Aurea Fernandes
elevated kefqj September 27, 1937 ~ September 9, 2026
elevated kefqj Visitation
Friday, September 18, 2026 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East Thornhill, Ontario L3T 3Z6
elevated kefqj Funeral Mass
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph – located within Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated kefqj Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Section 19
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario L3T 2C7
elevated kefqj In Loving Memory of Aurea
elevated kefqj Our precious mother, Aurea, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at Hill House Hospice in Richmond Hill, after a tireless battle with uterine cancer.
elevated kefqj Born in Melgaço, Portugal, Aurea moved with her family to France as a teenager, where she met and married her husband, Antonio. Together, they welcomed their daughter, Odette, and son, Raul, before beginning a new life in Canada. They settled in Toronto, surrounded by family.
elevated kefqj Aurea was a warrior with a heart of gold and a magnetic smile. She was fiercely loyal, loved unconditionally, and was a surrogate mother to her siblings as the eldest of the family. She was a talented seamstress, avid gardener, and wonderful cook, but her greatest joy was her family.
elevated kefqj She will be deeply missed by; her children, Odette (Allan)and Raul(Kim); her grandchildren, Dayna (Jason), Alexandra, Evan, and Noah (Briana); and her great-grandchildren, Amelia and Bianca. She is also lovingly remembered by her siblings Juliette(Greg),Francois (Wilma), Auguste( Myra), Alda(Joaquim), Fernando (Marlene) ,Alice( Pablo) and their families. She was predeceased by her siblings Hortelinda (Jose) and Judite .
elevated kefqj Aurea leaves behind a legacy of strength, love, devotion, and family. Her beautiful smile and generous heart will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
elevated kefqj Our warrior, our protector, our mother, and our heart. Forever loved. Forever missed.
elevated kefqj We would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to the staff of Hill House Hospice for their kind ,compassionate and gentle care of our mother.
elevated kefqj In lieu of flowers ,please consider donating to the Hill House Hospice in Richmond Hill.
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Aurea Fernandes was such a beautiful, warm soul. She always made me feel like a part of the family whenever I saw her, and I will always cherish that kindness.
She raised an incredible son, and her love and kindness live on through Raul and her beautiful family. Sending all my love and deepest condolences to Raul and the entire family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. ❤️
My Godmother will be so missed, eventhough we didnt see eachother often as I became an adult, she was always in my heart. My deepest condolences to Raul, Odette and the entire family. She will always be in my prayers, until we meet again.
Dear Odette
My deepest condolence to you and your family
May the wonderful memories you shared bring you comfort in the days ahead
We are so sorry for your less, Odette. May she rest in peace. She goes on to the next world with a lot to be proud of! God Bless!
Yours, Steve & Noreen McDonald