Obituary of MARIA SOARES

MARIA SOARES 1948 – 2013 Peacefully on June 20, 2013 at Seven Oaks Hospital, Maria Soares passed away at the age of 64. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her loving husband Jose Soares, father Jose Reis, brothers Antonio (Ines), Manuel (Rita) from Brazil, Jose (Elizabeth), Paulo (Aida), sister-in-law Maria (Jose) in the United States and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her mother Ermelinda and brother Joao. Maria was born on September 9, 1948 in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal. She moved to Brazil in 1954 and then immigrated to Canada in 1975. Maria was a caring & loving person who continued to carry the tradition of gathering the family together after the passing of her mother. The family would like to thank the Seven Oaks Hospital Staff of the 5th floor Unit-1, Dr. Wilson & Palliative Care for the love and care. The friendship and compassion was outstanding and appreciated, thank you. Prayers will be said on Tuesday, June 25 at 8:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 181 Austin St. N. Entombment to follow at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, Assumption Cemetery. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to CancerCare Manitoba.