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Monday, January 18, 2021
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Eulogy:
Hello, my name is Lauren Rebelo and I am one of 6 grandchildren.
The Rebelo Family would like to welcome everyone who is joining us via live-stream, including my sister Jenna & her family who live in Sault Ste. Marie and my cousin Sarah, who is living in Japan. We thank-you all for your love and support.
The following Eulogy has been written by my Dad, my Tia Gina and my Uncle Bob:
Our mother was a feisty woman, who, like many of us, resisted change. Our dad often told us she fought just to come to Canada back in 1964! It takes a strong woman to leave her homeland, get on a plane with two very young children, just 1 and 2 years old and land in a country with a very different climate and a completely different language. Our Mother, like many from that era not only managed to adapt but she thrived!
It didn’t take long for our parents to buy their very first home, a cute little bungalow @ Queen & Jones, in the east end of Toronto. Mom was very proud that she finally had a place to call her own. It was just the 4 of us at that time. Dad was working for TTC and mom @ St. Michael’s Hospital and we were never left with a baby-sitter. Our parents would work different shifts and we would often board the streetcar with our mom, get off @ the corner of Yonge & Queen and wait for our dad to magically appear. It was seamless; mom handed us over, go start her shift at the hospital and we would get back on the streetcar and make the trek home with dad. It was the perfect system and they managed it all without cell phones!
In 1972, we moved to a brand new house in Willowdale. Once again, mom resisted. She cried and she fought hard! Back in the early 1970s, Willowdale was considered far; we were in a brand new subdivision, TTC only went so far and dad didn’t drive. Three years later our brother “Bobby” came along - Regina took it hard as she had been the baby of the family for so many years but she eventually grew to love him.
Mom and dad built a good life for themselves and for us. Dad continued to work for TTC, mom worked @ Providence Villa and we all helped raise Bobby. An opportunity came up for mom to work @ the brand new Eaton’s store, in a newly-built Scarborough Town Centre, as a Baker in their restaurant. As much as she loved her previous jobs and the friends she had made along the way, there were many perks with her working @ Eaton’s. Not only did she bring home deliciously baked goods (she was famous for her lemon tarts), she loved the employee discounts AND discovered a shopping mall! She loved her independence and the freedom to shop. She would tell my dad to just pick her up an hour or so after work was done. Shopping brought her so much joy and we would often pick her up with 4-5 bags in each hand! Whether it was Christmas, someone’s birthday or for no reason at all, many of us would get treated with little treasures just because they were “so cute”!
Mom and dad were fortunate enough to retire early. They became very involved with their Parish, kept up with their Portuguese traditions, continued to make more friends and built a second family. Both sang in the Choir; mom LOVED to sing, dad not so much but what they did, they always did it together. They travelled and whether it was with their family or with friends, they left their mark and made it fun and memorable. In addition to visiting family in the Azores and Fall River, they visited Main Land Portugal, Madeira, Spain, France, Florida, the Caribbean, Curaçao, St. Lucia, the East Coast and Quebec. For someone who didn’t want to leave her homeland, that’s a lot of travelling!
Mom was a kind soul with a heart of gold. She was determined, independent and always put others before her, especially the love of her life. She adored our dad; you wouldn’t always know it with all the yelling and screaming, but she did. Her friends and family meant the world to her. Mom’s hugs were long and she held you so close and tight and for a VERY long time. She was a proud Avo and when the grandkids came to visit, they never left the house without a $5 bill tucked in their pocket to “go buy an ice-cream”, she would say.
Mom was ever-so caring. We have had such an outpouring of love and support, kind words and people sharing their fond memories of a woman who left us under such horrible circumstances. We are all touched by the thoughts and prayers and condolences from so many! We will, and we also ask everyone to cherish their memories of our mom. We must never forget someone who gave us so much to remember.
