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elevated UMndl April 1, 1931 – June 11, 2021

elevated UMndl Our hearts are broken as we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Vavó and Bisavó, Rosa Torres Marques.  She passed away peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital, on Friday, June 11, 2021, at the age of 90. Beloved mother to Helena (George) and Lucia (Victor) and adored Vavó to Christopher, Chantel (Euan), Alyssia (Rahim) and Julian. Rosa was also Bisavó to three great grandchildren, Lincoln, Lucas and Addison. She loved her family beyond words.

elevated UMndl Rosa was the daughter of José Resendes Torres and Rosa Raposo Torres. She was a sister to Maria (deceased), Manuel (deceased), Virgilio, João (deceased) and Alcida (deceased).

elevated UMndl Born  on April 1, 1931, in S. Miguel, Azores (Portugal), Rosa immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1969 with her two daughters.

elevated UMndl Rosa was a warrior. Her beloved husband, Manuel Luis Marques, passed away in 1958, after only three years of marriage. A loss so devastating that she never, ever truly recovered from. They are now finally reunited. Her daughters were 3 years old and 6 months old at the time. She raised her daughters and dedicated her life to them.

elevated UMndl Rosa was a professional seamstress. She was very creative, both in her sewing and her crafts. She was a devout Catholic, attending mass at St. Mary’s Church in Toronto and then at Our Lady of Fatima parish in Brampton.

elevated UMndl We will miss her so much. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

elevated UMndl As expressions of sympathy donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated. 

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