Obituary

In Loving Memory of Ermelinda, Donations can be made to the:

Parkinson's Canada - https://donate.parkinson.ca/site/Donation2?df_id=4681&4681.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T

Canadian Cancer Society -  https://support.cancer.ca/site/SPageServer?pagename=DJ_NW_donation_type_selector&s_locale=en_CA&region=on&s_srx=cancer.ca-navbar-en

St. Mary Roman Catholic Church - https://community.archtoronto.org/page.aspx?pid=413

For anyone who wishes to watch the Funeral Mass live stream on youtube please use the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB_dn9ElddQ

Visitation

Date
July 12, 2021
Location
Bathurst Chapel
Time
03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Memo

Beginning June 30, 2021 the Bereavement Authority of Ontario is once again permitting visitations to take place that are open to the public. We must continue to maintain physical distancing, the wearing of masks and may not allow more guests than 25% capacity at any one time. Once the maximum limit has been reached, we will ask any additional guests to kindly wait outside in a physically-distanced line until there is room to enter safely.

Service

Date
July 13, 2021
Location
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church
Time
 
Memo

The service details will remain private as there are still gathering restrictions in place due to the pandemic. In order to prevent more than the maximum number of guests allowed, the funeral service will be by invite-only and the family greatly appreciates your understanding during this difficult time.

Burial

Date
July 13, 2021
Location
Beechwood Cemetery
Time
 
Memo

The final disposition details will remain private as there are still gathering restrictions in place due to the pandemic. In order to prevent more than the maximum number of guests allowed, the funeral service will be by invite-only and the family greatly appreciates your understanding during this difficult time.

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July 13, 2021
Tony Arruda
Dear Tio Carlos, Connie, Joe, Larry, and Joshua, Tio me abencoe. Wilma and I just finished watching mom's funeral on-line. It was a beautiful service, so serene. You are so fortunate to be part of a magnificent parish. We are wishing your family strength and courage to get through the difficult times ahead without this gentle soul in your physical presence. Much love, Tony and Wilma, Nanaimo, British Columbia
July 13, 2021
Maria/Gualter @family Cabral
Our deepest condolences to the Arruda Family on your loss . Loving neighbor @ caring friend but now in the care of God. May she rest in peace.
July 13, 2021
Isabelle (Arruda) & Mike Wheten
Tio Carlos, Connie, Larry, Joshua, Joe, and Ashley, Our deepest condolences to all of you in the loss of this beautiful soul! She was so kind and so gentle—so calming to be around her. She will be missed by so many but I’m so blessed to have such wonderful memories of her to keep her alive with me. I know that all your memories, in sickness and in health, will keep her spirit and her love alive in all of you. May God give you comfort and peace today! Rest In Peace by beautiful Tia Ermelinda.. love you always!!
July 12, 2021
manuel correia
My Condolences to the family and may she rest in peace
July 12, 2021
Vanessa Moniz
My condolences to the family. Senhora Arruda was a wonderful woman. May she be at peace.
July 12, 2021
Filomena, Joao Medeiros
Our condolences to the Arruda family, Ermelinda was a loving and greatly loved mother to her family and a caring friend to all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she Rest In Peace.
July 11, 2021
Julia Sousa
My deepest condolences to the entire family. May she RIP
July 10, 2021
Lisa Sousa & family
Dear Joe, Connie and the entire Arruda family, I extend my loving condolences for the passing of Sra. Ermelinda. Sending you all so much love and comfort during this time.
July 10, 2021
Marian Dunn
Our deepest condolences to the Family. Ermelinda was St. Mary’s first lunchroom supervisor who was loved by all. Later, she so lovingly cared for my daughter Julia while I was teaching. The world has lost a wonderful person but heaven has welcomed an Angel!
July 09, 2021
Alda Camara and Family
There are so few words to express how we are feeling for you right now. May God bless you and wrap his love around you. Our very deepest condolences.