We are sad to announce that on September 15, 2024, at the age of 89, Maria Silvana De Sousa Brito Pontes (Kitchener, Ontario) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Maria departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Maria. Though Maria may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She is survived by: her spouse Joaquim (Jack); her children, Marilyn Jacinto (Alcides "Al"), Fatima Mayer (Peter) and Paulo Pontes (Aaron Moore); and her grandchildren, Christopher, Allison, Kirsten, Thomas and Olive. She is also survived by many extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 27th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, September 28th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at the Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd. (507 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B2A5). A prayer will be held on Friday, September 27th 2024 at 7:30 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 28th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Henry Walser Funeral Home