Isabela Jane Osler

October 2, 2006 - April 10, 2024

Our beloved daughter, Isabela Jane Osler was tragically taken from us, at the age of 17, on April

10, 2024. She was a cherished daughter, sister, and friend, who brought immense joy to everyone she encountered. She was born in Stamford on October 2, 2006 and spent most of her life residing in Branford. Isabela was the daughter of Darce and Keith DeCosta of Branford and David C. Osler of Norwalk. In addition to her parents, Isabela is survived by her siblings, Justin (Karalyn Scheppe) Osler, Francesca DeCosta, and Johnny Osler. She was the granddaughter of Mildred and Stanly Pastula Jr. of Old Greenwich, David D. and Sydney Osler of Stamford, Edward and Patricia DeCosta of Prospect, her late nana Patti Torino and her great-grandparents, Francis and Margaret Torino. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Bela was a vibrant and spirited young woman. She was a senior at Branford High School, where she excelled academically and was admired by her peers and teachers alike for her kindness, intelligence, creativity and cleverness beyond measure. Isabela had a passion for art, child care and writing. She was always mixing it up, dying her hair and being her most authentic self. As an assistant teacher at the

Duck Pond Learning Center, Bela treasured the staff and children she worked with. Above all, Bela was known for her infectious laughter, compassionate heart and funky charisma. She touched many lives with her warmth and empathy, always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear to those in need. Her presence and smile brightened every room she entered.

Family and friends are invited to a parlor service at the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven, on SATURDAY afternoon, April 20, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be private. Family and friends may call SATURDAY afternoon from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. A Celebration of Life at the Owenego, 40 Linden Ave., Branford, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the GoFundMe or venmo (listed on Facebook). Any excess donations will be contributed to create an Early Childhood Education scholarship in Bela’s name. Though she left us far too soon, Isabela will remain forever in our hearts. May her beautiful soul rest in eternal peace. Boo, we love you to the moon and back, plus 2. Sign Bela’s guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes. net .