Mrs. Maria Do Carmo Arruda

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.

 

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