MOSQUERA, Melba “Fren” - It was with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Melba Mosquera announced her passing after a brief illness, on Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Melba was cremated as per her wishes, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, her memorial service was deferred and has now been scheduled.

Reunited with her beloved husband Rufino (d. 2013), parents Roslyn and Reginald, siblings Marjorie, Olga, Florel (Alphonse), Pixley (Ermine), Leslie, Jackie and Allan.

Melba will forever be lovingly remembered by her children Roger, Perry, Angela (Paul d. 2001) and Oscar (Debbie); by Donna Mosquera; her brother Errol (Elena); grandchildren Andrew, Cordell (Nicole), Tyler, Brandon, and Amy; the Cruz in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a loving great-grandmother; she leaves behind a lifetime of memories and will be deeply missed by her extended family members and all who knew and loved her.

Melba was always generous of heart, willing to help those in need whether they were friends, family, or neighbours. This was a true testament to her loving heart.

She loved music and loved to dance. She will always have a special place in our hearts. We will cherish her memory and treasure the time we had together.

God saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you, and said, “Come to me.” A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Mom, Melba, Aunt Fren, Aunt May, Grandma, Grand-Maman, you were so much to so many! If love alone could have kept you here, you would have lived forever. You are in our hearts, always remembered, forever loved.

A special thanks to the staff at Extendicare Brampton for their compassion and care during Melba’s stay.

We’ve cried our tears and mourned our loss, now we give our grieving hearts relief by finally coming together to celebrate all the wonder that was Melba. A life, so beautiful, deserves a special celebration, she certainly left an impact on us all.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. EST, on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Simple Alternative Funeral Centre (1535 South Gateway Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada 905-802-1580). A reception will follow the service.

If attending in person, we ask that you arrive by 12:30 p.m. as the service will start at 1:00 p.m. Wearing masks or face covering by everyone will be as directed by provincial regulations.

We are pleased to provide the opportunity to view a Live Stream of the Celebration of Life Service from the comfort of your home. Please be aware that this stream will be happening in real time; the link will be available on Melba’s obituary webpage shortly before noon EST, on the day of the service.

A recording of the service will be accessible after the service is completed on the funeral home’s website until mid August 2022.

Messages are welcomed and can be left on the Simple Alternative Funeral Centre’s website.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Melba can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Peel, 60 Briarwood Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario, L5G 3N6 Canada (Charitable registration number 132657396 RR0001).