TOMAS FRIA RIVERO

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TOMAS FRIA RIVERO 1952 - 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tomas Rivero, a loving husband, father and grandfather, after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 58 years of age. He was predeceased by his parents Benvienedo Sr. and Tasiana, brother Elmo Sr., sister Erlinda, brother Mario, brother Yolando, and granddaughter April-Elaine. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of nearly 35 years, Marietta (aka Mayette), his daughters Melanie (Jason), Melissa (David) and his son Thomas, his grandchildren Jeannie and Wesley, his brothers, Benvienedo Jr. (Fe) and Don Don (Malou) of the Philippines, his nephew Elmo Jr. (Melinda), as well as numerous friends and extended family in Canada, United States, and the Philippines. Tomas immigrated to Canada in 1976, worked at the Seven Oaks Hospital since 1984, owned an exterminating business (Action Exterminator) for nearly 25 years, was President of the Bicol Association 2006 to 2008 and was an active member since 1984. Tomas loved karaoke, playing the guitar, home renovations and was a gun club member at the Firing Line. The family wishes to thank doctors (Dr. Maksymiuk, Dr. Kepron and Dr. Godlewski), nursing staff and others at the Health Sciences Centre GH4 who cared for Tomas during his last week of his life. We are grateful for the love and support that he received from his family and friends in his last months. Lamay will be held Saturday, February 12, and Sunday, February 13, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight at Glen Eden Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Edward's the Confessor, 818 Arlington Street. Interment and reception to follow at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street. Glen Eden Funeral Home 338-7111 www.gleneden-mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 10, 2011