ESTELITO (LITO) MERCADO

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ESTELITO (LITO) MERCADO

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband/father, Estelito Monton Mercado.

He will be missed by his wife of 53 years, Luzviminda, his five children - Alona, Annalyn (Jeff), Allan, April, and Adrian (Toni), his grandchildren - Tyler, Brayden, Olivia, and Jamie, his sisters - Luzonica and Josefina, his sister-in-law, Rosalinda, his brother-in-law, Edgardo, his bonus children (niece/nephews) - Jenny (Dennett), Jeremy (Agnes) and Jonathan (Vanessa), and grandkids - Gianna, Sophia, Dominic, Mileena, Mayani, and Malikah, his nieces and nephews - Noralyn (Cesar), Linda, Leilani, Ruby (Jonathan), Carlito (Susan), Nerissa (Crispin), Roselle, and Roderick (Marie), his many grand-nieces and nephews, his cousins and their children, and his large extended family. Lito was predeceased by his parents, Domingo and Segundina, and his sisters, Marina and Norma.

Lito was born in Cavite, Philippines on February 17, 1941. The middle child and only son, he was doted on by his four sisters. He grew up in the small village of Bacao (General Trias) and, after high school, had some opportunities to travel and work abroad. He married Minda on January 17, 1971. They had two daughters in Cavite before moving to Winnipeg, Manitoba on February 22, 1975, where they continued to grow their family. Lito worked hard to provide for his family and instilled in his children the drive to succeed and to live life to the fullest. He spent over 20 years working at Seven Oaks Hospital in the Dispatch department, working his way to supervisor by the time he retired in 2004.

Lito lived a full life in his 83 years. He believed in taking every opportunity to experience life and make memories, investing his resources in ensuring his children were able to bloom. While a man of few words, Lito was patient and kind, sharing his wisdom with those around him. With Minda at his side, they raised their five children and supported nieces, nephews and grandchildren whose lives were all touched by his quiet presence. He was simply "Tay" to almost everyone around him, holding a special place of love and respect in the extended Mercado, Monton, Colina and Aseo families. During the last several years, Lito was just starting to slow down, preferring the comforts of home and the company of those closest to him.

Lito passed away peacefully at Grace Hospital on the evening of Monday, November 18, 2024. The family wishes to extend our deepest gratitude to the amazing staff of Grace Hospital ICU, especially Jaypee, and HSC MICU for their wonderful care and kindness. To our large extended family, words cannot adequately express our gratitude for the unwavering love and support you have given us during this most difficult time. Taos puso kami nag pasasalamat.

Viewings/Lamay, Glen Eden Funeral Home - 4477 Main Street, West St. Paul, December 5 and 6, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., St Peter's Church - Petrus Hall - 2624 Inkster Blvd Internment and Reception to follow at Glen Eden Funeral Home.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 30, 2024, Nov 30, 2024