Obituary of CONSTANCA FERNANDES

Constanca Fernandes September 30, 1930 – July 5, 2013 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Constanca Fernandes, affectionately known as "Memos" to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by husband, Herculano, sister Maria Do Carmo Domingues (Melgaco, Minho, Portugal) sons, Armando Fernandes (Estela) and Americo Fernandes (Lydia), grandchildren, Sandra (Fernando), Steven, Adam and Daniel, great grandchildren, Isis and Valencia. She is predeceased by her Mother, Maria Do Carmo , Father, Sarafim and brothers Manuel and Oliveiros. Constanca was born, September 30th, 1930, in Castro Laboreiro, Portugal. She came to Canada in 1968 with her two young children to join her husband, already in Canada since 1962. She fell in love with Canada and everything it had to offer her family. During the last 30 years, Constanca and Herculano divided their time between Canada and Portugal, but she always looked forward to coming home to Canada, the place she loved. Constanca worked tirelessly for her family and always emphasized the importance of education, honesty and hard work. From the bottom of our heavy hearts, our family would like to thank this most special lady for her guidance and love. We will never forget all that you have done for us. Rest in peace, your work is done. Our family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Support staff at Riverview for their wonderful and compassionate care. Funeral service will be held for close friends and family on Thursday, July 11th, 10:30 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel with reception to follow. A private family interment will be held after the reception.