MARIA ANGELINA

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MARIA ANGELINA de MEDEIROS OLIVEIRA It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Angelina de Medeiros Oliveira, aged 88, on Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at Maples Personal Care Home. Angelina will forever be remembered by sons, Tomas (Conceicao) Oliveira, Carlos (Maria Jose) Oliveira of Mississauga, Ont.; daughters, Madalena (Porfirio) Costa, Sara (Jose) Raposo; son-in-law Jose Moreira; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Jose in 1986 and daughter Lucia Moreira in 1997. Angelina was born on May 6, 1911 in S. Miguel, Azores, Portugal and immigrated to Canada in July of 1972. Mom was a courageous lady who was determined to overcome difficulties she faced during her life. She loved to sing and her beautiful voice could always be heard in church and around the house. She also enjoyed embroidering, knitting and gardening during her free time. Prayers will be said on Friday, January 7 at 8:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 181 Austin St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 8 at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish with Msgr. Maurice Comeault, P.H.V.F. officiating. Interment to follow in Assumption Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of West 2 at Maples Personal Care Home for all their kindness and love. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 301 - 352 Donald St., Winnipeg, Man., R3B 2H8. MISS ME BUT LET ME GO When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, And not with your head bowed low, Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, And each must go alone, Its part of the Masters plan, A step on the road to home. So when you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds, Miss me, but let me go. Rest in Peace Mom You will always be in our hearts and prayers Cropo Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 586-8044.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 06, 2000