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FLORA MARTIN GOMES
Date of Passing: Jan 14, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryFLORA MARTIN GOMES It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Flora Martin Gomes on January 14, 2012 at Riverview Health Centre, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), a neuromuscular degenerative disease. At the age of 66, she passed away surrounded by her family and friends. Flora was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Flora is survived by her son Joe Gomes (Celia); and daughter Marie Loureiro (Joe); grandchildren, Christopher, Stephanie, Catia and Selena, all of Winnipeg, Manitoba. She also leaves to mourn her sisters and brothers, Gabriella (Miguel), Martin (Carmen), Juan Emilio (Cassilda), Tranci, Tomasa, Faustino; brother-in-law Emiliano and sister-in-law Benita of Spain; her father-in-law Joaquim Cesar De Cotim and brother-in-law Augusto Aniceto of Portugal; sisters-in-law, Amelie and Gena (Vitor Hugo) of Montreal; as well as many nephews and nieces of Spain, France and Portugal, other relatives and countless friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Jose Gomes, who passed away five years before her of ALS; her parents, Florencia Vicente and Gabriel Martin; brothers, Isidoro, Gabriel and Olegario; sister Maria; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Prayers will be said on Thursday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. at Inkster. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 4588 Roblyn Blvd. at Grant at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 20, with entombment to follow at Assumption Cemetery (Queen of Heaven Mausoleum), 3990 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Flora's memory to the ALS Society or the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD). We would like to thank all the care workers, nurses and therapists for all their loving care; the WRHA Coordinator Agnieska and Palliative Coordinator Alison; finally the Riverview Health Care Centre. All of you helped us make it possible to respect our mother's wish to remain at home as long as she could. We could not have done it without you. Words cannot express the thanks and gratitude of our family for all the support of the countless friends during our difficult time. 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 17, 2012
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Marie, Joe, and family: I was saddened to hear today of your mother's passing. She was such a courageous lady. I learned so much from her. I'm happy for you all that she was able to stay at home much longer than we first thought possible, and that she was well-cared for at Riverview Health Centre in her last months. With heartfelt sympathy, Catherine Bryden Dueck - Posted by: Catherine Bryden Dueck (Occupational Therapist, Movement Disorder Clinic) on: Jan 25, 2012
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Dear Celia, Joe and family, We were so sorry to hear about your mom. Take care of each other during this difficult time. With sympathy Lori and Wally - Posted by: Lori Tighe and Wally Stewart (Friends) on: Jan 19, 2012
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Marie & Joe, We will remember your Mother fondly; always generous, welcoming and kind. Her and your father mastered the language of Spanuguese...good times! I'm sure they're together dancing up a storm in heaven...God bless. Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy for all of you. Carlos and Paola - Posted by: Carlos & Paola Vieira (friends) on: Jan 17, 2012
