With great sadness the family announces the sudden but peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Carmiline Braganza. Carmiline was born in Karachi, Pakistan on August 28, 1924. The oldest of eight children, she was predeceased by her loving husband Joseph, her parents Louis and Louisine D'Souza, and her siblings Zachary, Diego, Vera, Rose, Mercy, Felix and Leo. She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her children Napoleon (Catherine), Jude (Sybil) and Cliff (Yvette), her grandchildren Jonathan (Molly), Jennifer (Bobby), Erin Marie (Bryce), Chloe (John), Mark and Rhea, and her great-grandchildren Luke, Maya and Ella. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Annie, Mary and Angeline D'Souza and numerous nieces and nephews.

Carmiline was a devout Catholic. She was a trailblazer, ahead of her time with her outspoken personality, hardworking, generous and loving nature. She took on the role of caregiver not only for her immediate family but also to her many siblings, nieces and nephews. If anyone called on her for help, she would drop everything she was doing and be there to help in any way she could. She was extremely devoted to her family, cherished and loved life. She loved to be surrounded by people and would often be outdoors, shopping or going to her favorite restaurants. She was a very creative and meticulous knitter and made beautiful knitted outfits for all her children and grandchildren. She was a great provider, supporter and all-around amazing cook.

In Karachi, Carmiline worked for many years at the State Bank of India and Gestetner, and following her move to Virginia she worked for the Office of Bar Counsel in Washington D.C. until her retirement.

The family would like to thank her aides (or her angels, as she called them) Yanti Raiford, Christy Lucila and Benita Gonsalez for taking such good care of her these past few years, as well as Jun Arbolado, John Iver and other staff from Premium Home Health Care for their compassion and dedication. We would also like to thank Drs. Ambrish and Jyotsna Gupta and their staff.

A funeral service to celebrate her full and vibrant life will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church (OLGC), 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA, 22182. A viewing for friends and family will begin at 10:00 a.m.
The service will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/user/carterhg . For additional information please view Lyles Funeral Service http://www.lylesfuneralservice.net

CARMILINE BRAGANZA

AUGUST 28, 1924

MAY 3, 2022

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