Maria Machado Raposeiro

      Maria Raposeiro was known as many things to many people. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Maria will be remembered as a very exceptional person.

She was the daughter of Manuel Machado and Ana de Jesus. Maria grew up in Santa Maria, Acores.

Maria was raised with six siblings. Five younger brothers, Joao, Jose, Antonio, Manuel, Miguel and one youger sister, Helena. .

Always considered a “good” friend to those she knew, Maria enjoyed a broad group of acquaintances and several very close friends during her lifetime. Her sister Helena,Maria Rego and Maria Jose Andrade.

Empathic and loyal, Maria was committed to making her new family happy.

Maria worked hard to be a good mother to her children and she did her best to fulfill their needs. Maria was blessed with five children, Four sons, Carlos, Alvaro, Helder and Victor and one daughter, Margarida. Another blessing for Maria was the gift of 17 grandchildren, Paula, David, Diane, Meghan, Elizabeth, Carlos Jr, Susy, Alex, Jason, Brandon, Leaonda, Mark, Tracy, Kaila, Nicole, Jordan, Jesse.

Fortunately, Maria enjoyed what she did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Maria worked diligently and did her best to succeed in her career. Her primary occupation was factory worker. She was employed for 25 years. Maria always sought to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

Maria enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were reading religious books, crocheting, gardening and praying the rosary. She was content to enjoy her favorite pastimes alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.

Maria’s faith was important to her. She was a member at St Ambrose parish.

Mria enjoyed traveling and time away on vacations. It was a chance for her to renew and relax, to visit new places and experience new things. Favorite vacations included trips to Jacksonville Florida, Portugal, Santa Maria, Conneticut.

She retired in the same city she live in, Cambridge Ontario. In retirement, she found new pleasure in attending the Reuter Senior Centre. Even in retirement, Maria continued to stay in touch with her old friends while making plenty of new acquaintances. Maria was active in her new community and felt fulfilled with the opportunities retirement offered her.

Simply stated, Maria was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by her family and friends as being a caring and giving person, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Maria leaves behind her a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life she touched will always remember Maria Raposeiro.

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Passed away peacefully at St. Andrews Terrace on Wednesday Oct. 9, 2013 in her 90th year. Beloved mother of Carlos and wife Elena of Kitchener, Helder of Victoria B.C., Victor of Brantford, Margarida Wesseling (Jeff) of Guelph. Also survived by 17 Grandchildren and 25 Great Grandchildren, 7 Great Great Grandchildren, 2 brothers Antonio Machado (Emilia) of Cambridge, Miguel Machado of Victoria B.C. Predeceased by her parents Manuel and Ana Machado, her husband Alvaro, and her son Alvaro Jr., brothers Joao, Jose and Manuel, and her sister Helena Machado. The family will receive friends at Coutts Funeral Home 96 St. Andrews St., Cambridge on Friday October. 11, 2013 from 5-9 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ambrose R.C. Church, 210 South St. South Cambridge on Saturday October 12, 2013 at 11 A. M. Interment Mt. View Cemetery. Parish Rosary will be recited at the funeral home Friday evening at 8. P.M. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.