Obituary of Denise Pires

In Loving Memory

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the sudden passing of Denise Olivia Pires of Brantford on Sunday March 8, 2026, at the Brantford General Hospital, in her 57th year. Denise was born in Toronto, Ontario and moved with her parents and brother to Delhi in the late 1973 where her parents owned and ran Pires Grocery & Fish Market until 1997. Growing up, she helped her parents in the store stocking shelves, helping customers at the cash register, pumping gas, and enjoying a "treat or two" from the candy and chocolate shelf. She enjoyed travelling and visited Portugal, France and Jamaica to visit family and friends. Denise always loved coming to family gatherings and celebrations. One thing to know about our Portuguese Culture is.... We LOVE Food, talking very loud, laughing, dancing and eating more Food. When we gather with our family and friends, there is always someone to talk too and laugh with and then, more Food. We all really enjoy our food. She collected, teddy bears, beanie babies, unicorns, and spent time doing puzzles, playing board games, reading and watching movies. Cherished daughter of Aurora (Neves) Pires and the Late Manuel Pires (2022). Loving sister of the Late David Pires (1997). Dear mother of Angelina and Antwyonne and special mother to Shantae and Rhueshayne (children of Desroy Poyser’s). Dearest niece of Lucinda Rodrigues (Late Manuel 2012), Late Jose Neves (2025) (Rosa) and Manuel Neves (Maria). Also survived by several cousins and extended family in Canada, France and Portugal. Friends may call at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, Delhi (519) 582-1290 (www.mfh.care) for visitation on Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Delhi on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00 Noon. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to Diabetes Canada, Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Charity of your choice will be gratefully appreciated by the family.