Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Maria Do Carmo Arruda. Surrounded by family and loved ones, peacefully, Maria passed away on June 1, 2024, at the age of 92. She has been reunited with her loving husband, Francisco Vincente Arruda, who passed away on October 12, 2000.

Originally from Remédios, Sāo Miguel, Açores, she is predeceased by her parents, Antonio Tavares de Medeiros and Maria do Carmo Pavao. She is survived by her children, José Joaquim Arruda (Filomena), Maria Inês Torres (Marcelino), Leonilde Medeiros (Ernesto), Terry Arruda (Tina), Marcia Raposo (Manny), Tony Arruda (Bibiana) and Robert Arruda (Diane), her cherished grandchildren, Kevin Arruda (Andrea), Jennifer La Costa (Scott), Debby Rebeiro (Mario), Wendy Torres-Harrison (Ron), Christine Oliveira (Marcio), Adam Arruda (Alexandra), Adriana Gennaro (Gabriel), Leila Raposo, Sylvia Raposo, Justin Arruda, Kaitlyn Arruda, Kloe Arruda, Christopher Arruda, and great grandchildren, Joshua Arruda, Ava Arruda, Eli Arruda, Victoria Arruda, Blake La Costa, Kaili La Costa, Owen Rebeiro, Emma Rebeiro, Liam Harrison, Ethan Harrison, Parker Harrison, Sarah Harrison, Milena Oliveira, Lorena Oliveira, Angelo Oliveira, Lorenzo Oliveira, Matteo Arruda, Beau Gennaro. Maria is also survived by her siblings, Augusto de Medeiros, Zulmira Aguiar, Guilherme de Medieros (Francelina).

She will be missed greatly by her brothers-in-law, Dinis Arruda, Joaquim Arruda, Luis Correia, and, her sisters-in-law, Regina Arruda, Leontina Arruda, Christina Arruda as well as her many nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by extended family members, friends, and neighbours.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Cawthra Gardens. Their compassionate care and dedication provided mom with comfort and dignity. We are forever grateful for the love, warmth and support they extended to our beloved mother.

Mom was the embodiment of strength and dedication, whose care touched four generations, and whose life continues to inspire. You will be so very missed.

 

Visitation

Date
June 05, 2024
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home (Bathurst Chapel)
Time
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Date
June 05, 2024
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home (Bathurst Chapel)
Time
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Memo

Prayers will be at 7:00 PM

Service

Date
June 06, 2024
Location
Santa Cruz Catholic Church
Time
10:00 AM

Burial

Date
June 06, 2024
Location
Mount Hope Catholic Cemetery
Time
11:45 AM
Memo

Arrival time at the cemetery is estimated and subject to change due to changing weather and road conditions

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June 06, 2024
Fernando, Teresa Torres and Family
Your mom was always such a caring and thoughtful woman. She was loved and will be greatly missed by everyone in the family. Keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts.
June 03, 2024
Isabella Moscato-Ranger
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My heart goes out to you after this sudden loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers
June 03, 2024
Haroon
May she R.I.P my condolences to Tony and his family.
June 03, 2024
Gil and Angie Maiato
Dear Rob and Diane and all the Arruda families. Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to all the families. It must weigh heavy on your hearts that you just said goodbye to Mom Odilia and now say goodbye to Mom Maria do Carmo. May they rest in peace as they find their loved ones in heaven while watching over their loved ones here on earth. May your families be comforted by the so many happy memories of the past together with your families and friends. Sending you love, thoughts and prayers to all the Arruda families.
June 03, 2024
Rick Di Battista
My condolences to Tony Arruda and family.