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In Memory of Maria-Helena Canizares de Garcia
1946 – 2024
13/09/2024
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Maria-Helena Cañizares de García, who peacefully departed this life on September 13, 2024, in her home in Ottawa surrounded by the love of her family, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.
Born in Medellin, Colombia in January 7, 1946, Maria-Helena was a beacon of joy, strength, and kindness. Her unwavering determination, positive spirit, endless energy and infectious smile touched and inspired everyone who had the fortune and privilege of knowing her. Even in the face of illness, she remained a symbol of strength and resilience, never letting the disease define her, but instead choosing to live each day with grace, gratitude, and love.
Maria-Helena was a devoted wife for 61 years, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, Psychologist, tennis player and horseback rider among others. Her greatest joys (and prides) included taking care of her patients, spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren, exploring towns and countryside in long walks and drives, vigorously exercising and discussing political science with anyone that happen to be available. She had an incredible ability to always be positive and find light even in the darkest of times, and her strength in adversity will continue to inspire those she leaves behind.
Maria-Helena had a calling for helping others, she practiced psychology for 35+ years, she has proud to have been certified in Canada and Colombia (providing therapy in English, Spanish and French as needed), and she was also proud to help patients until the very end, and at times at great personal sacrifice.
Maria-Helena was a proud Canadian. She was born in Colombia but her heart was always in Canada where she made her home. She first immigrated to Canada in 1985 and fell in love with the country and its values.
Maria-Helena was a life-long learner, she won all possible the academic achievements at her high school, she studied Psychology while being a devoted mother of two, got her Master’s in International Relations while working and holding together her family, and spoke and worked fluently in Spanish, English and French.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years Alvaro Garcia; children Mauricio and Clemencia Cardona, Juan Carlos and Alejandra Uribe, and Alejandro and Claudia Nates; and grandchildren Juanita, Emilia, Lucas and Tomas; who will forever cherish the memories of her vibrant spirit, kind heart, and indomitable strength.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either Canadian Cancer Society, or St. Faustina Parish in honor of Maria-Helena’s courageous fight.
A mass to celebrate Maria-Helena’s life will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 11:00AM EST at St. Faustina Church (2571 Hwy.174). A small reception will be held (details will be provided at the Church).
Her light may have dimmed, but the strength and joy she brought to this world will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of those who loved her.
2024
Décès pour la Ville:Ottawa, Province: Ontario
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