Mrs. Grace Elizabeth Lobo

Grace Elizabeth Lobo (wife of late Joseph William) died peacefully on June 16, 2016, in her customary calm and dignified way. Beloved mother of Victor Lobo (deceased) (Dorothy), Amanda; Myrtle Saldanha (Lew), Lew Jr. and Andrew; Denzil Lobo (Selma), Sharleen, Kathleen and Dean (deceased); Lorna D'Souza (deceased) (Kevin), Karen, Danielle Heron (James) and great-grandson Blaise; Christina D’Souza (Carl), Carina, Julian, Shauna and Alisha; Noella Milne (Chris), Shane, Craig and Natasha; and Pamela Lobo. Loving sister of Hector Valles (Bridget - deceased); cousin, aunt and friend of many.

Grace was predeceased by her parents Salvador and Eslinda Valles, brothers Dr. Joe (Marie) and Edwin (Tessie), and sister Olinda (Aloysius) D’Souza.

Grace was born in Bombay, India, on February 1, 1922. She was an accomplished student and athlete who won many awards right until Spring 2016 when she was awarded top prize for her artwork at Bridgepoint at the age of 94! She left India for Canada in 1983 after she retired as a very respected and much-loved teacher at St. Joseph’s Convent, Bandra. Grace possessed an impressive intellect and memory until the end, and her innate grace, dignity and elegance impressed everyone. Her family and friends will always remember her strength, compassion and encouragement - to know Grace was to love her. Her unshakeable belief in God brought her peace throughout her life and especially in the time preceding her death.

The family is extremely appreciative of the professional and compassionate care received from her devoted caregiver Mary Joy, St. Michael’s Hospital (Dr. R. Wald; Dr. C. Holmes) and Bridgepoint Active Healthcare (Dr. J. Tepper). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of these two healthcare facilities.

Friends are invited to the visitation held at the Rosar Morrison Funeral Home, 467 Sherbourne St., Toronto, on Monday, June 20, and Tuesday, June 21, from 5-8 p.m. Vigil prayers: Tuesday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 22, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 520 Sherbourne St., Toronto.