Obituary

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Maria José Sousa on Sunday August 13, 2023 at the age of 91.  Beloved wife of the late José Sousa. Loving mother of Eduardo (Grace), Mario Jorge (Emma), Maria José, Eduarda (John), Connie (Cesar).  Beloved Grandmother of Jennifer (Diego), Mario Matthew (Ashley), Brittney (Roberto), Scott (Lauren), Michael (Eleni), Christopher (Therese), Joshua (Reizhel), and Kevin.  Great-grandmother to Ava Marie, Avery, Jacob, Mavis, Sofia, Tiago, Layla, Martina, Zaira, and the soon to be Baby Girl Sousa. Survived by sister Maria Espirito Santo Cabral (Manuel)

 

Maria José was a compassionate, kind, hardworking, and dedicated mother.  Her love for her family was unmeasurable.  Many thanks to the doctors, nurses and many other staff members for their compassionate care she received at St. Michael’s Hospital Palliative Care Unit.   Family and friends may call at the Cardinal Funeral Home, 366 Bathurst St., Toronto on Tuesday, August 15, 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 6:00 – 9:00 pm.  Funeral Mass will be held at Santa Cruz Catholic Church 142 Argyle St., Toronto on Wednesday August 16 at 10:00 am.  Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery 8361 Yonge St, Thornhill. 

 

If desired, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, St. Michel’s Hospital Palliative Care Unit or a children’s charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Visitation

Date
August 15, 2023
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home-Bathurst Chapel
Time
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Date
August 15, 2023
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home-Bathurst Chapel
Time
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Service

Date
August 16, 2023
Location
Santa Cruz Catholic Church
Time
10:00 AM

Entombment

Date
August 16, 2023
Location
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Time
 

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August 14, 2023
Correia Family
Our sincerest condolences to the Sousa family at this time. You have our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
August 14, 2023
Cindy Machado (Adriana Coelho's daughter)
Sending our condolences to the Sousa family, such a nice lady i enjoyed talking to her when i would go to M&M and she would be there she was my mom's friend (Adriana Coelho) and she always ask about my mom rest in peace Senhora Maria
August 14, 2023
Kim Jackson
I heard so many wonderful things about Mrs. Sousa from Eduarda. It astonished me that she and Mr. Sousa started life anew in Toronto from Portugal with so little and 6 children. I have such respect and am in awe of this. She liked going to the local bakery and butcher, the mall, cooking and just being with her famly. She liked McDonalds cheese burgers and when I last saw her we had a shot of licquer together. She was my kind of lady...friendly, warm, talkative, hard working, strong, and just. Rest in peace Mrs. Sousa. I will miss you but look forward to hearing more stories from Eduarda. Sending love and hugs to the family.