Maria Fernanda Obituary
The world bids farewell to Maria Fernanda in Penticton, British Columbia, departing on December 5, 2025 at the age of 97. Maria leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Maria Fernanda to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, João of Castro and Maria of Conçeiçao Gonçalves; her husband João (John); and her siblings, Matilde, Lurdes, Inoçençia, Agostinho, Rita, Teresa and Celina.
She is survived by: her children, John (Eva), Helen (Henry), Maria (Lorne) and Joe; her grandchildren, Joshua (Julie), Nathan (Martha), Simon, Sarah, Jamey (Audrey), Neal (Heather), David (Tiffany), Kachina and Awna; her great grandchildren, Brenda (Jesse), Lily (Thomas), Olive, Cale, Dayne and Molly; her great great grandchildren, Jody and Tommy; her siblings, Marcelino (Gida) and Martinha; her sister-in-law Arlete; and her extended family Madeira.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 18th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. John Vianney Catholic Church (361 Wade Ave W, Penticton, BC V2A1V2).
If you wish, donations may be directed to Village by the Station (Recreation Fund) 250 Hastings Avenue, Penticton BC V2A 2V6.
