MARIA RACQUEL LUMARQUE (RAFAEL)

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MARIA RACQUEL LUMARQUE (nee RAFAEL) It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Racquel Lumarque on Friday, November 28, 2003 at the age of 35 years at Health Sciences Centre. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her memory will be cherished by her husband Joseph; daughters, Joelle, Jonna, and Jodie; parents, Maria and Domingo Rafael Sr.; sisters, Rebecca Contreras (Roberto), Ruby Tan (Juno), Juanita Rafael, and Mary Ann Rafael; brothers, Bong Rafael and Domer Rafael (Lyris) parents-in-law, Norma and Ross Desiderio, Alice and Rolando Lumarque; sisters-in-law, Jennifer Lumarque (Kelly), and Nathalie Desiderio; brothers-in-law, Marc Lumarque (Robyn), Merv Lumarque (Elaine), and Myles Lumarque; nieces and nephews, Ryan, Regina, Catlin, Kirstie, Dominique, Danielle, Desiree, BJ, Jeffrey, Justin, Jamie, Kai, Joshua, Miranda, and Lauryn; and various relatives in Toronto, Vancouver, Michigan, Virginia, Japan, and Philippines. She was predeceased by her mom Juaning Rafael. Lamay will take place on Thursday and Friday, December 4 and 5 from 6:00 p.m. until Midnight at Garry Memorial, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Saturday, December 6 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Edwards the Confessor Roman Catholic Church, 818 Arlington St. Reverend Fr. Vicente Tungolh presiding. Interment will follow at Garry Memorial Cemetery. Following the service, a reception will follow. Pallbearers are Nestor Panganiban, Jimmy Anis, Arnold Lontajo, Ruel Guiterrez, John Lazo, Ulysses Marquez, Willy Torres, and Roy Oquendo. Racquel will always be remembered for her unwavering love for her family and friends. She knew she met her soul mate in Joe and together they built their dreams. She was a devoted mother and an active member of the board at Stanley Knowles daycare where Joelle attended. She was employed at Arctic Co-op Ltd. as a merchandising clerk for many years. Racquel had a personality that gravitated people to her. She had a strong will. Stronger than she believed in herself. No matter what life brought her, she faced it head on. She had many close friends. Just a week before her passing, she gave birth to her beautiful twin daughters, Jonna and Jodie. We are blessed to have had her in our lives. There are many people who will come and go in our lives. Only a few will leave an imprint in our hearts. Racquel touched all of those who met her and she will never be forgotten. GARRY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, CEMETERY & CREMATION CENTRE 1291 McGillivray Blvd - 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 02, 2003