Carmen Yvonne Zoe Alvis (nee Nugara)
elevated vDQ3X October 15, 1944 – May 16, 2026
elevated vDQ3X Visitation
Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 pm
elevated vDQ3X Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Monday May 25, 2026, at 10:30 am
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated vDQ3X To view the Funeral Mass live, please click here.
elevated vDQ3X Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated vDQ3X Obituary
Carmen Yvonne Zoe Alvis (nee Nugara) was called home to God peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 81. She will be forever missed by her beloved husband, Mike, her loving children, Aldrin, Neil, Delrene Persad (Sunil) and Sherine; and her cherished grandson, Akash.
elevated vDQ3X She will be held dear in the hearts of her siblings, Naomi Patterson (Ivor), Daphne Parham, Audrey Freeman, Noel Nugara, and Beulah Mustachi (Russell). and sister-in-law, Shirley (The Late Andy Mustachi). Yvonne was adored and will be missed beyond measure by her many cousins, nieces and nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews, relatives, and many friends across Canada, Australia and Sri Lanka. Yvonne is now joyfully reunited in Heaven with her beloved parents, Lytton Gerard Nugara and Edith Rhoda (nee Van Langenberg) and brother, Winston Randolph (Ralph) Nugara.
elevated vDQ3X Yvonne was born in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). A former student of Holy Family Convent Dehiwela and St. Bridget’s Convent in Colombo, Ceylon. She immigrated to Canada with her parents and siblings in 1965 and continued her higher studies at York University where she obtained her BSc (Hons.). She was employed with the Government of Canada as Financial Officer and retired after 30 years of service.
elevated vDQ3X In May 2025, Yvonne moved with her husband Mike to VENVI Greenwood Retirement Home in Brampton, Ontario. Although it was short-lived, she enjoyed the comforts at the Home and took part in all the activities – Religious, social and recreational. She leaves behind a very friendly Management, staff and residents.
elevated vDQ3X Yvonne had a beautiful, gentle soul, and a generous spirit. She enjoyed ballroom dancing and cherished time spent with family and friends. Her home was always open, welcoming stranger and kin alike. Her Christian faith was an essential part of her life. She was kind, thoughtful, and loving. We will miss her dearly.
elevated vDQ3X Donations may be made in memory of Carmen to Fr. Indunil Sampath’s St. Peter’s College Colombo, Sri Lanka Children’s Charity. E-transfers may be sent to delrenepersad@gmail.com using the password: Yvonne. For further information, please contact 416-500-3793.
Thank you Yvonne for all your kindness and generosity you extended to Franklyn and me.. MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN THE PEACE OF ALMIGHTY GOD. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻AMEN🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Our Heartfelt Condolences Dear Naomi, Ivor and family and the rest of Yvonne’s family. May Yvonne’s Dear Soul rest in eternal peace, Amen 🙏
Thank you Yvonne and Mike for your kindness shown to myself Russell and family on arrival to Canada in 1973. God bless you
Marlene
Hey Del,
So sorry to hear of the Passing of you mother. I wish you and your family condolences during this difficult time.
May the soul of aunty Yonne Rest in peace Eternally in presence of JESUS CHRIST pur LORD & SAVIOUR.
Aunty Yvonne was such a blessing to my family. I can never forget her love which was expressed in kind words and deeds.
As family. We express our deepest Sympathies to uncle Mike ,Aldrin, Neil, Delrene & Sherine.
MAY THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY LOVER YOU ALL IN THIS TOME OF DEEP SORROW.
LOVE N BLESSING
Carlyle Mallika Yohan & Wife
Our Deepest Sympathies to Naomi,Beulah,Audrey and rest of the family. I will always remember her hospitality when we visited Toronto in 2009.May she rest in peace
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time our deepest condolences
Our deeoest condolences Mike and family .May her soul RIP.
Dearest Yvonne May Perpetual light shine upon you and May your soul rest in peace.
Another light has gone from our family and we will miss you dearly. You always looked out for me and was there when I needed you.
Mike, Aldrin, Neil, Delrene and Sherine we will always be around if you need us.
Your sister Beulah
To my wonderful godmother you were my guide Your wisdom and love shaped who I am today. You were a mother to me. Thank you for always believing in me. Thank you for the endless love you gave so freely may you rest in peace 🙏
Our heartfelt condolence to Mike and all her loved ones. May dear Yvonne’s soul rest in peace
Our deepest condolences to Mike and family. May she rest in peace.
Dear family of Yvonne, I requested my brother- Rev. Fr. Louis Navaratne, OSB, who is at moment in Kandy. Monti Fano , to offer a mass for Yvonne who was a member of our SBC PPA Ont. May the Lord welcome her to his arms and comfort all her loved ones.
Thank You and God Bless each of you
Rose de Mel and Family
Past Sec of SBC PPA Ont.
Rev Fr. Louis Navaratne. OSB ‘s message below
Rosebud, at your Request – I will be offering Holy Mass on Monday, 25 May, for the Repose of the Soul of dear Yvonne Alvis. May the Angels come and lead Yvonne to her Eternal Home in Heaven.
We also pray that the Holy Spirit will console the hearts of dear Mike and the children: Aldrin, Neil, Sunil, Sherine and grandson Akash. May Our Heavenly Mother with St. Joseph and Saints & Angels be close to Yvonne’s Family & Friends at this moment of pain and sorrow. God bless and love you now and always.
Sorry for your loss.
This is for her friend Esther
My deepest condolences to Mike and his children and their families.
The wonderful memories you have of her may they fill your hearts with warmth.
Our deepest condolences to Mike and the family. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. May Yvonne rest in peace
My deepest condolences for the Alvis family.
We will miss you aunty dearly.
Dear sweet Aunty
You were my second mother and my lifelong guiding light. From my youth to my adult years, you helped shape who I am today, raising me with the same devotion as my own mother. Took care of your wonderful family.
Although my heart aches with the wish that I could have done more to honor you, and you understood me more, please know you will eternally reside in my heart. I will always cherish our family bond. God bless your beautiful soul as you rest peacefully in His grace.
My deepest sympathies to the Alvis family. We will miss Auntie Yvonne dearly. May she rest in peace. Ron
Hell0 Mike,Del & Sherin,
I am very sorry that I cannot make it for the funeral cos had bad incident in my apartment balcony.
My deepest sympathies to your family.
I pray for beautiful soul of Yvonne daily.
May her soul rest in peace
My deepest condolences to Mike, Sherine and Family. I am holding you all in my prayers at this difficult time. I am also present in spirit and in prayer. May God grant her eternal rest. May her soul rest in peace.
Deepest Sympathies
Uncle Mike and Family,
I have such fond memories of Aunty Yvonne, she treated me like one her own children as I would frequently spend weekends with Del in my teens, she had such a big heart and and my mum loved her so much as well!