Obituary of Idalina Lopes

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at the age of 86. Idalina was born July 12, 1925, in Paradela, Portugal, the daughter of the late Joăo and Maria do Carmo Cordeiro Gonçalves. Beloved wife of 62 years and soulmate of José. Loving mother of Maria Esposito (Ralph), Frank Lopes (Rita), and Tony Lopes (Laura). Cherished grandmother (vóvó) of Candice, Aaron, Craig, Jessica, Brendan, Jordyn and Adrian. Sister of the late Celeste Bernardo, Acácio Gonçalves, Albertina Pascoal (Armando), Jerónimo Gonçalves (Conceiçăo), and Irene Gonçalves. Sister-in-law of the late Maria Pascoal (Vancislau), late Lucinda Cruz (António), late Etelvina Santos (Henrique) and Fernando (Lourdes). Idalina will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends in Portugal and Brazil. Sincere thanks to the staff at the FJ Davey Home and Sault Area Hospital for their wonderful care and compassion. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Road 705-945-7758) on Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 12 pm until time of the funeral service in the chapel at 4 pm. Memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Naturopathic Foundation or any charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.