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Brenda Aguiar (D'Souza)
<p>Brenda Teresa Aguiar, daughter of the late Albert and Ann Mary (“Molly”) D’Souza,</p><p>passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Brooklyn, New York. Her life was a</p><p>testament to faith, courage, resilience, and the boundless love she carried for her family</p><p>and community.</p><p><br></p><p>Born on December 24, 1935, in Bombay, India, Brenda grew up surrounded by a rich East</p><p>Indian cultural heritage that shaped her warmth, generosity, and deep devotion to family.</p><p>On October 30, 1966, she married her beloved husband, Gregory Aguiar, at Our Lady of</p><p>Egypt Roman Catholic Church in Kalina, India. After her marriage, Brenda joined the</p><p>Aguiar family at Benalin Home, where she quickly became a unifying presence. She had a</p><p>remarkable gift for bringing people together, and her talents filled the household with love</p><p>and joy. A wonderful cook, she also delighted in making flowers, decorating cakes, and</p><p>using her creativity to make every celebration special. She adored children and was the</p><p>heart and soul of family gatherings. Brenda also loved singing in the church choir and had a</p><p>beautiful voice, which she lifted joyfully and gratefully to the glory of God.</p><p><br></p><p>In 1985, Brenda made the brave and hopeful decision to immigrate to the United States</p><p>where she joined her husband to seek new opportunities and a brighter future for her</p><p>family. She settled in New York, and before long, Brooklyn became her home—a place</p><p>where she continued to build a life filled with love and purpose.</p><p>Brenda’s life was deeply grounded in her strong Catholic faith. She was especially</p><p>devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, finding comfort and inspiration in prayer throughout</p><p>her life. As a longtime parishioner of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn,</p><p>she participated faithfully in parish life and carried her devotion into her daily actions—</p><p>including daily Mass and the Rosary—embodying compassion, forgiveness, and a quiet,</p><p>enduring trust in God.</p><p><br></p><p>Brenda was the devoted mother of Vanessa Peluso, Zenon Aguiar, Newman Aguiar,</p><p>Albert Aguiar, and Marianne Perry, and she took immense pride in the families they built.</p><p>She cherished Vanessa and her spouse Rocco, and their sons Joseph and Nicholas;</p><p>Zenon and his spouse Lycia, and their daughters Shannon and Kristen; Newman and his</p><p>spouse Ann-Louise, and their son Joshua; Albert and his spouse Javi, and their children</p><p>Sarah, Andrew, Matthew, and Leah; and Marianne and her spouse Jason, and their</p><p>daughter Juliette. Brenda treasured each of her grandchildren, finding joy in their</p><p>personalities, accomplishments, and the bright futures she saw in all of them.</p><p><br></p><p>Brenda was preceded in death by her siblings Maurice D’Souza, Savi D’Souza, and</p><p>Quincy Pereira, whose memories remained close to her heart throughout her life. She is</p><p>survived by her loving siblings Holland D’Souza, Hadrian D’Souza, and Scarlet Palan.</p><p>Brenda’s kindness reached far beyond her immediate family. Friends remember her as</p><p>someone who always made time for others—someone who listened deeply, cared</p><p>sincerely, and gave generously. Her home was a gathering place filled with shared meals,</p><p>stories, and the unmistakable warmth that she created.</p><p>She leaves behind a legacy of love, courage, and compassion. Her family, friends, and</p><p>neighbors will forever carry her memory in their hearts, honoring her by living with the same</p><p>generosity and strength she embodied.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to St. Patrick</p><p>Roman Catholic Church, Bay Ridge Brooklyn, in Brenda’s memory, honoring her lifelong</p><p>devotion to her faith and her parish community.</p><p><br></p><p>Services</p><p>Visitation</p><p>Tuesday, June 23, 2026</p><p>2–5 PM and 7–9 PM</p><p>McLaughlin & Sons Funeral Home</p><p>9620 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY</p><p>Memorial Mass</p><p>Wednesday, June 24, 2026, beginning at 10:30 AM</p><p>St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church</p><p>9511 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY</p><p>Burial</p><p>Following the service at</p><p>Woodbridge Memorial Gardens</p><p>US-1 N, Iselin, NJ 08830</p>December 24, 1935 - June 20, 202612/24/193506/20/2026
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