The obituary notice of Philomena (Philo) DA CRUZ

Mum you were not just a beautiful woman on the outside, you were a beautiful soul on the inside too.
There are so many wonderful memories you created for us as a family and as a daughter, that I will cherish forever.
You were loving, caring, calm, gentle and compassionate.
You were always there for everyone who needed help and your home was open to everyone.
In your last years, your strength and endurance, were tried to their utmost limit by the illness that took you, but you did not complain and bore it with huge courage.
You were a loving Mum, a wonderful Grandma and an amazing Woman.
You have now joined Dad who has been patiently waiting for his soul mate, to Waltz together.
Mum you have left a huge hole and are missed tremendously.
Rest in Peace
Helen & Matthias xxx

Mum you were not just a beautiful woman on the outside. You were a beautiful soul on the inside too,.
There are so many wonderful memories you created for us as a family and as a daughter that I will cherish forever.
You were loving, caring, calm, gentle and compassionate.
You were always there for everyone who needed help and your home was open to everyone.
In your last years your strength, and endurance were tried to their utmost limit by the illness that took you, but you
did not complain and bore it with huge courage.
You were a loving Mum, wonderful Grandma and an amazing Woman.
You have now joined Dad who has been patiently waiting for his soul mate, to Waltz together.
Mum you have left a big hole and are missed tremendously.
Rest in Peace
Helen & Matthias xxx

So sorry for the loss of your mum. May she rest in peace. xx

much beloved aunt cherished by her nephews and neices to whom she showed so much love and care...may she be blessed with eternal peace Melvin Goa

Sending our condolences at this sad and difficult time. Philomena’s strength and courage were an inspiration and she will be dearly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Jeegar, Seeta, Krish & Jai XX

Heartfelt Sympathies to the Family from Blanche & Family

As we say goodbye to January,
A month that still leaves me feeling blue,
But this has to be the worst one so far,
As it was the last time I got to truly spend with you.

Battle after battle you bravely fought,
Never once stopping to be bitter or to complain,
Always putting everyone before yourself,
From us, you valiantly hid the pain.

All my best memories are the ones shared with Dad and you,
The ones that still hurt the most,
Full of gentle teasing, family holidays (in that embarrassing fluorescent orange VW) and bellyache laughter,
As well as Pilau with mouth-watering Chicken Xacuti, our very own traditional Sunday roast.

But soon we will all come together to say our final goodbyes,
On February 16th, we will lay you to rest,
And those who truly knew, loved and admired you, will raise an ever-lasting toast,
To Philomena, beloved Mum and cherished Grandma, who was Just Simply The Best.

Forever in our hearts and minds
Irene, Conrad, Luke and Charlotte xxxx

Mum

Your life was a blessing, your memory a rare and pure treasure, you will always be loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

If I could have one lifetime wish, one dream that could come true, I’d pray to and implore God with all my heart, for yesterday with you.

In loving memory of my beloved Mum, who I will forever hold close within my heart until we meet again.

Missing you always
Irene xxx