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ELENITA (BLONDIE) CALDERON TORRES (GONZALES)
Born: Nov 05, 1944
Date of Passing: Sep 11, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryELENITA (BLONDIE) CALDERON TORRES (nee GONZALES) November 5, 1944 - September 11, 2017 On September 11, 2017, Elenita (Blondie) passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre (CCU), after a sudden illness caused her to be hospitalized last month. Elenita (Blondie) will forever be missed by her two sons: Froilan Cauyao and Leonard Crystoval (Alyssa); her daughter Misty Lutz (Ronnie); sisters: Laura Gonzales, Elizabeth Lutz (Terry) and Remedios Montorio (Dannie); sister-in-law Diane and Dale Neuls (Dale); grandchildren: Scott and Santana McKay (Francios), Kylie Crystoval, Phoenix Crystoval (Joleen), Reynold Almario, Lexie, Liam and Callie Diato, Alson and Allen Mira, Luigi and Lenard Villazor, Raigie and Raigene Malabanan; great-grandchildren: Xavier and Lilly; nieces and nephews: Rainier Malabanan (Gigi), Marty Villazor (Roland), Leah Diato (Carlo), Catherine Mira (Percival), Dashielle, Danielbert, Darryll and Danika Montorio, Whitney and Shayne Lutz; as well as many extended family in the Philippines. Elenita was born in the Philippines and was given the opportunity to better her life in Canada. She immigrated in 1972. Elenita accepted the challenge of being the initial member of her family to come to Canada and worked hard to sponsor her parents, her sisters and her sons to live the Canadian dream. Elenita was the most caring, hardworking, strong, free spirited, talented individual, whose presence will be missed by all who loved her and everyone who crossed her path. Her smile was bright enough to lighten the darkest room. Her favourite pastime was dancing, but her beautiful voice was enough to make people stop and listen to her sing her favourite songs..."Sad Movies or Lady in Red". These attributes that Elenita possessed will truly be missed by all. Most importantly, Elenita was known to have the biggest heart and opened her home to anyone who was in need. She enjoyed hosting events, cooking the best meals for her family and friends and was known to be the life of the party. "I love you Ma", "I love Mom", "I love you Mommy". The family would like to send out a special thank you to all the wonderful doctors and nurses at the Health Sciences Centre (CCU) for the exceptional care they provided our mom. A celebration of Elenita's life and Lamay will take place Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Monday, September 18, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Edward's Catholic Church, 836 Arlington Street, Winnipeg. Interment to follow. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 15, 2017
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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So sorry for your loss Misty and Family....I remember attending a party at your Mom's place years ago and she was so welcoming! Lots of food and lots of laughs were had! She raised a very special daughter that is for sure...xoxo - Posted by: Angela Monkman (Friend) on: Sep 17, 2017
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My deepest condolences to Misty, Leonard and families. It is with a heavy heart I write this. I met Blondie while working at a personal care home. We had so much in common and hit it off right away. I loved her laugh, her energy and zest for life, the love and dedication for her children, grandchildren. Nothing was too much or too good for them. She was genuine What you saw is what you got. She was kind, generous, and loving to all, and there in a heart beat if you needed her. I enjoyed her cooking, singing, her smile, her classy way of dressing and those oh so high shoes. We lost touch after a series of tragedies in my life, but Blondie was never far from my thoughts. I ran into Toni and got Blondies's number about 6 months ago, and had planned to call and visit, then tragedy hit again. I lost my only son. As you can imagine that was and is hard. For some reason I can't stop thinking about Blondie, so I said pull yourself together contact her before it is too late. Of course I could kick myself now, but know her loss is deeply felt, she was loved and appreciated, and will always be thought of and remembered with joy and love. She was and will always be a great lady. Forgive me Blondie, Rest in peace and love Your friend always Jay - Posted by: J. Wendy Browne (Jay) (friend) on: Sep 16, 2017
