She was an unassuming, simple, humble sister but firm and determined.She was the founder who established the foothold for Sisters of Mary of Angels at Chinchinim.Started in a rented premises to conduct Primary section and residence too.It was a monumental ,uphil task to construct the school and raise it to the high school level. Fr.Presentacao their mentor wanted them to care for retired priests., which assurance was observed in breach .He arranged for the donation of the plot.She fought legal battles to secure her right to access. The residence for nuns was provided too within the premises. It is one of finest institution for girls in Chinchinim, equally serving the surrounding Villages.Sr Etienne was the architect of vision for St. Mary of Angels Convent.and nursed it proudly to its present status of fame and popularity. She was then assigned another task to convert Assumpta into High School for first generation of underprivileged learners, reduce 2km track and once again to raise the necessary infrastructure for the school She did her best and achieved one more onerous task, when she should have been resting from toils at Chinchinim. After retirement she had short stint in France as she was A French teacher. She also managed Religious Sote of Archdiocese of Goa at Margao . She maitained excellent rapport with the staff members and remained a friend of students.An educationist, architect, builder and above all a humane person .She was ailing for sometimes and passed away peacefully on 01 Feb 2024.Scores of students and teachers admire, respect and adore her as a leader who took everybody along Nelson Lopes Chinchinimm