I'm so grateful that I got to meet Louise's grandmother, and even though it was for a short time, she left a truly lasting impression on me. I remember having the privilege to try some of her unmatched cooking (I still remember it very well, even now 10 years later), which Louise spoke of often.
As a pretty huge food enthusiast, I feel incredibly honoured to not only having been introduced to the amazing food culture of this family, but also to have learnt some of her recipes, such as her amazing chocolate cake, which I now make for Louise on her birthday every year.

I could immediately tell she was an amazing lady, and I didn't need much time to understand why Louise looks up to her and loves her as much as she does. 
Even though my Portuguese isn't great, I could always feel how incredibly warm and welcoming she was towards me, even when we spoke on the phone. 

She will be remembered forever by all those who have met her.

Grandma will be very missed, but I am so thankful for the memories I made with her. Even though we lived in different countries, I always enjoyed speaking with her on the phone, and the wonderful moments we had when we were able to visit. I was so happy that the last time I saw her I got to introduce her to my husband Christian, who she got along with very well despite the language barrier. We had wonderful day out at the Gaylord Palms Resort, just the three of us, and it is a memory that I will cherish forever. She was an elegant, smart and dignified woman, but one of the things I loved most about her was her cheeky side. She had the cutest laugh, and I will never forget the sassy smile she had when she suggested we should get a cake and some coffee, even though I knew she was supposed to be on a strict diet.

Her outlook on life and it's adversities is the biggest lesson I learned from her, always staying positive and not engaging in petty squabbles. I always feel so proud whenever I show someone pictures of her from when she was young and they tell me I looked so much like her. To me it is the greatest compliment as she was absolutely stunning, inside and out. Even though she has passed on to her eternal home in heaven, myself and my family have a lot we can still learn from her about how to act towards others, and how to face the difficulties life brings us with grace, faith and a positive outlook.

D.Thereza,
Uma pessoa incrível que vai estar para sempre na minha memória , desde a minha adolescência  até hoje, com seu jeito especial de ser.
Quando ela ainda morava no Brasil,todas as vezes que a Thereza vinha para cá ela ligava dizendo, Lia vem que vou fazer aquela torta de presunto...a torta , o piano,as conversas jogadas fora e as risadas com tudo , ficarão para sempre.
O seu carinho e a confiança entre nós continuou a mesma com a mudança de país , sempre fazendo questão da minha presença e fazendo de tudo para nos vermos , mesmo que fosse um pouquinho.!
Minha querida, vá com Deus e descanse em paz porque entre nós você sempre será lembrada.
A vida não é sobre metas, conquistas e linhas de chegada... é sobre quem você se torna nessa caminhada! E a sua foi brilhante!
Com muito carinho, Lia

Minha querida vovó, 
I will miss you dearly. My deepest sadness is that my future children will never get to meet their amazing great-grandmother. You live on however in our hearts, memories, and stories that we shall share with each other and our future generations. I will never forget the first time I saw you play piano in Brazil in your apartment. I literally cried in sheer awe of your ability and performance, even with your poor eyesight. Your love for music is what I will remember most, sitting on the couch together, holding hands and listening to different songs. You were warm, gentle, and affectionate. We never could find Marcha Ortodoxa, but I will always remember us looking for it in the album store, hehe. 
You were always so humble about your cooking, even though it was unmatched. I will fondly remember you cooking biscoito de polvillho and always shielding me from the oil because of how dangerous you said it was. And the Empada de queijo, I would eat it until I got a stomachache, and never regret it. 
You were courageous and adventurous – joining Paulo and I on Thunder Mountain, so that I didn’t go alone and fall out. Or was it because Paulo tricked you and said there was no way to exit once we were in line? Regardless, you were always protective of your grandchildren, even against each other, with an uppercut that rivaled Evander Holyfield!
Although you lived a long life, I still feel like you were taken from us too soon. Even though your journey has ended, I will carry your presence with me in my thoughts and memories. And so, we shall continue this journey in life together. 
Te amo vovó


A vida de nossa saudosa Maria Thereza pode ser resumida em poucas palavras: amor e dedicação à família,  amor ao próximo e amor ao piano. Criou e educou nossos filhos, acompanhou o crescimento dos netos, teve a alegria de conhecer os bisnetos e, felizmente,  deixou em cada um deles um pouco de si. À ela, minha eterna gratidão.

A vida de nossa saudosa Maria Thereza pode ser resumida em poucas palavras: amor e dedicação à família,  amor ao próximo e amor ao piano. Criou e educou nossos filhos, acompanhou o crescimento dos netos, teve a alegria de conhecer os bisnetos e, felizmente,  deixou em cada um deles um pouco de si. À ela, minha eterna gratidão.

Nossos sentimentos pela perda da D.Thereza.
Que o coracao de voces,encontre conforto nesta hora dificil e o que o sofrimento seja breve  e que D.Thereza encontre paz na eternidade.

          Kelly & Barry Blass

Tenho certeza que D. Tereza está no lugar favorito  dela , em frente a um longo piano e com aquele sorriso gostoso no rosto . O pouco que convivi com ela era uma Dana . Lembro sempre dela fazendo elogios !
No final virou uma criança . Linda leve e solta ,assim ela deve estar hoje. E creio que   Neste momento deve estar tocando sua canção favorita ,para que todos que estejam aí fiquem  com o coração tranquilo e que a paz do senhor os conforte para sempre . Mais um anjo 😇 no céu .

 
Os nossos sentimentos pela perda da D.Thereza .
Que o tempo traga paz e alivie o sofrimento.

                                                      Barry & Kelly Blass


Meus sentimentos a família! Conheci a Tereza em 1996 numa breve passada por São Paulo. Ela me recebeu em sua casa com muito carinho, uma mulher muito forte e gentil. Uma mulher linda. 
Um coração enorme. Conheci 3 de seus filhos, todos muito bem educados por ela, em especial convivi com Eliana, uma pessoa forte e generosa que me ajudou muito quando precisei. Obrigada Maria Thereza o seu legado é lindo! E quando você acordar quero te abraçar novamente.

Desejo a toda família meus sentimentos, que o Senhor esteja acalentando o coração de todos vcs. Vou sempre guardar em minha memória, está família que convivi por pouco tempo , mas intensamente. D. Thereza tenho certeza que a senhora está nos braços do nosso Deus todo poderoso. 🙏

Vovó always handled herself with poise. She was chic and elegant. She knew how to dress well. She was warm and welcoming from the first time I joined the family. And she ALWAYS made sure to ask me how I was doing and talk with me, despite not being able to speak the same language. She would ask me questions and I would scramble to find Arthur, who usually had drifted away to talk to someone else. I would say "Arthur, come here! What is she saying?" Meanwhile, she would continue talking as if I could understand her perfectly. Then, I would formulate a response and make Arthur translate it accurately. She was always inviting us over for lunch. I wish we had been able to make it over more often. I once helped her to roll Brigadeiros. I figured I would be okay at it since I work with my hands for a living. Well, her standards were super high and she must have showed me the proper way to roll a dozen times. But I appreciated so much that she took me under her wing and made me feel a part of the family when she could have easily ignored me since we couldn't communicate easily. From the stories I have been told, she was a fierce and independent woman who made a path for herself in this world. She did not settle for anything less than what she deserved and she taught her children and grandchildren to do the same. She has been a true role model and someone I aspire to be like. We can all take solace in knowing that she is finally able to rest now and watch over her family peacefully. She will be missed dearly.

OBITUARIO

Maria Thereza Machado

12 febrero, 1931 – 3 septiembre, 2021

Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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