EDITA MARIA GOMES (TEIXEIRA)

October 30, 1909 - July 9, 2009

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on Thursday, July 9th, 2009 in the comfort of her home.

Edite was born in Portugal and made Winnipeg her new home in 1968. She was a strong-willed woman whose exuberant storytelling was captivating and her earnest faith inspiring. Her devotion to her family will be lovingly remembered by her children Maria, Amadeu (Iraci), Margarida, and daughter-in- law, Fernanda; and her grandchildren Elizabeth, Bill (Tania), Paulo (Andrea), Sylvia (Greg), David (Amanda), and Nicole, all of Canada. Her loss will also be mourned by 4 sons in Europe; 12 grandchildren in Europe; 18 great-grandchildren; and many other European family members.

She was predeceased by her husband, Jos� Joaquim Teixeira; her 4 children, including her son, Antonio Teixeira of Winnipeg; and her great-grandson.

We'd like to thank the health care workers, nurses, and doctors that assisted in her complex care; a special thanks to Dr. Fuzeta, and the Fort Richmond Health Care Workers.

Vigil prayers will be held on Tuesday, July 14th at 8:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception, 181 Austin St. N. At the same location, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 15th at 10:00 a.m., with Very Rev. Jos� Eduardo Medeiros, V. F. as Celebrant, followed by the interment at Assumption Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 1-888-473-4636.