Juliana Pinto
elevated fkrmF June 19, 1932 – February 3, 2022
elevated fkrmF Memorial Mass
A Private Memorial Mass will be held in the Chapel of St. Joseph within Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home on Saturday, February 12, 2022.
elevated fkrmF If you wish to view the Mass, please click on the Link below at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
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elevated fkrmF Interment of Ashes
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated fkrmF Obituary
elevated fkrmF It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Juliana. Juliana was the beloved wife of late Michael and proud and loving mother to Maurice (Lorraine). Juliana was the sixth child of late Francisco & Maria Gomes. Loving sister of late Louis (late Maria), late Anna Maria (late Profirio), late Leonor (late Elisio), late Edociana (late Wilfred), late Theodore, late Donato (Bulena), and late Bernadina (late Timothy). Juliana is also survived by many loving nieces & nephews and their families.
elevated fkrmF Juliana was very religious and would always have a prayer tucked away in her wallet or by her bedside. This is one of the prayers found in her wallet.
elevated fkrmF “Dear Mother of Perpetual Help, hold me close to your heart in the same way you held your Son Jesus: and ask the Archangels, St. Michael and St. Gabriel to help me in all my needs. Amen”.
elevated fkrmF She was known by her shortened name, Julia, by everyone. She had the great pleasure of growing up in a large and loving family in Colva, Goa in India. Even though they are spread all over the world now, they were always in her heart.
elevated fkrmF Julia did her high schooling in Hubli at the Sacred Heart Convent, and then took a secretarial course in Bombay. She then worked there until she met Michael who had come from Kenya with his mother on a visit. Michael was introduced to her by her sister Leonor. Some time after, Julia departed Goa to travel to Kenya where she then married Michael in 1960. A year later Maurice was born. Many lovely years were had in the countryside, Kisumu and Nairobi.
elevated fkrmF It was in 1976 that through Julia’s foresight, Julia and Michael made the move across the world again to an unknown land for a better life for their son. Julia started work as a secretary for Munich Reinsurance of Canada and remained there for the remainder of her career. At the beginning it was hard work settling in Canada, but eventually the family made another home here. It was a very courageous move for their age.
elevated fkrmF It was not until Maurice had finished his schooling that Julia could relax. It was in Julia’s retirement years that she really began to enjoy life, meeting new friends and travelling. She enjoyed sewing, decoupage, and craft embroidery including Bunka, and quilting. She was very engaged socially, partaking in many activities as a member of the Pickering Seniors Club, Canorient Seniors Club, and St. Francis Xavier Seniors Club. She used to practice her singing in the Canorient choir, and both she and Michael played Bridge together everyday at home as well as at the club and in tournaments. Julia was also quite involved in charitable work along with Michael who was a Brother of the Knights of Columbus. She and Michael were truly loved and appreciated by their friends.
elevated fkrmF Among her treasured travels, were her trip to Israel to the Holy Land and to Europe to visit the holy sites. She made a point of going to see her family who were dispersed all over the world, including England, Germany, Australia, USA, Goa, and Spain. She enjoyed going on trips with her Bridge club or Seniors club to the Caribbean Islands and on cruises enjoying activities and playing Bridge.
elevated fkrmF Juliana is to be remembered for her strength and love for her family. She wanted for nothing. Her family was enough. Her only wish was for her children to be successful, happy and safe.
Our sincere condolences to Maurice and Lorraine on the sad
passing of their mother, Julia. We shall pray for her.
May her soul rest in peace. Amen.
Margaret and Ted DeSouza and family.
Thank you, having the love and support of family helps us manage through this difficult time.
I only came to know Julia when, me and my late husband Kevin joined the Canorient Seniors Club, Julia and Michael both welcomed us when we joined the Canorient Seniors, she was a kind gentle lady. Remember Maurice your Dad and Mum are united again in their heavenly abode. May she Rest in Eternal peace and you and your family have the courage to bear her loss.
Thank you, we appreciate all your kind thoughts and wishes.
Our deepest sympathies on the death of your dear mother. our prayers are with you all.
Thank you, we appreciate your prayers and the gift of a holy mass for mum.
My deepest sympathy to you Maurice and the rest of the family. I came to know both your Mum and your dad Michael when they joined the Canorient club…..where they loved to play Whist , Bingo or Bridge. Lovely, fun-loving couple whom I had a great deal of respect for. Juliana ( as I always called her) , came on a few group trips abroad too.!
Thank you Austin. You were all a huge support for my mum and dad, especially on the trips.
Maurice and Lorraine – Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Anita and I remember of the great times we spent whilst visiting your parents in Pickering. She was a great host and loved to entertain all with the lovely meals she wholeheartedly enjoyed preparing.
