We are saddened to announce the passing of Maria de Lurdes Lourenco, at the age of 86, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She leaves behind her beloved son Frank Machado, who was by her side at the time of passing, as well as her son Joe Machado (Fernanda Machado). Maria will be greatly missed by her granddaughters Marlene, Jenny (Luis), Sophia, Paula, Victoria and Nina. We are comforted to know that Maria is now rejoined with her predeceased husband Joe Machado in 2018, and her loved daughter Rose Machado in 2010. She will be remembered fondly by extended family members and friends.
A visitation for Maria will be held Tuesday, December 26, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge, ON N3H3J8. A funeral mass will occur Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, 185 Elgin St Street, Cambridge, ON N1R 7C8 followed by interment at Parklawn Cemetery, in Preston.