MARIA TERESINHA DA SILVA RODRIGUES

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MARIA TERESINHA DA SILVA RODRIGUES It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, Teresinha Rodrigues on Sunday, June 20, 2004 at St. Boniface General Hospital. After a long battle with ALS, she went peacefully, with her family by her side. Teresinha was predeceased by her parents, Filomena Ramos and Manuel Fransicsco Da Silva and her brother, Jose Da Silva. She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband of 41 years, Antonio Da Rosa Rodrigues; daughters, Gabriela Rodrigues (Robert Lewis), Edite (Jayson) Wyryha; son, Tony Rodrigues; grandchildren, Daniela, and Cinjin; brothers, Manuel (Balbina), Joao (Geraldina) sisters, Natalia (Urbano), Manuela (the late Manuel) sister-in-law Senhorinha; as well as numerous nephews, nieces and godchildren. Teresinha was born in Faial, Acores, Portugal in 1938 and moved to Winnipeg in 1964. She was employed in the garment industry as a seamstress for 36 years and retired at the age of 62. Teresinha was able to enjoy a reunion to visit long lost family members, (the late Jose Ramos) in Brazil, before her illness required her to stay close to home. She took tremendous pleasure in watching her grandchildren grow. She regretted not being able to enjoy more time with her grandchildren. The love of her family was the joy of her life. The family is very grateful for all the support and assistance that was so generously given by relatives and friends and the care and compassion provided by the ALS Society, the Deer Lodge ALS Team, the staff of the Palliative Home Care Program and the Palliative Care Unit at the St. Boniface Hospital. Prayers will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 8:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 181 Austin St. North, Winnipeg. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception with Rev. Fr. Jose Eduardo Medeiros officiating. Interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Society. We will forever carry you in our hearts and thoughts. We love you dearly. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 23, 2004