Death Notices

BORGES, Zilia Maria (nee Correia) - surrounded by her loving family at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Thursday, January 4th, 2018 in her 91st year.  Beloved wife of the late Manuel Borges.  Loving mother of Laurindo Borges (Maria) and Manuel Borges (Olindina), all of Simcoe.  Cherished grandmother & great grandmother of Anthony, Paulo (Jessica), Diane, and Adelia (Fernando), their daughters Nayla & Alicia.  Zilia will be sadly missed by her siblings Albertina Francisco (late Antonio) of Simcoe and Jose Corriea (Maria) of Portugal.  Lovingly remembered by several nieces, nephews & extended family.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Zilia with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Friday, January 5th, 2018 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  Parish prayers will be said Friday evening at 8:00 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 211 Union St. Simcoe on Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Lucio Couto as celebrant.  Rite of Burial:  St. Mary’s Cemetery, Simcoe.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Zilia are asked to consider the Canadian Diabetes Association.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199