Maria Zulmira Serpa

79 years old of Oakville passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:38am.

Born December 23, 1944 in Sao Mateus, Pico, Azores.

Predeceased by her mother Isabel Silva, her father Raul Silva and siblings Manuel Silva and Margarida Simas.

Maria was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She leaves behind her son Manuel Serpa (Jayne), daughter Doreen Aitken (Iain), daughter Matilde Bite (Robert) and her grandchildren; Dylan Serpa, Colleen Aitken, Julia Aitken, Brooke Aitken, Madeline Bite and Maija Bite.

As well as her siblings, Judite Goulart (deceased John Goulart), Raul Silva (Eduardina), Maria Goulart (Inacio), Imberta Sousa, Conceicao Vieira (deceased Antonio), Amelia Oliveira (Jose) and Tony Silva (Marilyn).

Maria Zulmira was a devoted Roman Catholic who was generous, kind, hardworking, compassionate, beautiful human being.

She was a housekeeper for many years who went above and beyond. She took such great pride in her surroundings in and outside of the home. She loved to garden, going for walks, shopping and attending mass.

Maria Zulmira volunteered at St Andrew’s Catholic School and most recently at the Post Inn Village Nursing Home since 2019. She truly enjoyed helping others.

She was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on March 1st, 2024 and fought so hard against this terrible disease. Fortunately, she was able to enjoy a very short period of remission.