Maria Elena Silva de Vega passed away peacefully on the morning of January 8, 2020 at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Born on February 8, 1929 in Lima, Peru, Maria was the beloved wife of Guillermo, a devoted mother to Guillermo (Adela) and Nancy (Carlos), adored grandmother to Pamela (Craig), Vanessa (Marc) and Gonzalo, and doting great-grandmother to Sofia and Hawksley. She was predeceased by her daughter, Anita. Survived by her sister Luz and brothers Sergio, "Pepe" and Pedro. Predeceased by her brothers, Luis and Felipe. The family would like to thank Carmen and Hugo Vera for all of their help and support during these difficult two weeks.
Always up for conversation, Maria would chat with everyone regardless of whether they spoke Spanish or not. Even though dementia robbed her of her memories in her final years, she never let this dampen her spirit, nor did it stop her from trying to help you, whether she physically could or not.
Visitation will take place at the Thompson Funeral Home (530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora) on February 1 at 1:00 pm, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm and a reception afterwards. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Maria may be made to Southlake Regional Health Centre.
Descansa en paz, viejita. Ya estas con tu adorada Anita.