It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria Mendes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, who left us on November 28, 2025. Maria was a beacon of love and strength in her family, cherished for her kindness, warmth, and unwavering support.
Born in 1946 in Portugal, Maria dedicated her life to her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Carlos, and her three devoted daughters, Sarah, Barbara, and Tania. Maria’s legacy continues through her son-in-laws and her cherished grandchildren, who brought immense joy to her life.
Maria also shared a special bond with her five brothers and sisters, as well as her nieces, nephews and cousins who remember her as a guiding light and a source of unwavering love.
As a family, we celebrate Maria’s life, her incredible spirit, and the love she shared with all of us. In honoring her memory, we recognize the countless lives she touched, her resilience, and her capacity for love.
Family and friends are invited to Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa) for a Visitation on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Paroquia Senhor Santo Cristo Parish (110 Kenaston Avenue, Ottawa) at 11:00 a.m. followed by an Interment at Beechwood Cemetery.
For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Maria, please do so towards May Court Hospice.
Maria Mendes will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who had the privilege to know her. Rest in peace, dear Maria.
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Elizabeth de Lima
Walter and Fernanda Crawford
With our deepest sympathy, we send heartfelt condolences to the whole family.
Hortense e Hélder
Os nossos sinceros sentimentos a toda a família
Que sua alminha vá em paz 💔
Jonas Moniz
Sentidos pêsames a toda a família
Teresa and Antonio Aires
Rest in Peace Dear LELA 🙏 Heaven will shine with your presence. My Sincere Condolences to all Family. We will miss you.
Jamie Pereira
Os meus mais sinceros pêsames para toda a família. Que a sua memória continue viva nas histórias, nos gestos e nos laços que construiu entre a família e a comunidade Portuguesa.
Elizabete Dias & Mario Martinho
Our deepest condolences for your entire family. May she rest in peace ❤️🙏
Anabela de Sousa
Os nossos sinceros pêsames pra toda a família e que Deus lhe Déia interno descanso
Bradley Air Services Limited
We remember Maria fondly and extend our deepest condolences on her passing. The Company has made a donation in her memory to the May Court Hospice with hope it brings some small measure of comfort to Maria's friends and family at this sad time.
Christine Devlin
I remember Maria fondly - she was a cherished member of our Revenue Accounting Team at Bradley Air Services and First Air. She was a very kind and caring person. Sincere condolences to the Family.
May your memory be a blessing to all