July 14, 1920 – October 16, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Isabela “Bella” Menezes D’Souza, on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 106. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren at Union Villa Long-Term Care in Markham, Ontario.
Born in Tivim, Goa, to the late Alex Rosario and Maria Josephina Menezes, Bella was the last surviving of their seven children and the beloved wife of the late Gabriel D’Souza. She later settled in Nairobi, Kenya, where she spent many cherished years before making her home in Canada.
She is survived by her children Pascoal, Estefy (Cyril) and Sally (Paul); her grandchildren Kirsten (Darryl), Tiffany, Cheryl, Neil and Chloé; and her great-grandchildren Annabel, Olivia and Noah.
Deeply spiritual and endlessly loving, Bella filled every room with joy and made everyone around her feel cherished.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Isabela D’Souza may be made to Union Villa Long-Term Care . The family is deeply grateful to the staff for the compassionate care they gave her.
The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed, the viewing link will be made available here before the service.
A Celebration of Life will follow, and details will be shared. If you plan to attend, kindly RSVP Here
For more information go here: https://www.chapelridgefh.com/memorials/isabela-dsouza/5755065
