Cassiana Matilda DE SOUZA

MENDES, Cassiana Matilda De Souza 1923 - 2008 Cassiana Matilda De Souza Mendes passed away peacefully at the Rockyview Hospital on May 25, 2008 at the age of 84 years. She is survived by her five children, Marina, Gail (Ken), Diana (Mario), Roy of Portugal and Kay (Marcella) of Brazil; also by her eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Cassiana was predeceased by her husband John Frances Mendes, son Joseph and grandson Ricardo Mesquita. Born in Goa - Portuguese, India, Cassiana married John at the age of nineteen and had six children. They lived in Mozambique, Africa for several years, then moved to Portugal and came to Calgary in 1981 where she lived until her passing. Calgary was home to Cassi where she lived a full and happy life with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayer Services at SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE, 12700 Macleod Trail South, Calgary on Wednesday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony's Parish, 5340 - 4 Street S.W., Calgary on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Joseph Kalathilparambil, Celebrant. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, No. 204, 2323 - 32 Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z3. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com . SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE & CREMATORIUM 12700 Macleod Trail South, Calgary Telephone: 403-297-0711. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.comPublished in the Calgary Herald from 5/27/2008 - 5/28/2008