Obituary of GUMICILDA DE JESUS DIAS FERREIRA

GUMICILDA (CILDA) DE JESUS DIAS FERREIRA

May 8, 1945 - February 16, 2019

On the morning of February 16, 2019, Cilda lost her courageous battle with cancer peacefully, at Riverview Health Center, with her husband Jose at her side at the age of 74.

Cilda is survived by her loving husband Jose of 44 yrs; son, Denis (Denise), and the joy of her life for the last 10 years, her grandson Luc; sisters Ermelinda, Maria (Antonio); brothers Manuel (Lurdes), Alberto (Florinda); and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents Belarmino and Teresa; brother Antonio; and brother in law Manuel Cardoso.

Cilda and her sister, Maria, immigrated to Winnipeg, Canada in 1970 from Portugal. Cilda and Joe were married in 1975. Cilda worked in many different factories where she was a leather cutter, always boasting how she was the fastest, and how hard she worked. She retired shortly before her grandson Luc was born, and dedicated her time, before she started battling cancer to raising a kind, smart, thoughtful young man. She would often go for walks, take bus rides, go to the mall, and loved going to Luc’s soccer and hockey games.  We know she will continue to be with him throughout his life.

Cilda loved cooking for family and entertaining, where she was always cracking jokes and making others laugh. She created a warm, welcome home for everyone who came by.

Prayers and viewing will be held Thursday, February 21st at 7:00pm at Immaculate Conception Church at 181 Austin Street N. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 10:00am, interment to immediately follow at Assumption Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Care Society.

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