It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Dacia Maria Mendonca Brasil da  Costa. Dacia passed away on June 06, 2021, just two days before her 95th birthday.  She lived a long life surrounded by the love of her family. Not only her immediate family,  but from the extended family spread out around the world as well. She was known and  is remembered by her bubbly outlook in life. Always happy, always welcoming of others  and simply spreading love and joy throughout all those she saw or met. 

She was born in Sao Jorge in the Azores, and grew up in Madeira. She later moved to  Horta, Faial in the Azores where she met the handsome young man, Luis Costa, who  would later become her husband in 1949. After many years of living in the Azores,  Dacia and Luis, along with their two children Aida and Rui, moved to Lima, Peru where  she would live the best 10 years of her life and where her daughter Gina was born.  After 10 years in Peru, the family was transferred to St.Thomas, United States Virgin  Islands, and 10 years later the family was transferred to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dacia  was happiest during all these years by traveling the world on summer vacations. Family  always came first, and it was important to travel and visit the family afar. Dacia and Luis  would later retire in Delray Beach, Florida in 1992. 

Dacia was predeceased by her daughter Aida who died in 1995 and by her husband of  58 years in 2007. She is survived by her son Rui, daughter Gina, her six grandchildren  who were the light of her life and two great grandchildren, Carter and Hayes. She will  be deeply missed by all. Rest in Peace.

Memorial Gathering to be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, with Tributes of a Lifetime at 3:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera University Drive Chapel, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida.

For those who cannot attend the Prayer Service and Tributes of a Lifetime, the family is providing a live video stream of the service for family and  friends to attend virtually at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 12, 2021;  This will be LIVE on the Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care Facebook page at: Hover & Click to the Right of the Arrow —> BOYD-PANCIERA FAMILY FUNERAL CARE FACEBOOK

Please note modifications are in place regarding Visitation and Services due to the Coronavirus. Boyd-Panciera is following all local and state guidelines and is taking all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety and health of our families and staff to halt the spread of COVID-19.  Social Distancing and Face Masks are in effect.