The last few years have been difficult with mom’s spinal stenosis and on-set of dementia. It’s never easy to see someone in constant pain and constantly struggling. It was heart-breaking to have her move into a nursing home. Once again, she went kicking and screaming and once again, she eventually adapted and grew to enjoy her new environment. So much so, that she was appointed the very important task of folding resident bibs; and, nobody folds bibs quite like our mom, don’t even try! This gave her purpose and once again, she thrived!
We will miss her great cooking and baking and sadly, we will never know her secret recipes because when you’re Portuguese, who needs a recipe? We will miss her fashion. She loved her costume jewelry (something that each of us here is wearing today) and she didn’t hesitate to mix patterns and colours. Let’s just say, she had a style of her own but she also always had class and elegance. Just don’t let her see you wear anything too revealing because she wouldn’t hesitate to adjust your outfit if need be.
Our hearts are broken. On Christmas Day, just shortly after learning our Tio Manuel had passed away, we received that dreaded phone call from the nursing home to say mom had tested Positive for COVID. Not only were our cousins still grieving the loss of their father, two weeks to the day, we had to tell our Tia she had also lost a dear sister.
Mom, you are now @ peace and free from pain. You travelled the world and will be remembered as the Tia who spoke English, the sister who kept her siblings in line, the Avo who adored her grandchildren, the mother (and mother-in-law) who was often a best friend and confident, a loving wife and a dear friend to so many.
We are truly sad that your funeral service isn’t being held in your Parish, your second home. The church would be full, Se-nhor Americo would say a few words on behalf the community and your choir would be singing. Well, you are now reunited with our dad and it won’t be long before you will be singing again, this time with the Angels in Heaven.
A piece from Uncle Bob:
Mom was renowned for her cooking. My friends knew that if they were coming over, or if I was expected to ever leave, they were gonna have to eat something. That was just it, she always gave of herself and thought of others first. In University she felt bad that my girlfriend, now wife, lived on residence and might not always have a home cooked meal. On many occasions I’d come home, and there they were, having supper together. BUT, not to be jealous because their dinners together, in her own words were, “ so cute “ .
Mom’s sense of servitude stemmed from her cherished, early days at St. Michael’s Hospital. “The good times”; she called them. When no one could catch her, running from floor to floor delivering trays of food. She said it broke her heart to leave her friends there. But she had to move on. She soon found purpose at Eaton’s. She helped open and then run their bakery for years to come. (By the way, thanks for all the samples mom). We always said that Eaton’s would have to close before she would ever leave. I guess the point I am trying to make is that she was with you ‘til the end.
One of the greatest acts of servitude you did as Matriarch of our family was take care of our dad. At first it wasn’t too bad. You would get him in and out of the chair lift or out of bed. Even as you grew weaker, your legs may have given out and we knew you were tired, but your heart grew stronger. I can still picture you using your walker and still finding the strength to push dad ahead of you in his wheelchair. Don’t worry mom because there are no wheelchairs allowed in Heaven. It’s now dad’s turn to take care of you again. For both of you to walk as much as you want, just like; “the good times”.
You always taught me that serving others was the toughest job in the world. Yet you never let it show, you made it look easy and you loved doing it. I can only hope to follow in your footsteps and live by your example.
Until that day we meet and we WILL walk together again; “ Ma Abence-me”
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Regina, Joe and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this incredibly difficult time.
Jenn Forgan
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Kevin Martone posted a condolence
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Sending my deepest condolences to the entire family during this difficult time. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prays today . May Lubelia Vicente Rebelo rest in peace.
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Melissa Rea posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
My deepest condolences to everyone. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May she Rest In Peace. Oxoxo
Melissa, Vito, Cienna and Vito Rea
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Maria and Mr. J Azevedo pledged to donate to Our Lady of the Rosary Parish
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Mass for the repose of the souls of
Mrs Lubélia and Mr Jose Rebelo
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Delia Pereira lit a candle
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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My Sincere Condolences to all the family of Sra. Lubélia. Regina, Joe & Rob and all their families. Her suffering is now over. May her Soul Rest in Peace.
