Angela Mary Josephine Coutinho
elevated hVaXb June 26, 1936 ~ January 27, 2026
elevated hVaXb Funeral Mass
To be held privately
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated hVaXb Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated hVaXb Obituary
Angela Mary Josephine Coutinho passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on January 27, 2026. Born June 26, 1936, Angela was the 7th of 8 children of Cosmas and Conccicao Coutinho. Her childhood, which she often recalled fondly, was spent in Santa Cruz, Mumbai, where she graduated from St. Theresa’s Convent School. Notwithstanding the limited opportunities available to women at the time, Angela always wanted more, and took secretarial courses at St. Sophia’s College. She was among the first in her family to emigrate, moving to Kampala, Uganda to marry her spouse, Francis Alex Coutinho.
elevated hVaXb Angela loved her friends and family with the ferocity of a mother bear or perhaps a dragon.
Mom/Nana is survived by her children, Jude (Meling), Mario (Alice) and Richard; her grandchildren, Shayne, Jenna, Sabrina (Stefan), Jadon, Jalen, Aaliyah and Kiran; and her greatgrandchild, Jaxson, who always brought a twinkle to her eye.
elevated hVaXb Angela faced two particular hardships in her life with resilience and resolve. First, in December 1972, her property confiscated and expelled from her home by the Ugandan dictatorship, she travelled across the world to a ground floor apartment in Flemingdon Park, Toronto with three young boys. She quickly adapted to Canadian life despite her persistent hatred of the cold, ensuring we had a memorable first Christmas, with a makeshift bush, extracted from the front yard, that served as our first Christmas tree. Years later, now established with a job with the federal government, making a home in North York and driving everyday in her beloved Pontiac Ventura, she suddenly lost in 1988 her husband to leukemia shortly after her 25th wedding anniversary and three months after his diagnosis.
Though never the same, she again slowly rebuilt her life with determination, buying a new condominium in Scarborough which continued to serve as a home for many years. Her fierce determination in enduring unexpected hardships, including Alzheimer’s disease in her latter years, will always serve as an example for us.
elevated hVaXb Angela has left an indelible mark, including her strong opinions, art, long telephone conversations, her preference for bread, butter and jam any time of the day, large social gatherings she hosted, Thursday night McDonalds, and her unforgettable cooking skills that produced her famous beef samosas, sorpatel, vindaloo, Goan sausages, bebinca and other Christmas sweets, English breakfasts every weekend, and so much more, all lovingly made.
Angela liked dresses and red lipstick, perfume, nail polish and high heels, wearing these even at the hospital when her husband was dying and where she spent many overnights at his side: when asked why she just didn’t wear more comfortable clothes, she replied, “I do it for your dad.” Though absent in person, Angela will always remain present in our hearts.
elevated hVaXb Appreciating your warm thoughts, prayers and support during this time of deep sorrow, the family has kindly requested that no condolence visits be made.
elevated hVaXb Should you wish, in lieu of flowers, donations in Angela’s honour can be made to a charity of your choice.
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What a beautiful lady she was! Her life was so unique and inspiring. Sending our love and prayers to your family.
Thanks so much, David. This means a lot
To my dear Jude, Mario, and Richard
Your family is being thought about and wished much comfort in the days
And weeks to come.
Hoping it will ease your sorrow to know that we are thinking of you and caring about you all at this difficult time.
My prayers and thoughts from the heart. Please know how very sorry I am for your loss and share your grief and pain. With sincere sympathy Love Sheila
Thank you for your kind words, Sheila. Remembering my wonderful aunt Maggie and mom’s stories about her loving big sister.
Thanks Sheila.
I love you nana 🥰 love your dolly
My condolences to the family especially Richard. The rock of the family has now passed. May you find comfort with each other .
Thanks so much Carolyn. I’m not sure but I’m thinking you may have come to my dad’s funeral back in 1989?.
Dear Richard,
My deepest condolences. My memories of your mother: such a kind hearted, wonderful spirit. My heart goes out to you and your extended family. A lovely tribute was crafted in her memory.
Thanks so much, Meredith
To Richard and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. From the pictures she seemed to love her family and life. May all your wonderful memories help you heal.
Thanks so much, my friend
My heartfelt condolence on the loss of your mom dear Richard, Jude, Mario and families. Angela was a very caring soul who touched the hearts of many, certainly a ‘treasure’. A great soul never dies; delve in the memories you shared, it binds you together again and again.
May you find peace in the warmth of friends and those around you
Thanks for the kind sentiments A. Melba
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family dear Richard in thèse difficult times. Love, Melisa xx
Thanks so much, my friend Appreciate you taking the time to write
Richard, I am so sorry. Your Mom sounded amazing. She must have been so proud of You, Love Meredith
Richard
May her memory be a blessing. Wishing you and your family our deepest condolences.
Thanks so much, Saara
Dear Richard, Jude and Mario, our thoughts are with you and your families at this difficult time. Your Mom was a wonderful lady. When we were younger, Richard, she always welcomed me into her home with a warm smile and a twinkle in her eye. She made me feel like an honoured guest. And it was plain to see how much she loved you. She was so proud of you!
Thanks so much, Nancy and Ricardo. Mom always spoke so highly of you, Nancy.
Fondest memories of my Aunt Angie growing up. She will be greatly missed but is now with her beloved Francis.
Jude, Mario, Richard and families, our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will not be forgotten. May her soul rest in peace.
Thanks Colin, Shirley, A. Bertie’s, Jacob and Alexander.
Dearest Richard and your big family of siblings, nieces and nephews and one grand-nephew,
What a spirited, determined, resourceful, thoughtful, wonderful and beautiful woman, wife, mama, grand- and great-grandmother your Mom was. Her indelible mark carries on in you all, in ways wondrous, and in ways that honour her very being. You are in my thoughts and prayers, now and for the days to come.
Sending a gentle hug of comfort,
Tonya
Thank you so much Tonya. Your words are beautiful and much appreciated. I hope our paths cross again soon. Life is too short.