Lucia De Fatima Chaves
elevated 1bFWS October 13, 1957 ~ January 9, 2024
elevated 1bFWS Visitation
Monday, January 15, 2024 from 4 -8 pm & Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. -1:15 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 1bFWS Funeral Mass
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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elevated 1bFWS Burial
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7
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elevated 1bFWS Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Lucia De Fatima Chaves, on the morning of Tuesday, January 9th after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed away peacefully at home in North York, Ontario at the age of 66 years old.
elevated 1bFWS Born on October 13, 1957, in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Azores, she was the eldest daughter of Antonio Moura and Emilia Santos. She was predeceased by her brother, Francisco and survived by her siblings Joaó, Antonio, Cidalia, Jose Manuel and Adia.
elevated 1bFWS On May 13, 1973, she first met the love of her life, Jose Antonio Chaves. After a brief courtship, they were married on March 21, 1974, in Santa Maria. They immigrated to Canada on January 3, 1975, to start their new life together. That same year, at the very young age of 18, they started their family. Her greatest accomplishment was becoming a mother and taking care of her 3 sons.
elevated 1bFWS Loving Mother to Nelson (Diane), Claudio (Debbie) and Jason (Linnea). Caring Avó to Jacob, Lucas, Vanessa, Marcus, Kyle and Nathaniel.
elevated 1bFWS Lucia loved to be surrounded by people and visiting with family and friends, even in her final days. Her boisterous voice and infectious laugh could fill any room. Lucia cherished her lifelong friendships and always made an effort to stay in contact with those she loved.
elevated 1bFWS Lucia was a talented baker and enjoyed sharing her delicious cakes, biscoutos and sweet massa with family and friends.
elevated 1bFWS Our mother’s spirit was full of life, passion and above all else, love. She cared for our family with selfless devotion and left our hearts filled with beautiful memories. She will be truly missed.
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I can’t even begin to put into words how important you were to me Lucia. Your loss is absolutely devastating and the hole left in my heart will never be filled.
I will never forget you.
Love you always
Rest in peace
Sorry for your loss she may Rest In Peace 🙏😢
My deepest condolences Debbie to you and your family 🙏Sorry for your loss❤️
Dear Nelson and family,
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful Mother ❤️ from our hearts to yours. Our deepest condolences 🙏
Angela Cavanagh
Paul’s sister, Robs Mom
My deepest condolences to all the family 🙏🙏
My sincerest Condolences to Joe and the Family a truly tragic loss!
Even though we only met 1 or 2 times I truly remember her graciousness and her kind nature!
To Joe who I worked with day in day out for years who taught me so much about Railroading and shared many a laugh!
My deepest heart condolences.
My sincerest condolences to the whole family. 🙏
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I met your mother a few years back at Sauble Beach. I was shocked and very saddened by the news of her passing. May God give you all strength during this difficult time. May she RIP. 🙏