dear cousins Francis, Tony, Andy, Clarence, Chris and Joe - most sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved mum. She was a wonderful person who I will always remember for her devout and unwavering faith and her generous and loving nature. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you - may God comfort you and your families at this time and may she always be with you through your memories. God bless Daphne
May 11, 2014
Todd Shepherd
With the deepest condolences, Carina and Todd Shepherd are sadden by the loss of your great mom. She will be missed greatly by so many. Love and Peace to your entire Vaz family.
May 11, 2014
TONY FERNANDES
To All my loving cousins Maria, Candida Tryphonia and family Francis, Anthony, Andrew, Clarence, Christopher and Joseph, Felicia, Serena, Natacha, Tyler, Stephen, Brandon, Dillion, Moses, Zora and Stella. I am very SORRY to hear the sad news about our beloved cousin Antoinette. We had the pleasure of her company when she stayed with us for a short time during her stay in Sydney and we really treasure and cherish the wonderful time and long chats at our home. She enriched us with knowledge about our family history which I am ever so grateful. Antoinette also had a very moving Prayer session with my close friends and their families. My daughter Candice and me express sincere and Heartfelt Sympathies to You all and We share Your grief and pain in this Sorrowful times. May Your Soul Rest in Peace dearest Cousin Antoinette. Your Sorrowful cousin Tony and 19 yr old Daughter Candice from Sydney Australia
May 11, 2014
TONY FERNANDES
To All my loving cousins Maria, Candida Tryphonia and family Francis, Anthony, Andrew, Clarence, Christopher and Joseph, Felicia, Serena, Natacha, Tyler, Stephen, Brandon, Dillion, Moses, Zora and Stella. I am very SORRY to hear the sad news about our beloved cousin Antoinette. We had the pleasure of her company when she stayed with us for a short time during her stay in Sydney and we really treasure and cherish the wonderful time and long chats at our home. She enriched us with knowledge about our family history which I am ever so grateful. Antoinette also had a very moving Prayer session with my close friends and their families. Our (Me and my 19 yr old daughter Candice )express sincere and Heartfelt Sympathies to You all and We share Your grief and pain in this Sorrowful times. May Your Soul Rest in Peace dearest Cousin Antoinette. Your Sorrowful cousin Tony and Daughter Candice from Sydney Australia
May 10, 2014
Debbie Sloan
Dear Joe and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe, you've told us many wonderful stories about your parents and family and I know those memories and love are what will carry you through this. Unfortunately, I'm working late Monday and early Tuesday and will not be able to attend the viewing or the service, but I'll be thinking of all of you. Debbie Sloan