Originally from Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in her 85th year, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, December 17, 2012 at her home in Oakville. Beloved wife of the late Giulio Cesare. Loving mother of Maurizio (Nancy Stenhouse) of Bolton; Cesare (Carolyn Burke) of Oakville, Daniela (Denis Marcil) of Chambly, Quebec. Beloved grandmother to Marc (Beth), Karen, Kristina, Steven, Laura, Natasha and great-grandmother to Elyssa, Anna, Westin, Charlotte and friend to beloved Astro and Rocky. Special thank you to Dr. G. Voros, home care nurses Zennia, Lotte and Cyril.