Lucy Letra
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February 28, 1948 ~ September 21, 2023
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Monday, September 25, 2023 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 10:30 am
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Lucy (nee Ruivo) in Toronto at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Antonio for 49 wonderful years. Devoted mother to David (Ana) and Diana (Nick). Proud grandma to Valentina, Scarlet, Owen and Elena. Sister of Adelaide (Joe), Tony (Glenis) and Manuel (Patricia).
elevated ftL0H Thank you to all the staff, nurses and to Dr.Christidis of Valleyview Residence for taking care of our Lucy.
elevated ftL0H Lucy worked as an administrator at the TCDSB working at St. Joseph’s College and St. Joseph’s Morrow Park for many years.
elevated ftL0H She came to Canada at a young age with her parents and siblings from Portugal. Her family briefly lived in Sault Ste. Marie and moved to downtown Toronto where she grew up.
elevated ftL0H Lucy flew to Angola to marry Antonio where they lived there for a few years before returning to Canada to start their family.
elevated ftL0H Lucy was a very special person. She was generous, open minded and was accepting of everyone. She was an incredible and supportive wife and mom who had a special gift in the kitchen. Having her in our lives was a true blessing. Her love for her grandchildren was without limit.
elevated ftL0H Her huge heart and her beautiful smile will never be forgotten.
elevated ftL0H Flowers are welcome, if desired donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
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Dear Antonio, Diana and David, please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences during this very sad time. Luzia was a wonderful and kind person. I will remember her with great fondness. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary, Georgette, and Christine Ferreira ♥
My sincere condolences to the Antonio, Diana and David for your loss. Lucy was a wonderful person. She was kind and always willing to help. Antonio,? I remember meeting the two of you in Rome and on the corner of Euclid in little Italy. Diana, you were wonderful to teach. Blessings to your whole family. May angels carry your mother safely home to her Maker. Lucy was a lovely lady.
My dear family, you are going through such an unimaginable experience of pain that can’t be measured! Lucy was a phenomenal human being! Always with a smile and her door was opened to so many! She had a kind heart and never judged anyone. She will be forever missed! May you rest in peace!
Primos, António, David, Diana, e famila, neste momento tão dificil e duro ,com a partida da nossa querida Luzia, estamos com vocês. Os nossos sinceros sentimentos. Que Deus vos abençoe.
Filomena Dias, S. António Santos e tio Joaquim Dias
I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember your mother well from my time as a student at St. Joe’s. She was a kind and generous lady. I would bump into her later at social events with Tony Letra and she would still remember me from my student days. May she rest in peace.
Dear Tony,
I got the message from my daughter, Mary regarding the passing of your wife, Lucy. Mary went to St. Joseph’s College in Wellesley. I was thinking of your family last week. God has blessed your beautiful family. Lucy is at peace with God. Please accept my family’s prayer!
God bless.
Teodora S. La Madrid, ofs
Dear Sr. Tony Letra, David & Diana so, so sorry for your Loss. May your wife and mom find her eternal Peace with God where she won’t suffer no more. She’s another beautiful STAR.
Antonio, Diana and David. We are so sorry for your loss. Luzia was a kind, warm and generous soul. Wishing you peace and courage in this very difficult time.
Dear Tony:
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Our faith has us believe she is now in a better place. Hopefully that will be some small consolation for you and your children.
Dear David and Family, please accept our condolences on your loss. You spoke often of your mum with great love and compassion, and she was truly blessed to have such a caring family looking after her. Praying for all of you. Take gentle care of one another and find comfort in the many happy memories that you share.
Dear Tony, Diana, David and family, on behalf of my family, please accept our deepest condolences and sympathy. We will always remember Lucy’s infectious smile and her gracious and easy going attitude. May the lovely memories you have and shared remain as a comfort to the family. May Lucy rest forever in the arms of our Lord. Sincerely, Fatima Barreira Colaiacovo and Family
I have fond memories of working with Lucy at St. Joseph’s College School. She was a kind, generous and patient administrative assistant. She always had a smile on her face and loved her job. It was such a pleasure to work with her. When my husband and I went to Punta Cana for our 4th wedding anniversary, we met Tony and Lucy on the beach and we spent a wonderful week together! They were a magical couple. May Lucy rest in peace in heaven! Sending condolences to the whole family.
Dear Diana: we’re so sorry for your loss of your mom, for Nick’s loss of his mother-in-law and for Scarlet’s a s Owen’s loss of their grandmother. Peter and I are thinking of you and all your family as you go through this very difficult time.
With live from
Sue and Peter
Auntie Susie and Uncle Peter
Xox
Dear Mr. Letra, Diana and David. I’m truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. It’s comforting to know that she’s found peace in a better place, and I hope that thought brings you some solace.
Diana, We are truly sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Your mother was a remarkable woman, and her memory will live on forever.
If there’s anything we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Wishing you all strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Our sincerest condolences to the entire family during this very difficult time.
Domenic & Tania xoxo
Dear Diana, Nick, & Family,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss.
Please accept our sincere condolences on behalf of our family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Eduardo & Lubelia
Our deepest condolences Sr. Letra and family for your loss. May Dona Lucy Rest In Eternal Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this moment of pain and grief 😔
Dear David
Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my prayers at this sad time. May God give you the strength you need to cope with the loss of your mother.
Dear Tony, David and Diana,
I offer you my prayerful condolences on your great loss of Lucy. I am so sorry I learned about this too late to be able to share my condolences with you in person. I am presently in Toronto but will be heading out to Nova Scotia in early November. I had the pleasure of working alongside Lucy for 10 years at St. Joe’s Wellesley. Lucy’s office was beside my VP office and Lucy and I frequently shared conversations and laughter through the walls. Lucy was always a kind and generous person, and so quick to offer me any assistance she could provide. To staff and students, Lucy always presented a friendly face and a positive demeanor. May your many memories console you and bring you a good measure of comfort, and even a few smiles and chuckles, in the lonely days ahead. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. God Bless!
Dear Tony,
Gordon told me of your loss. I know you and your family will miss
her very much. I’m so sorry for your loss.