Born in 1926 in Rio de Janeiro. Wanda Maria Maia da Rocha Paranhos was raised by parents Isolina and Sundays to be an independent woman and "conquer the world", a rare attitude in Brazil 30s He studied the pedagogy colleges and the National School of Music. He played the piano masterfully; He was a student of the famous pianist and teacher Magdalena Tagliaferro. However, his dream was always to marry and have children, against the mother's desire.

In 1947, he married Alberto Azevedo da Rocha Paranhos and materialize part of his dream. Reaching the five children, he was full. Even with young children, Maria and Alberto Wanda moved to Curitiba. They reached the state capital in February 1958. His great and initial challenge was dealing with a wood stove, a far cry from the routine of Rio family. Even though in the summer, the children felt very cold and the shower water had to be heated with the coil system.

Among the many daily tasks, the pleasure of having a family to care made her leave the piano aside. "It was first-rate partner of any of the five children," says the daughter Wanda. He has adapted very well to the new city, so that lost the accent, but not the carioca way of being communicative. Rio said it was by birth, but Curitiba heart. He returned to his hometown again and again, but never thought of going back to live in Rio de Janeiro.

Among his qualities was to be a true "banqueteira". At receptions at home, took care of everything in detail, from the decor to the menu. It was still the storyteller for the great-grandchildren; the friend of friends of the children and everyone who lived in your home; and pianist - where possible, he returned to the piano and remembered the time when he played pieces by Chopin, his favorite composer.

He made sure to remember color dates, names and phone numbers. Had a privileged memory, recalls his daughter, and was consulted whenever someone needed some information. To his joy, he consolidated the family and had the first generation of curitibanos grandchildren. But two losses left very dejected: her husband and daughter Maria Elizabeth. Still, she remained serene because he had formed the long awaited family. I would soon be 88 years and the party would be divided between Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro, as usual. It was said happy because it was "an eternal child to be born on the Day of the Child". Leaves four children, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.