Maria Aldina DA ROSA

Da ROSA, Maria Aldina 2008-02-19 Mrs. Maria Aldina DaRosa, age 74, went with God while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 15, 2008 in hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Relva, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, she came to Canada with her 3 children to be with her husband in 1971. She worked as a seamstress at Tee Kay‘s Apparel and Food Services at Lakehead University. Her main interests were her family, Portuguese music, poetry, crochet and traveling back to her beloved Azores. She was a member of St. Andrew‘s Roman Catholic Church, St. Anthony‘s Roman Catholic Church and was a member of the C.W.L. Maria is survived by her children Aldina, Rosa & Emanuel; her loving grandchildren whom she adored Michael, Kimberlee, Blair, Daniel and Deanna; sons-in-law Americo & Kevin; daughter-in-law Sherry; brothers Alvaro, Herinque, Carlos & Gabriel; sister Lucia; brother-in-law- Jose; sisters-in-law Maria, Celizia, Odilia, Olivia, Grace, Lurdes and many nieces, nephews and cousins all of whom were very special to Maria. She was a wonderful woman, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all whom had their lives touched by her kind smile and big heart. Predeceased by her loving husband Manuel; her parents Henrique & Ines; brother Manuel and her sister Odilia. Funeral Services for the late Mrs. Maria DaRosa will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, with family and friends assembling in St. Andrew‘s Roman Catholic Church for the Funeral Mass at 10:00 am celebrated by Father Peter Groulx. Interment to follow in St. Andrew‘s Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday February 19, 2008 in St. Andrew‘s Roman Catholic Church after 5:30 pm with the Vigil Prayers offered at 7:30 pm. Removal will be made from the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley Street at Algoma, prior to the visitation time. If friends so desire donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.