PILAR GUINGONA FLORIDO (FUENTES)

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PILAR GUINGONA FLORIDO (nee FUENTES) Pilar very peacefully joined her creator in the grace of the Lord on January 1, 2008 with her family by her side. Pilar was predeceased by her husband Arturo Rivera Florido Sr. in 1970 and is survived by her children Manuel F. Florido (Mercedes Sebastian) of Las Vegas, Cecilia F. Mendoza (Hermito) of Chicago, Susan F. Vargas (Balbino Jr.), Arturo F. Florido Jr. (Azucena Antonio) of Vancouver, Liberato F. Florido (Carmencita Bunagan) of the Philippines; grandchildren Marischelle Florido-Macias (Gabriel), Michael Florido, Matthew Florido (Phoenix), Mark F. Mendoza (Larrianne), Abigail F. Mendoza, Arni A. Florido, Benjamin A. Florido, Bernard Melvin A. Florido, Bryan Jayson A. Florido, Beverly Marion A. Florido, Joel B. Florido (Mylyn), Jacqueline B. Florido, Jeremy Joey B. Florido (March); great-grandchildren Gabriel Macias Jr., Nathaniel Macias, Juliet Macias, Matthew Mendoza, Mariel Mendoza, Ella Florido, Trisha Kaye Florido, Joshua Florido, Paulyn Florido, Maylyn Florido, and Kimberly April Florido; siblings Renato Fuentes (Celina I.) of California, Jorge Fuentes (Dodie) of Florida, and Leticia Fuentes-Weiseman of Chicago. Pilar was an active member of the (OFSAM) Original Filipino Seniors Association of Manitoba, Catholic Women's League and El Shaddai for most of her life. Lamay will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., with prayers at 8:00 p.m. officiated by Father Vic Tongol. Funeral mass will be held on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Edward's Roman Catholic Church, 836 Arlington Street officiated by Father Mark Batucan, with interment and reception to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to: Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 03, 2008