NATIVIDAD MACABEO (BRUAN)

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NATIVIDAD MACABEO (BRUAN) Peacefully on June 24, 2000, surrounded by her close family, Natividad passed away after a brief battle with cancer, at the Riverview Health Centre. She was born in the Philippines, October 16, 1949. She was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fructouso Bruan. Natividad is survived by her husband Rodrigo Macabeo; brothers and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Amado Bruan and family in the Philippines, Mr. and Mrs. Celso and Norman Antigua and family in Vancouver, Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Bangsal and family of Winnipeg, Mr. and Mrs. Gilberto Quebral and family of the Philippines, Mr. and Mrs. Lito Mamaril and family in the U.S.A., Mr. and Mrs. Marcial Bruan and family of the Philippines, Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Bruan and family of Winnipeg; mother-in-law, Mrs. Elena Macabeo; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Gabriel and family of Calgary, Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Macabeo and family in the Philippines, Mr. and Mrs. Chito Macabeo of Winnipeg, Mr. and Mrs. Renato Calpito and family in the Philippines, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Dela Cruz and family of the Philippines, Mr. and Mrs. Diosdado Dela Cruz and family of Winnipeg, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Macabeo and family of Winnipeg, Mr. Renato Macabeo of Winnipeg, Miss Arlene Macabeo of Winnipeg; grand nephews and nieces, A.J., Michelle, Samantha and Lindsay and friends, nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles, cousins from the Philippines, Calgary, Winnipeg and U.S.A. We express our thanks to all staff and employees of Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg whom Naty loved so much and to whom her God-given caring attitude was spent all those years, fond memories will remain. Macabeo families most heartfelt thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Isidro Barawid, Mr. and Mrs. Jaime and Liz Barawid of California, U.S.A. who took their precious time despite their hectic schedule and business engagements simply to visit Naty during her dying days. Our sincere thanks to her sister Norma for taking care of her during her illness, Mr. and Mrs. Felipe and Dory Tawagin and Rudy Angeles whose kindness is beyond compare. Special thanks to the staff of the Victoria General Hospital, Riverview Health Centre (Palliative Care Unit) and Home Care, and to all friends who in one way or another through their presence helped in the most trying moments. To Elsie and Chito whose constant presence and unselfish kindness lightened the burden when it was most needed. To a very special group of people led by Zeny who continuously offer their prayers, thank you so much. Lamay will be held on Thursday, June 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Friday, June 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with Prayer Vigil at 8:00 p.m. held both evenings at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Edwards Roman Catholic Church, 818 Arlington St. with Father Robert Polz officiating. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. A gathering of family and friends will follow in the Glen Eden Reception Centre. Pallbearers will be Mario Manzano, Robert Luna, Bernard Lingasen, Cecelio Narciso, Eddie Sanchez and Felix Agpaoa. FOOTPRINTS One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. Each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it, "Lord you said that once I decided to follow you, youd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why when I needed you most you would leave me." The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 29, 2000