Maurice – while Mom was a great emotional support for you, she has prepared you stay strong and focused. You have a lovely person in Lorraine and your close friends to support you when needed.
May Mom rest in eternal peace along with your Dad. Stay strong during this tough phase as it shall pass leaving you and Loraine to always remember them with great memories. Anita and I, surely will.
Thank you, we were deeply touched by your words of sympathy and support. Mum and dad always asked about my Western bros.
Maurice, I knew your parents very well when they were in Nairobi.
I was very close to your mother, what a wonderful and strong woman she was and, very spiritual. Please accept my sincere condolences. May her rest in internal peace.
Yours in deep sympathy
Vivian
Thank you for your message of sympathy, and thank you for reaching out to us in this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear about Julia . She now joins Michael in their heavenly abode. I got to know her at Bridge and she and Michael were formidable opponents. May you be consoled by your memories of your time together. May her soul Rest In Peace
Thank you, your kindness in this time is much appreciated. Dad loved Bridge more so than mum and actually made a study of the game.
May her soul rest in peace till we meet again in heaven
Thank you for your kind thought.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Mum and my dearest Aunty Julie. We shared many happy memories together over the years with our families and both your Mum and Dad will be sadly missed for their love and devotion. They will be fondly remembered. May they both now rest in peace with their brothers and sisters and the guardian angels all around them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Maurice and Lorraine at this time and we send you all our love from Rui, Sunshine, Luis, Xavier and Alicia.
Thank you, you have been so supportive through this period. Your care and kindness meant so much to me. It gave me great comfort in those painful hours by my mums bedside.
Dear Maurice and Lorraine,
Your parents,Michael and Juliana were our family friends. We broke bread together several times at each other’s home and had some memorable moments together. We sincerely share your loss and pray that the Lord grant them eternal peace.
Thank you, your friendship meant a lot to my parents. We truly appreciate your kind thoughts and memories for both my parents.
Dear Maurice and Lorraine I got to know your Mom and Dad at the Canorient Seniors’ club, They loved to lay whist and often won.
May their souls rest in peace and God give you the strength to bear this loss.
Thank you for remembering mum and dad. They loved the Canorient Seniors club, they took part in many of the activities and built many sincere friendships. We are grateful for your kind thoughts and sympathy.
Dear Maurice and Lorraine
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. Our deepest sympathy.
Love
Odette and Ludo Pinto
Thank you, your love and support help make this hard time easier as we move through this difficult period.
Dear Maurice and Lorraine:
My sincere condolences on the death of your beloved mother. It can be challenging to lose both dearly loved parents within a year. As the first hymn in today’s funeral mass reminded us, don’t be afraid … to take the time you need to feel all your emotions … knowing that you are not alone, that God is with you always. As your Mum did, keep a prayer of love tucked close to your heart, knowing that your Mum and Dad continue to stay close to you connected by love.
May your Mum be reunited with your Dad and may they rest in the eternal peace, grace and love of God.
(P.S. You gave a lovely tribute to your Mum and she must be looking over you feeling proud of the son you are.)
With sympathy.
Thank you for your touching and compassionate words of encouragement. Mum was the last of her seven brothers and sisters and was prepared for her time when it came. I just wasn’t. Be there for your parents as they are always there for you. I wear my dads simple watch, and you just gave me the idea to put a prayer that was close to mum in my wallet.
My Deepest sympathy for your mother’s passing. My late husband Franco and I knew your Mum and Dad from when we were in Nairobi and became close friends. We always kept in touch with them when they relocated to Canada, and were very pleased when they came to visit us in Boston. I will always keep happy memories of them and in my prayers. I hope it gives you comfort in knowing that she is at peace and reunited with your father. God bless, Celine & family.
Dear Celina,
Thank you for your heartwarming message. You welcomed us into your home and we were family. One of my favourite memories, around 17yrs. old, was of the whole family playing Uno and having so much fun. Mum and dad loved you and Franco. I am happy you got to talk with her recently on the phone. I was with her at the time and it really lifted her spirits.
Love,
Dear Maurice and family, We were so sorry to learn of your dear Mother’s passing. May you find comfort in knowing she is resting in the loving arms of her Savior, and finding comfort with her beloved Michael. We will remember her fondly.
Canute & Eve DeSouza
Thank you Canute and Eve,
Your support and thoughts make this difficult time easier. I never thought of losing mum and dad, as they were so active before. But this pandemic denied them of all that was fun in their life. Be there for your mum, I am sure you all are. I recall her saying Carol lives close by.
I know mum is in a better place with dad and her family and this gives me some peace.
Love,