EMILIA E. DIMACULANGAN

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EMILIA E. DIMACULANGAN 1924 - 2008 It is with great sorrow that the family announces the sudden passing of Emilia Dimaculangan, beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and motherin-law, on December 11, 2008 at Seven Oaks General Hospital at the golden age of 84. Emilia was predeceased by her daughters Teresita (Tessie) D. Cruz, Cynthia Dimaculangan, darling husband Magtangol T. Dimaculangan , brother Johnny Estonactoc of California, her parents Paula (nee Villanueva) Estonactoc and Alejandro Estonactocand as well as many other brothers and sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved great-granddaughter JailynCamille Sangalang, granddaughter Jasmine, son-in-law Hermann, grand-niece Rosario Gatchalian and her family, Ely and Mimi Valmonte and children of Winnipeg, Cora (Mario) Mendigorin and children of Australia, Delvina (Vi) Tabing and family of Winnipeg; Cora (Bong) Villanueva of Winnipeg; Archie (Esther) Cruz of Winnipeg, Aling Gloria Asban (Dong) of Winnipeg. She also leaves to mourn her passing her brothers-in-law Bayani (Remy) Dimaculangan of Arizona, Manny Dimaculangan, formerly of New Jersey, sisters-in-law Luming and Buhay of the Philippines and Luz Burgos of Calgary Alberta and Jun Quero of California. She also has numerous nieces and nephews, friends and their families in Canada, the United States and Philippines. Emilia was a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law and aunt. She worked as a secretary of the Phillipines for National Defence and Intelligence for many years, then immigrated to Canada in 1977. She was full of life. A smart intellectual, and prestine woman. She loved to spoil her grandchildren, especially her only great-grandchild Jailyn-Camille. My grandma was the most important person in my life, and in everyone else's lives. A pure example of a wonderful and rough life lived. She will be remembered by the one's whose lives she has touched. She lives on in our memories forever and will be missed each and every day. Lamay will be held on Thursday December 18, 2008 and Friday December 19, 2008 commencing at 6:00 p.m. and concluding at the request of the family. Prayers will be said on Friday December 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mosaic Funeral Chapel 1839 Inkster Blvd. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. from St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 748 Keewatin St., Monsignor Enrique Samson Celebrant. Interment to follow at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Reception for family and friends will be held at Mosaic's Reception Centre following the interment. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca. MOSAIC FUNERAL, CREMATION AND CEMETERY SERVICES 1839 INKSTER BLVD. 275-5555

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 13, 2008