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RUBEN PAGLILIHI CERVANTES It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ruben Paglilihi Cervantes announces his sudden passing on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Ruben leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Corazon Calayag Cervantes. His legacy will live on in his four children Ruben Jr. (Tracey), Roger (Josephine), Connie (Jonathan) and Cherry Ann (Ronald), and his eight cherished grandchildren, Joshua, Rebecca, Madeline, Soleil, Mackenzie, Caleb, Zoe and Duke. His memory will be cherished by his surviving older sister, Felicitas Barrocan and his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Sotero and Ligaya Cervantes, and his older brother, Carlos. Born July 15, 1945, Ruben arrived in Canada from the Philippines in 1971 and worked at CP Rail where he retired with over 25 years of service. He enjoyed the company of many friends, enjoyed staying physically active and spending time with family. The Cervantes family would like to thank the caring staff at Seven Oaks General Hospital and the Health Sciences Centre. Lamay services will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 10 at 11:00 a.m., Saint Edward's Catholic Church, 818 Arlington Street. Reception immediately following service at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 25, 2014
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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My deepest condolences to you all, I hope in time, all good memories will comfort you, my heart and prayers are with you at this time. Rest in peace Tito Ruben - Posted by: Muriel Dimen (Friend) on: Nov 10, 2014
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Ninong, rest now in paradise. Your infectious smile and kind heartedness will never be forgotten. - Posted by: Marissa Ramos (god daughter) on: Nov 09, 2014
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you always were there to make me smile, we joked and worked. it was an honour to have known and worked with you - Posted by: walter chaban (friend and co-worker) on: Nov 07, 2014
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I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family. I will always remember Ruben for his great sense of humor and the infections fun I had the privilege to share. Although he is gone he will always be remembered. - Posted by: Vincent Faial (Canadian Pacific Co- Worker and Friend) on: Nov 06, 2014
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I will always remember him for his smile and warm personality. He will be missed by many. - Posted by: Richard Venzon () on: Nov 04, 2014
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Our heartfelt condolences Tita Cora, Ruben, Roger, Connie and Cherry Ann. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Tito Ruben, I will always cherish the memories of your great sense of humor, kindness, and always putting up with me and Con since childhood. Regardless how tired you were, you were always there to drive us to the mall and volleyball games and practices. You will be truly missed by all of us. Thank you for embracing my family into your family and always treating me as one of your own. Rest in peace Tito Ruben and God bless you. - Posted by: Carina Alvarez Tongcua (Friend ) on: Nov 04, 2014
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Dear Connie and family, Although I never met your beloved father, I feel as if I knew him from all the wonderful conversations that Connie shared with me. I hope that you will continue to share those memories with his grandchildren. I wish that I could be there with you during this difficult time. Please know that I am thinking and praying for all of you, especially your mother. With our deepest condolences, Lorena and Alessandra - Posted by: Lorena Legnini Coche' (Friend) on: Nov 03, 2014
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Your love and care for our apo (grandson) Duke will always be missed. My deepest sympathy to you mareng Cora,Ruben JR, Connie, Roger and Cherry Ann. - Posted by: Florida (Flor, kumare) () on: Nov 01, 2014
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To Connie, Cherry and entire Cervantes family special thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Christine and Mark Remoquillo (Friend) on: Oct 28, 2014
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I will truly miss you my Tito, thanks for everything you've done for us. We love you, Tito. - Posted by: Butch Calayag (Nephew) on: Oct 28, 2014
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Our heartfelt condolences. I will always cherish those memories of you when we first met you in Paris 10 years ago and the last time I spoke to you and heard your voice during Connie's visit in Paris on August 2014. We offer our prayers and may you rest in peace Mang Ruben. Bon Courage Connie!! Claveria Family (Edwin/Ghay/Joy/Amor/Mae/Andre) - Posted by: Edwin Claveria (Friend) on: Oct 28, 2014
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Our deepest condolences to the Cervantes family. As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. - Posted by: Larry Correa (Friend) on: Oct 28, 2014
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Our family would like to express our sincerest condolences to the Cervantes family. Connie dear friend, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Tito, May you rest in peaceā„ - Posted by: Jeddy Garing (Friend) on: Oct 26, 2014
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We will alway's remember Ruben's great sense of humour and playfulness, whenever he was together with family and friend's. Our thought's are with all the family at this time of sadness. We hope his memories give you strength. - Posted by: Kathleen, Geoff and family (Soleil`s Dad, Grandma and Grandad) on: Oct 26, 2014
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Words cannot explain the profound loss of you. I miss and love you, Dad - Posted by: Connie Cervantes Cook (Daughter) on: Oct 25, 2014
