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Yvonne DeFREITAS
Yvonne DeFREITAS
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Yvonne DeFREITAS Obituary
July 6, 1940 - July 1, 2012
It is with unexplainable sadness to announce
the sudden passing of our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Predeceased by her mother, father and two brothers. Forever missed by two daughters, Allison and Gail (Glenn); two sons, Brian and
Chris; eight grandchildren, Amanda, Melissa, Chelsea, Courtney, Chad, Clint, Derek and
Carson; two great-grandchildren, Madison and Brooklyn; six sisters and four brothers as well as many extended family members and friends. Celebration of Mom's life will be held on
Monday, July 9, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 - 72 Avenue, Surrey, B.C.
Following the service, the entombment will
take place at Gardens of Gesthemani, 15800 -
32 Avenue, Surrey, B.C . Please leave
condolences on the online Memorial Tribute, www.valleyviewsurrey.ca, Obituaries and Tributes. Donations in Mom's memory can
be made to the BC Cancer Agency or the
Diabetes Association.
Mom we will forever miss you.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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May 4, 2013
Grandma, I miss you so much each and evrry day! I love you very much
maurice Gouveia
July 12, 2012
maurice Gouveia
July 12, 2012
maurice Gouveia
July 12, 2012
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maurice Gouveia
July 12, 2012
maurice Gouveia
July 12, 2012
maurice Gouveia
July 12, 2012
Maurice Gouveia
July 12, 2012
Sharon Vieira
July 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Andy & Deb Vieira & Family
July 8, 2012
To my cross country cousins. Words are never enough when you have to endure the loss of someone so special as your mom. I hope the fun times with her give you the strength to go through planning Auntie Yvonne's final resting place. Our thoughts are with you!
All our love Andy, Deb and family
Maurice Gouveia
July 8, 2012
Maurice Gouveia
July 8, 2012
Debbie & Family Gouveia
July 8, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Maurice Gouveia
July 8, 2012
On behalf of Deb, myself and Adrian we would like to express our deepest condolences to Allison,Gail, Brian and Christopher for the lost of their dear Mom also our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of Yvonne's grandchildren,greatgrans and especially all of my wife sisters and brothers,we will all miss Yvonne so very much ,she was always so much fun to be around and the life of the party ,may she rest in peace forever Moms and Pops will be more than happy to see her .
Gerry & Hazel
July 7, 2012
Will miss you much Yvonne especially your cooking. May you rest in Peace forever more
sandy acrobati
July 7, 2012
Love u forever Auntie thanks for being so special I will miss ur wonderful ways always xox
Sandy Fred and Craig Acrobati
July 7, 2012
Cousins there r no words to express how I feel for u all.u r all very dear to me and Auntie was extremely a wonderful women and a forever loving I will always treasure all my special memories with her ..her special ways of going out if her way for me..with preparing my special food treats I love her dearly as I love u all so glad we did have a special time in may on my last visit my heart is full with emotion for u all love u xoSandy Fred and Craig xoxo
Bridget Gonsalves
July 7, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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