BAYANI TALA CUSTODIO

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BAYANI TALA CUSTODIO Bayani Tala Custodio passed away peacefully on February 26, 2008 at St. Boniface Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Carolina Custodio, sister Pagasa, brothers Arsenio and Magtangol, and nephews Dante and Macairog. He is survived by Pacita and family (in the Philippines), sisters Victoria, Luningning and Tagumpay, children Hati, Pempoy (Sean), Cholo (Ruby and Wendy), grandchildren Nena and James Buduhan, Mesia and Kent Walker, goddaughter Cora Simon (Melanie, Edgar, Sharon, Nathan, Colin, Gavin and Teegan), great-grandchildren Isaac and Jun Walker, nephew Gil, nieces Mely, Minerva, Ligaya (Lorelei), Aida (Ramon and Michelle), and many more relatives in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. Dad was a veteran of the Second World War. He worked in the family construction business building bridges and piers throughout the Philippines. He was a building code inspector for the city of Manila. In Winnipeg, he worked at Quality Bedding and Mayers Packaging. Dad was a craftsman who would patiently coax the beauty out of the scraps of wood he collected. He enjoyed his fishing expeditions whether it was at Breezy Point or on the river banks at St. Norbert. But he was perhaps happiest in the kitchen. His culinary skills are legendary among his family and friends. He came to Canada in 1965 with his family and five suitcases. We, his children, came to appreciate the rewards of his hard work. By example, he showed us that helping other people was not an inconvenience but a privilege. Dad proudly volunteered in the community so that his cultural heritage could be passed onto the younger generations. He was a generous man who wanted only happiness and success for his family and friends. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at St. Ignatius Church (corner of Stafford and Corydon) on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba, the Canadian Diabetes Society, or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the Winnipeg Ambulance Services, St. Boniface Hospital Emergency and Intensive Care Units for their kindness to and care of Dad. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Send expressions of sympathy to www.mem.com

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 04, 2009