Lidia Tavares
On December 24, 2025, Mrs. Lidia Tavares of Edmonton passed away peacefully at the age of 86 years.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Grace (Russell) Bridgeman and Louisa Tavares; four grandchildren: Michelle Bridgeman, Adrienne (Nick) Bridgeman, Ryan (Sharon) Bridgeman and Zachary Tavares; two great-grandchildren: Arthur Braun-White and James Bridgeman as well as numerous relatives and many dear friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Jeremias in 2012; two infant daughters, her parents, one sister and six brothers.
The Family would like to extend a sincere thank-you to all the first floor nurses and aides of St. Michael’s Extended Care for all the care and compassion shown to Lidia over the years.
Visitation
6:00PM - 8:00PM Friday January 2, 2026
Trinity Funeral Chapel
10530 116 Street Edmonton, AB
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00AM Saturday January 3, 2026
St. Matthew Catholic Church
13131 86 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Interment
St. Michael's Cemetery
Memorial Donations
University Hospital Foundation - Head and Heart Campaign
Donor Office – Room 1H1.91, WMC
8440 – 112 Street, N.W.
Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7
Os nossos sentidos pêsames para toda a família. Paz à sua alma 🙏🏻
Our sincere condolences to the whole family, May she rest in Peace.🙏
Os meus sentimentos a toda a família.
Que o Senhor lhe dê o eterno descanso.🙏
Our condolences to the family, may she rest in peace,
Louis and family I am so sorry for your loss and offer my deepest condolences.
Thank you, Colleen.
Our deepest condolences to you Louisa and your family❤️
Thank you, Roxanne.
I remember Lidia’s wonderful smile and happy greeting whenever my mom and I would see her or go by her room at the nursing home. I’m sorry for your loss Louisa and family. You looked after your mom with great care and love. May dear Lidia be at peace in the company of all those who greeted her in heaven.
Thank you, Kevyn.
Dear Louisa,
This is a terrible time for you and your family right now. Please know that we, at your work place, care for you and understand the pain you are feeling. Please know that you never really lose a parent. They pop back into your life at the most extraordinary times…like this Christmas, when I needed to consult my mother’s recipe book, and I remembered her, with such love, in the old kitchen making this dish. Grief is hard but love and remembrance conquers grief.
Hugs,
Patricia Kvill
Thank you so much.
Louisa and Grace, sending our sympathies and caring for the loss of your dear mother. She will live forever in your hearts. You will feel the encouragement of her love, and hold in memory all the happy times you spent together. Condolences, Angela and Frank Cappellano
Thank you, Angela.
Os meus sentimentos para toda a família 🙏
Louisa: we are so sorry to hear your mother Lydia’s passing our hearts goes out to you and family, loves and hugs. May she rest in peace!
Thank you, Susan.
Louisa, Grace and family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your mamma felt the love that you both gave her all this time. Those special and treasured memories will last forever. The emptiness will take time, but just know how deeply loved she was by all of you. Hugs and prayers.
I have thought of you frequently through this Christmas season and prayed for you and your sister. I hope happy memories of your mother will sustain you in the days to come. We are not gone if someone has a memory of us.
Tavares Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your dear mother.
May you find comfort in the cherished moments you all shared together. May her memory bring you all peace. You are in our prayers.
God Bless Your Family
Dina Veltri
Edmonton