Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Gilda Hilario Arruda. She passed peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the age of 96.

Beloved wife of the late Antonino, adored sister of Manuel (Balbina) and cherished mother of Ana (Hermano), Joe, Adelino (Delfina), Elena (Paulo), Maria (Manny) and Tony (Donna). She will be lovingly remembered by her 12 grandchildren and her 13 great grandchildren. She will be reunited with all of her brothers and sisters that have gone to heaven before her.

Our mother's spirit was full of life, passion and above all else, love. She cared for our family with selfless devotion, and left our hearts filled with her beautiful memory.  She is now an angel watching over us, knowing that we are safe, because we belong to her.

Friends and family may call at Cardinal Funeral Home, 366 Bathurst Street, Toronto on Friday January 12 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The funeral mass will be held at Santa Cruz Church, 142 Argyle Street, Toronto, ON on Saturday January 13 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Visitation

Date
January 12, 2024
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home Bathurst Chapel
Time
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Date
January 12, 2024
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home Bathurst Chapel
Time
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Service

Date
January 13, 2024
Location
Santa Cruz Catholic Church
Time
10:00 AM

Burial

Date
January 13, 2024
Location
Mount Hope Cemetery
Time
11:45 AM
Memo

Please note, arrival time at Mount Hope Cemetery is an estimate only

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January 12, 2024
São Pereira
My deepest sympathies to your whole family on behalf of my mother, Laureana, and our entire family. Our mothers met at Santa Cruz and became good friends, sharing stories of their lives and families, and their great faith. I could tell from the way my mother spoke of Dona Gilda that she had great affection and respect for her. My mother is now housebound, but I will try to attend Mass if at all possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 12, 2024
Nemesia Cabral
Extending our deepest sympathies to the entire family. May you find strength in her memory. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 11, 2024
Ricky Camara and Family
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
January 09, 2024
Louise C Beard
My thoughts are with you as you celebrate the loving life of your mother. May she rest in peace and your hearts be soothed.
January 08, 2024
Amigas: Julia e Fernanda
We are deeply sad for hearing from a friend that our beloved friend, Sra. Gilda has passed away. We thank God for the wonderful memories we shared with Sra. Gilda. Please accept Our sincere and deepest condolences for Joe, his siblings and the entire family. May God give Sra. Gilda internal Peace