MARIA (INA) CLEMENTE TOLENTINO

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MARIA (INA) CLEMENTE TOLENTINO Peacefully and surrounded by family, it is with our deepest love that we announce the passing of Maria Ina Clemente Tolentino on Friday, October 7, 2011, at the Grace Hospital at the age of 83 years. She will forever be cherished by her sons, Ramon Tolentino (predeceased by Letty), Vincente Tolentino (Teteng), Arturo Tolentino (Cely/Linda), Jose Joey Tolentino (Rorie), Leonard Tolentino (Evelyn); and daughters Amarie delos Santos (Ernie), Corazon Cora Tabios (Mel Mhilo ) and Josie Rosas (Edwin); 28 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Amado Tolentino on July 25, 1974, her parents, Felix and Marcela Clemente; and her siblings, Eliseo, Donato, Marcelo, Belen and Fidel Clemente. On December 16, 1927, Ina was born in Paombong, Bulacan, Philippines. It was here that the love of her life found her, and together they started their family. Upon the sudden death of her husband, she moved to Canada in January 1977, bringing along her four youngest children. This is where Ina portrayed the true meaning of a real woman. Her heart of gold, strength, love, passion and devotion to her faith solidified her family, teaching us the importance of unity. Through life's trials and tribulations, Ina over came anything by placing all her faith in God. Ina's gentle demeanor and soft words affected the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing her. The family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nursing staff in I.C.U. and 3rd Floor North at the Grace Hospital. Viewing (lamay) and prayers will be held at Bardal Funeral Home, 843 Sherbrook Street on Thursday, October 13, 2011, and Friday, October 14, 2011, between 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2011, in St. Mary's Cathedral, 353 St. Mary Avenue with her burial to follow in the Philippines. Golden Heart God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not meant to be, so He put His arms around you, and whispered, Come to Me with tearful eyes we watched you, as we saw you pass away, Although we loved you deeply, we could not make you stay, your Golden Heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. by Therese Williamson Ina, mahal ka namin. Hindi ka namin makakalimutan ang iyong magandang kabaiitan at ang iyong pagmamahal sa amin habang kami ay nabubuhay dito sa mundong ibabaw Funeral Home Crematorium 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474 Ample parking behind the building. Condolences: www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 11, 2011