Maria Catarina Paiva Obituary
We bid farewell to Maria Catarina Paiva (Hamilton, Ontario), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 23, 2026 at the age of 85. Maria touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her mother Maria Paiva; her husband Norberto Paiva; her children, Lorena (Mike), Cathy (Armando), Toni (Rick), Joe, Norman and Jessie (Francelina); and her grandchildren, Sabrina, Brian, Jason, Brianna, Sarah, Anthony and Braelyn. She was also cherished by her children, brothers and sister and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, February 26th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hamilton - Bay Gardens Funeral Home (947 Rymal Rd E, Hamilton, ON L8W3M2). A funeral service was held on Friday, February 27th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church (146 Park St N, Hamilton, ON L8R2N3). A burial was held on Friday, February 27th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (580 Old York Rd, Burlington, ON L7P4Y6).
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Society.