Leontina B. Souza

July 8, 1925 - March 9, 2022

Leontina B. Souza, formerly of Westport, Massachusetts, currently residing for the past 43 years in St. Cloud, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 9, 2022. She was the wife of Edwin B. Souza who preceded her in death in 2007. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts on July 8, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. Souza Sr. and Florence Rego Souza. Leontina, worked very briefly in her 96 ½ years and was always blessed to stay at home and care for her husband and children. She loved doing laundry, mending and taking her afternoon siesta breaks in her favorite rocking chair. She is probably one of the biggest and oldest General Hospital fans ever, watching the show since it first aired in April of 1963. Her favorite and often used saying was, “Don’t Work To Hard, Let Someone Else Do It,” we will forever hear those words and laugh many days with numerous other sayings mother loved to say. She helped her husband for many years, in the 5 acre orange groves, that he grew and harvested yearly, with the oranges taken to market for sale each season, a passion of his. She also loved going in the family swimming pool and occasionally floating on her back with a glass of wine in her hand up to the age of 94. She is preceded in death by her loving, devoted husband, Edwin B. Souza Sr. and her beloved son Edwin B. Souza Jr., also her sisters, Gloria Chandler, Helen Nunes; brothers, John B. Souza, Joseph B. Souza; and her parents, Joseph and Florence Souza. Surviving relatives are her daughter, Debby Couturier of Florida and son-in-law, Robert Couturier; her grandsons, Robert Couturier, Adam Couturier and Adam’s fiancée Brittany G., and adopted grandson, John Miller. Her beloved fur grandbabies, Kitoko, Kimeko, Kimba and her feathered friend Petie. Her brother, Michael Souza of Sarasota, Florida, her brother Paul Souza, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her sister in law, who was also a sister Barbara Souza of Fall River. Sha also has several nieces and nephews between Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Oklahoma. Arrangements were handled by Osceola Memory Gardens in St. Cloud, Florida with a brief visitation, prayers, and reflections of special memories for family and friends. A special Thank You to Vitas Hospice for all the care provided for Mother for over 2 years. A special Thank You as well to Dolores, Rosie, Barbara Jean and the late Laura Riz for all their help in caring for Mother when I couldn’t be there. You were all a God sent to me. I will be forever grateful. Also to everyone who offered their help. A memorial gathering will be held at Osceola Memory Gardens St. Cloud Chapel, 2000 thirteenth street Saint Cloud, Florida 34769, from 2pm to 4pm, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The memorial service will begin at 3pm.