From a long time friend from the Church Delia Pereira
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Joe Arruda posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
To my cousins Joe Rebelo, Regina Pedro, Robert Rebelo and your spouses and children. Sending you my thoughts of sympathy and condolences to all off you during this very tough part of life and these times where family and friends can not comfort you in person. I have great childhood memories of your mother my Tia Lubelia. Sending you my love.
Joe Arruda, Oshawa
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Michelle posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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We were left speechless and heartbroken to hear that our beautiful aunt, Tia Lubelia had passed away. Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences goes out to the entire family. Sending all of you our love, prayers and continued strength during this very difficult journey you are all facing and have been confronted with. May your hearts find some Peace and Comfort knowing there is no more suffering in heaven and that Tia Lubelia has been reunited with her heavenly loved ones!
Thinking of all of you and sending our love,
Tony, Michelle, Américo and The Oliveira Boys
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Luba Janakijevski posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Regina, Joe, Rob & Family. We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother.
Our sincere condolences an deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God comfort you, give you strength and place peace in your hearts during this difficult time and help you to heal and remember her in life.
May she fill your hearts with loving memories to cherish eternally.
May she happily unite with her soulmate in heaven and rest in peace together eternally.
God Bless!
With Love, John, Luba, Vanessa, Tiana Rebelo.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Our Condolences to Aunt Regina and family during this difficult time. Love Matthew and Sarah Pedro
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Linda Sinclair lit a candle
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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My condolences to Regina and family during this difficult time. May your mother rest in peace. Linda Sinclair
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Nicholas Rebelo posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Our deepest condolences to your family during this difficult time. May the memories of your mother give you strength in the days ahead. We are thinking of you.
Nicholas & Julia Rebelo
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Monday, January 11, 2021
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Emily & Eileen lit a candle
Monday, January 11, 2021
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Our condolences to the entire Rebelo and Arruda family. Tia Lubellia was such a kind and welcoming human being and will be remembered with great fondness.
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Marg posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, January 11, 2021
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We were deeply saddened by the tragic loss of your mom and we extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May your mother be at peace and we hope that the love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Treasure the memories. Margaret, Ray, Victoria, George & Allison.
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Monday, January 11, 2021
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Sincere sympathy to Regina and the whole family.
Lois Chiocchio
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Billie Jo Wood lit a candle
Monday, January 11, 2021
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Sending deepest condolences to Regina and the entire family.
Billie Jo Wood
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Tony Rebelo posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2021
Rob,Regina, and Joe, you and the entire family are in our hearts. Our deepest condolences on such a tragic loss.
Love always,
Tony & Barb Rebelo
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Nicole Iacoucci & family lit a candle
Monday, January 11, 2021
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So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
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Meaguel lit a candle
Monday, January 11, 2021
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Mrs. Rebels, was a kind-hearted and loving person. I count my self blessed to have met someone so special. I offer my condolences to the family, I pray for strength during this time. She is now with Mr. Rebelo looking down at the family ensuring you all are safe. Sleep in peace Mrs.Rebelo you will sure be missed.
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Monday, January 11, 2021
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We would like to express our sorrow and condolences to you and your family. Your Mother will be a part of our prayers from now on. We hope the precious memories you carry in your heart will help you through this challenging time.
Lopreiato Family
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Maria Zilahi posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2021
Our deepest condolences to Regina and all your Family. You're all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that your beloved mother is at peace and no longer suffering. R.I.P. beautiful Tia Lubelia
Maria Zilahi and Amiga Maria Arruda and Family
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Monday, January 11, 2021
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Tracey Paveling posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2021
So very sad. Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom.
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Diane Arruda posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2021
Such a remarkable sister to my mom and a wonderful aunt. I loved how she was always able to speak English to us. I can still hear her say “so cute”. I loved our conversations. Rest In Peace my sweet Tia Lubelia.
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Odie Arruda posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2021
I was sadden to hear of the passing of a wonderful woman whom I’m very proud to say was my GODMOTHER. MY deepest condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers to the family
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