Maria was born March 9, 1916 in Goa, India passed away November 18, 2015 at German Canadian Care Home. Maria was predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, Silvester and grandson Brian. She is survived by her children Bernadette (Justin), Raoul (Ingrid), Edna (Joe) and Cecil; grandchildren Clyde (Debbie), Joel (Amaya), Samantha (Pete), Lisa (Nathan), Michelle (Casey) and Natalie; and 6 great-grandchildren Matthew, Rachel, Daniel, Bethan, Tristan, and Kalissa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at All Saints Parish, 821 Fairfax Street, Coquitlam. Entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park, South Mausoleum in Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society of B.C. would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com