MARIA JUDITE PEREIRA

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MARIA JUDITE PEREIRA Maria passed on January 8, 2011 at Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, finally re-uniting with her husband. Maria is survived by her three sisters, Luisa, Lidoina and Conçeiçao; her four children and their spouses: son Antonio Santos, wife Gabriela residing in Bermuda; daughter Niveria Garcia, husband Joao; Durval Pereira, wife Filomena; Fernando Pereira, wife Michelle residing in Quebec. Maria is also survived by 10 grand-children and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, her older sister and younger brother. Maria was born on February 3, 1921 in Faja De Cima, Sao Miguel, Açores and married in 1943 to the love of her life, Jose Dos Santos Pereira. In 1953 Jose went to Bermuda in an effort to give his family a better life. He was finally able to move Maria and their two youngest sons to Bermuda in 1967. Maria was widowed on November 18, 1969, prompting her to move her sons to Canada, joining her daughter Niveria and husband Joao in Winnipeg. Although Maria enjoyed nurturing her houseplants and crocheting, her greatest joy in life was her family and friends. The Pereira family would like to extend their gratitude to her personal physician Dr. Stanley Eng and his receptionist Carla, as well as the staff of unit 5 at Seven Oaks Hospital for all of their support and care during her stay. Prayers will be said on Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 12 at 9:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 181 Austin St. N. Interment to follow in Assumption Cemetery. The Pereira family requests that in lieu of flowers to consider a contribution in Maria's name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or any charity of their choice. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 10, 2011