MARIA CELIA SANTOS -

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MARIA CELIA SANTOS 1940 - 2008 It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Celia Santos, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, early Monday morning June 23, 2008. Celia was predeceased by her husband Jose and mother Zulmira Guerreiro Bispo. She is survived by her sons Robin (Roberta) and Charles (Jennifer); brother Armundo; sister Natalena; grandsons, Paul, Matthew, Devon and Juston, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Celia was born in Estoi, Portugal in 1940. This is where she fell in love with Jose and soon after immigrated to Toronto, Canada to spend her life with him. She travelled with Jose across Western Canada as Jose worked on every large Hydro River Dam Project. Prayers will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, 3597 Main Street, with interment and reception to follow at Glen Eden Funeral Home. Donations in Celia's name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or to the Arthritis Society, 105 - 386 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R6. Glen Eden Funeral Home 338-7111 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of condolences at www.gleneden-mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 26, 2008