Obituary of Teena Louise Pereira
In Loving Memory of Teena Louise Pereira (née Gagne)
May 6, 1970 – August 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teena Louise Pereira (née Gagne) on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 55. Teena passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side.
Born on May 6, 1970, at the Welland Hospital, Teena was the beloved daughter of Jean-Guy and Joanne Gagne. Teena will be deeply missed by her partner, Arnold Moniz, and her three cherished children: Kerri-Lynn (Connor), Lisa Marie, and Robbie. Teena was the grandmother to Braydon. She will forever be remembered by her sisters, Jackie (Keith) and Lisa (Rick), and as a beloved aunt to Justin, Curtis, and Kyle (Kayla). Teena’s memory will also live on in the hearts of her extended family, including her aunts and uncles: Doug, Carmy, Diane, Marcel, Diane, Linda, and Sandra. Predeceased by her sister Lynn and her grandparents Adrien, Anita, Louis, Cecile and Uncle Ron.
She grew up in Welland, where she was active in a variety of sports including YBC bowling, soccer, karate, and baseball. She also loved fishing and cherished spending time with her family and friends. A devoted partner, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she touched the lives of many with her warmth and unwavering love.
Teena graduated from Notre Dame College School in 1988 and briefly attended Conestoga College in the Early Childhood Education program. After a period of self-discovery, she realized her path lay elsewhere. In November 1990, Teena surprised many by enlisting in the Canadian Armed Forces—a bold decision that marked the beginning of a 26-year military career. During her service, she rose to the rank of Sergeant and was later recommended for promotion to Warrant Officer. True to her selfless nature, she declined the promotion to maintain the stability and routine that her children had come to know and love.
After retiring from the military, Teena found new purpose through volunteer work at the Carpenter Hospice in Burlington, where she dedicated over 700 hours of her time. Her experience there inspired her to pursue a second career as a Personal Support Worker (PSW), briefly working at Foyer Richelieu. Her natural compassion, empathy, and care made her a perfect fit for the role.
Teena often said that her greatest accomplishment in life was her children. Her legacy of love, strength, and selflessness will never be forgotten.
You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to a charity of your choice in memory of Teena.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Bissell’s Hideaway – 205 Metler Road, Ridgeville, ON L0S 1M0.
