+John William (Willie) Da Costa
Sat Apr 10 12:00:00

JOHN WILLIAM (WILLIE) DA COSTA 1932 - 2010 John William Da Costa passed away peacefully at North York General Hospital at 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Yvonne Da Costa (nee Mendes) and his five children Beverley, Deirdre, Gareth, Gavin and his wife Kym and Neil. Dad was a devoted husband, father, brother and uncle. He was a mentor and father figure to many and was passionate about helping others. Of all his admirable qualities, his mischievous spirit and sense of humour will be greatly missed. The family wishes to thank everyone who touched his life and is grateful for the outpouring of sympathy and support they have received. Funeral Mass held at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, on Friday, April 9th.

Excerpt from Notice in Toronto Star

+Maria Piedade Fernandes
Wed Apr 21 12:00:00

Maria Piedade Fernandes (ex Nairobi, Kenya) passed away peacefully on March 26, 2010, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 90 years, after years of declining health.  She is survived by her sons, Alfredo (Lena), Roberto (Marguerita), Aurelio (Elaine), all from Calgary, Alberta; daughters, Elia and Olga (Ian) from Edgware, England; grandchildren, Janine (Richard), Dellano, Sean and Ashley; and great grandchildren, India, Emerson and Renee.  Maria is also survived by her sister Antonieta in Goa, and numerous nephews and nieces.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1307 – 14th St. SW) on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 9:00 am.  Private graveside service to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded to alf.fernandes @ shaw.ca