Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Zelia Tavares on March 30th, 2023. Zelia departed into the arms of our Heavenly Father in peace and prayer, surrounded by family who so dearly loves her. Zelia battled many health challenges over the course of her life, confronting each challenge with tremendous faith, courage, dignity and the strong will to overcome every obstacle and continue to live life to the fullest. Zelia was a soft spoken, kind and compassionate person whose heart and mind was always open to listen to others and provide words of comfort when needed. She loved to be with her family and friends in celebration or in quiet conversation. Zelia had very strong faith in our Lord and great conviction and trust in God’s plan for her life. There are no words that can describe how much Zelia will be missed and the void that is forever in our hearts.

Zelia is survived by her husband Dario Sampaio, her sisters Margaret Miranda (Joseph Miranda) and Filomena Tavares, her brothers Robert Tavares (Alda Tavares) and Joe Tavares (Stacey Tavares) and her beloved nieces and nephews Katherine Ledo, Diane Ledo, Brittany Miranda, Joshua Dos Santos, Brandon Tavares and Jaden Ledo.

Zelia is preceded in death by her baby daughter Rosemary Sampaio, her nephew Daniel Dos Santos, her parents Jose and Maria Tavares and her sister Nelia Dos Santos.

In lieu of flowers, a donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Kidney Foundation are greatly appreciated in Zelia’s memory.

To make a contribution to the fundraiser please use the following link https://www.gofundme.com/f/zelia-m-tavares

Visitation

Date
April 02, 2023
Location
Cardinal Funeral Homes - Bathurst Chapel
Time
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Date
April 02, 2023
Location
Cardinal Funeral Homes - Bathurst Chapel
Time
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Service

Date
April 03, 2023
Location
St. Helen's Church
Time
11:30 AM

Entombment

Date
April 03, 2023
Location
Prospect Cemetery
Time
01:00 PM
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April 03, 2023
A Tavares
We will miss you every day Zelia. rest in paradise xoxo
April 02, 2023
Manuel Pires
Darrio and Family, we are so sorry of the loss of your beautiful wife. Sending you all a big hug and our deepest sympathies. May Zelia RIP with the rest of the angels. Nel, Fatima & Diego
April 01, 2023
Patricia pagliaroli and family
Sending our condolences and our deepest sympathy on the lost of a dear friend she will be sadly missed
April 01, 2023
The Correia Family, Peter,Vickie,Taylor,Mason
Heaven has gained another angel. Words can’t explain how greatly you are missed already. You had the kindest soul, always spoke positively and offered to listen and give advice. You met every challenge with your strong determination and strength. You have left us with many wonderful memories, now you are at peace and back with your daughter, nephew and parents. Eacebe with you.
March 31, 2023
Tanya Dias
The world has lost a beautiful soul but we have all gained a Guardian Angel. Zelia has overcome countless hardship but her zest for life was infectious alongside her laugh. I admired her strength and positivity while keeping true to herself and not sugar coating anything for anyone. May she now be free of any pain and dance her way to heaven to be with her precious Rosemary, parents and sister especially with her upcoming birthday. We love you and miss you already. Thank you for all our chats and being such a positive role model for me and others. The unwavering love you both shared as a couple was unquestionable, inspiring and admirable.