Obituary for Maria Ines La Neve
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Maria Ines died peacefully on February 12, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving husband and daughters.
Maria Ines was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1952. From an early age, she loved learning and books and became fluent in Spanish, Italian and English. Buenos Aires is where she met and married Giuseppe La Neve, her loving husband of 45 years. Maria Ines emigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1974 and was soon blessed with three daughters. She dedicated herself to her family. She taught her daughters how to read and write in Spanish, Italian and English, helped them with homework and projects, and chauffeured them around the city for dance and classical music lessons and recitals. She first learned to drive in the harsh Canadian winters, and mastered her husband’s prized 5.5 metre-long 1972 Buick Riviera.
Maria Ines instilled a love of learning and reading in her daughters. She also loved to sing and dance and imparted this love to her daughters and grandchildren. She outlasted all of the family on the dance floor at countless gatherings and celebrations.
Maria Ines also enjoyed good food and wine; her favourite drink was Argentinian mate. She was fiercely patriotic and loved her Albicelestes – everyone knew not to interrupt her during Argentina’s World Cup games.
Maria Ines had a lively spirit and positive and abundant energy. Throughout her battle with pancreatic cancer, her family marvelled at her strength of will and determination to live. She was cared for by a team of wonderful doctors and nurses at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto General Hospital, Saint Elizabeth Agency and the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care.
Maria Ines will be missed by her husband, Giuseppe, and her three daughters, Bianca (and William and their children, Luca and Isabela), Karina (and Mariano and their children, Olivia and Emma) and Claudia (and Agho and their children, Avery and Dante). She will also be missed by her dear mother and siblings, and extended family in Argentina, Canada and Italy.
Maria Ines’ family invites everyone to commemorate her colourful spirit by wearing beautiful colours to the visitation and funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Maria Ines’ memory to be made to the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care:
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Maria Ines La Neve April 22 1952 –
February 12 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Toronto, Province: Ontario