Obituary of Ana Avila

Ana Paula Avila (nee. Furtado)

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ana on September 22, 2025 at the age of 62, surrounded by her loving family at her side. Survived by her devoted husband, Mario Avila with 46 years of celebrated marriage filled with laughter, blessed memories and great accomplishments, her daughter, the Angel of her eyes, Jennifer Rose Avila-Aqwa (David) and proud grandmother of Isaiah Avila and Deontae Avila who she gave everything to see the wonderful boys they grew up to be.

Cherished sisters to Laura Furtado (Luis Simas), Nelia Brown (Dwight) and Susy Furtado; sister in-law to Jose Avila (Emiliana), Fernando Avila (Tomoco), and Edward Avila (Diane). Adoring Aunt to Keasha Furtado (Jermaine), Amanda Furtado, Claudia Avila, Thiago Avila (Natasha), Leandro Avila (Mimi), Michelina Avila, Sophia Avila, and Stephen Avila and many great nieces and nephews who she adored.

Ana was the proud mother of her fur baby, Sabrina who she adored and spent her days and nights with cuddling together. Bonded by love for eternity.

Predeceased and united in heaven with her parents, Joao Medeiros Furtado and Rosa Maria Furtado.

Ana loved being with her family and was the monarchy holding the family together. Ana was loved by all who met her. A woman with a heart of gold that has no end. She had a passion for diamond art and traveling. She loved her weekend getaways to the casino and bingo with her friends Ana Bonani and the late Renita Martins who she adored. A protector of her daughter and grand babies, always looking out for them , making the impossible happen and standing by them through anything. She was a generous woman giving the most thoughtful gifts, always going above and beyond for her family and friends.

"We laughed, we cried, we loved, we cherished, endlessly." - Ana Avila

Special gratitude to the Doctors, Nurses, and staff of Metropolitan Hospital ICU for all their efforts, compassion and exceptional care. If desired, donations can be made to the Diabetes Association and The Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation - ICU in her honor.

As per Ana's wishes, a cremation will take place and a private service to celebrate her life will be held with immediate family. We ask that you cherish your memories with her and that they live in your hearts peacefully.