Death Notices

MENDES, Maria Jose  (1929 - 2017) - surrounded by her loving family and promoted to the arms of her Lord & Saviour at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Thursday, June 15th, 2017 in her 89th year.  Beloved wife of Manuel Mendes of Simcoe.  Loving mother of Maria Moore (Gord) and Tony Mendes (Maria), all of Simcoe.  Cherished grandmother & great grandmother of Paula Duarte, her sons Abraham, Elijah & Eithan;  Claudio Duarte (Becky), son Matthew;  Sherri Moore (Robert McCall), children Logan, Liam & Grady;  Robert Moore (Samantha), daughters Grace & Katie;  Alex Mendes (Kim), sons Logan & Connor;  Aimee Bernardo, daughters Aiylah & Tenley.  Maria is predeceased by several brothers and sisters in Portugal.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Maria with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Monday, June 19th, 2017 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Maria’s funeral service will be held from Emmanuel Bible Church, 24 Churchill Circle, Simcoe on Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Steve Faulkner officiating.  Interment:  Oakwood Cemetery, Simcoe.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Maria are asked to consider Cystic Fibrosis or the Little People of Ontario.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199