JOVITA ASUNCION AGPALZA

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JOVITA ASUNCION AGPALZA 1918 2010 It is with great thanksgiving to the Lord that our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother peacefully met her creator on September 1, 2010 at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her husband, Flaviano Agpalza Sr. and daughters, Laura Ledger, Fe Ebora and Lorna Agpalza. She will be lovingly remembered by her children and grandchildren: Annie; Flavy (Bernadette) and children Bom (Tina), Bernaleene (Val Rufo), Emmanuel and Jennifer; Ezra (Sita) and children Dr. Michelle Agpalza-Santos (Atty. Olan Santos), Ezee; Alicia (Robert Pogson) and children David, Bettina (Patrick Zeilinski) and Sarah; Allen (Alicia) and children Andrew (Gali), Alvin, Adam and Adriel; Hester (Lito Taruc) and children Rebecca Joy, Joseph (Danielle), Jake and Jovy May; and Janet (Gabby Sangalang) and children Dr. GJ (Jackie), Jordan, Hannah and Ruth; grandchildren: Bradley Ledger, Cory (Criselda) Ledger, Darlene (Austin Vialoux); Feliz Ebora-Santos (Romind Santos); and 11 great-grandchildren: Megan, Benjamin and Noah Ledger; Cassidy Ledger; Lukas and Nino Santos; Enzo Agpalza; Ethan and Ella Agpalza; Ellaina Zeilinski; and Isabella Taruc. She will be sadly missed by her siblings Fermina Tolentino, Cresencia Asuncion and Camilo Asuncion, as well as her nephews and nieces. Jovita grew up in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte and later married Judge Flaviano Agpalza and settled in San Agustin, Isabela. With strong faith in God and determination to achieve the best, Jovita together with her husband Judge Flaviano raised nine children while she worked as an elementary school teacher and eventually became the school principal. After retirement, she immigrated to Winnipeg, Canada in 1980. Her enthusiasm and determination in pursuit of knowledge and excellence was her legacy to her children and grandchildren. Even in her senior years she took courses at the Red River College and University of Winnipeg, and was an active member of a few Toastmasters Clubs. Jovita and her husband had generously welcomed and hosted numerous international missionaries to their home. The Free Gospel Church of San Agustin, Isabela, still stands today as a testament to their faith, generosity and strong leadership. Jovita had sowed the seeds of faith across the seas and across three generations. Jovita had walked in her integrity - her children are blessed after her: Proverbs 20:7 KJV The family would like to extend their appreciation to: the WRHA Home Care Services and care givers especially to Maria and Rosalie; to the Seven Oaks General Hospital Emergency Department for their understanding and compassion; to Pastor Bruce Martin, Pastor W. Andasan, Pastor Danrey Amoyo and Pastor Junie Josue, for their presence, prayers and comforting words. Viewing/Lamay and a celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, September 5, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. midnight at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street. Prayer Service starts at 7:00 p.m. In respect to Jovita's wishes, interment will be in the Philippines. Glen Eden Funeral Home 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 03, 2010