Philomena Luiza D’Souza
elevated foYm1 August 14, 1936 – March 10, 2024
elevated foYm1 Visitation
Monday March 18, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated foYm1 Funeral Mass
Tuesday March 19, 2024 at 10:30am
St. Patrick’s Parish
5633 Hwy 7, Markham, ON L3P 1B6
elevated foYm1 Click here to Livestream the Mass
elevated foYm1 Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (Enter at Langstaff Entrance)
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated foYm1 Obituary
It is with deeply saddened hearts that we share the sudden passing of our beloved mom, Philomena D’Souza (nee Pinto), age 87, on March 10, 2024 at Sunnybrook Hospital. She is now reunited with her late husband of 53 years, Vincent, who adored and loved her beyond measure, and basking in the glory of eternal peace.
elevated foYm1 The ache of missing her will always be felt so strongly by her daughter Venetia and son Adrian (Francesca) to whom she was a beacon of light, faith, selflessness, courage and love. She was raised in a family with one of the strongest of family bonds which she carried through to how she raised her own family.
elevated foYm1 She will be dearly missed by her sisters Rita (late Michael), Theresa (late Nelson), Esther (Tony), her brother Anthony (Julie) and, will reunite in heaven with her sister Clare, brother George (Doreen) and parents Angela and Benedict.
elevated foYm1 Her sweet and gentle soul was loved by her extended family of brother & sister in laws, cousins, nieces & nephews and their families, caregivers who became family and many friends she made along the way.
elevated foYm1 Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Philomena (Phil) enjoyed the simple pleasures of this life. She often spoke of the good old days surrounded by lots of people, loved to read, play games like scrabble and go to the casino. She was a teacher at St. Patrick’s, an all-boys school and was adored by her graduates who years later would express their thanks to her.
elevated foYm1 After a little bit of ‘running after her,’ she said yes and married her forever love Vincy. Soon after they had Adrian & Venetia, she had the courage to encourage him to venture to Canada alone. Joining him over a year later with two small kids, they built a beautiful life in Canada. She would start a new career at an Insurance company for many years and was still doing work right into her 70s.
elevated foYm1 Her love of children was evident, they lit her up. Her love for her baby doll Hope was enduring and demonstrated the pure childlike beauty in all of us.
elevated foYm1 In recent years, she battled a few really tough illnesses but you would never know it as she did it with such grace and always a sense of humour. She did it by holding onto what was most important to her, her Faith. Knowing with all certainty that in trusting in God, all would be okay. Faith was her guide and she would want having Faith to be her legacy. With it there is always Hope.
elevated foYm1 In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul and to the Hospital for Sick Children.
elevated foYm1 Please feel free to leave an online message of condolence to the family. Thank you.
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Our deepest condolences to the family. May her soul Rest In Peace
Dear Venetia, Adrian and the whole family, My sincere condolences, May the Lord grant you grace and strength to cope in this difficult time. She was the sweetest person I have met, she will be greatly missed.
Deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We did not have the privilege of meeting, knowing Philomena personally but her nature & personality got across family lines positively n beautifully. Rest in Peace from all the Menezes family.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to all the family. May she rest in peace.
Our sincere condolences to the family and especially to Esther. She sounds like a wonderful lady. May her gentle soul RIP.
My condolences to all the family. May her soul rest in Eternal Peace with God.
My heartfelt and profound sympathy to dearest Theresa and all family members. May her soul rest in peace.
Philomena has been a Lover of Life and it was always a Joy to Be with her. She is missed, however her lovely spirit is always in our heart. Sending love and Hugs to the Family!
May her soul rest in peace. Amen.
My condolences to Venetia, Adrian, Rita, Theresa, Esther, Anthony, & their families.
My deepest condolences to all the family. May her soul rest in peace. Amen
Heartfelt sympathy to the family.
May her soul Rest In Peace !
My condolences to the entire family. May her Soul Rest in Peace.
My deepest condolences to the family. May her soul rest in peace.
Our heartfelt condolences to the D’Souza family, Theresa, Esther and Tony.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
My condolences to all the family. May her soul Rest in Peace.
My deepest sympathies
Our deepest condolences Venetia and Adrian. Fond memories of your Mom. She is at peace and reunited with your Dad. May their souls rest in peace. Amen
May her soul rest in Peace..
May her soul rest in peace,
Suzanne and Charles Gonsalves
Dear Venetia, I’m very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family. May God give you all the peace, grace, and strength during this difficult time. May her soul rest in peace 🙏
Dear Venetia, Adrian, and the entire family
Our sincere condolences. May the Good Lord grant you all the grace and strength to bear this great loss. Philo was a soft-spoken person and will be greatly missed. May her soul rest in peace Amen.
Our heartfelt condolences to Venetia and Adrian and families to Theresa, Victor and family and extended families. I have fond memories of Phil as she participated in many church and school, and then I met her a number of times as parishioners of St. Thomas, the Apostle Parish in Markham.
We now pray for the eternal repose of her soul. May she enjoy the happiness of heaven, once again united with Vincent.
We will always remember the good times we spent as neighbours in FCCHS, Karachi. Rest In Peace dear Phil
Our sympathies to Adrian and Venetia
Dear Theresa, Esther,Tony and the Dsouza family,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. May the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Please accept our sincere condolences
Bosco, Ignacia and Terence John
My deepest condolences to you and the family Venetia. May she rest in peace. 🙏
Sincere Condolences Venetia, Adrian and her close-knit family. Phil will be remembered in our prayers. May her soul rest in eternal peace as she reunites with the rest of her loved ones.