Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rosa Dinis on May 27, 2025, at the age of 93. Rosa was born on January 29,1932 in Vila Nova, Terceira, to Manuel and Emilia Aguiar and was the third of 10 children.
Rosa married her beloved husband Lourenco Borges Dinis on Dec 24, 1951, with Christmas always having a special place in her heart as a result. She followed her husband with a young family to Canada, to start a new life and raise her 3 beloved children with new opportunities.  Great determination helped her overcome challenges in a new world with a new language and culture, making lifelong friends both at work and church. She was the Dinis matriarch, always planning with a great attention to detail and always willing to lend a hand, giving herself selflessly to her family and friends. Her grandchildren were the love of her life, and they all knew that a special envelope waited for them every Sunday. She prepared meals with joy and love, with alcatra being her specialty, all from memory, never written down but always repeated. She fought the biggest fight of her life and with strong will and determination beat breast cancer at the age of 56. She had great joy in visiting Terceira, her house came alive with her presence and her grandchildren called her the “Queen of Vila Nova.” Her love and presence will be greatly missed.
 
Predeceased by Husband Lourenco B Dinis, Son in Law Francisco Coelho
Survived by : Daughter Maria Eugenia Coelho , Sons Lourenco A Dinis ( Maria Fernanda Dinis ) and Frank Dinis ( Lucy Dinis )
Grand children: Frank Coelho, Cindy Costa ( Kevin Costa ) , Jenny Coelho, Gary Dinis, Christopher Dinis, Matthew Dinis, Joshua Dinis.
Great grandchildren: Nevaeh Booker, Jace Coelho

Visitation

Date
May 30, 2025
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home, Annette
Time
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Date
May 30, 2025
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home, Annette
Time
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Service

Date
May 31, 2025
Location
St. Matthew Catholic Church
Time
11:00 AM

Entombment

Date
May 31, 2025
Location
Prospect Cemetery
Time
12:00 PM

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