GEMINIANA (GEM) SANTILLANA GAZAN

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GEMINIANA (GEM) SANTILLANA GAZAN August 22, 1923 - March 30, 2012 We sadly announce Gem has peacefully passed to her rest surrounded by family and loved ones on Friday, March 30, 2012 at Park Manor Personal Care Home in Transcona at the ripe, full age of 88. She is survived by her son, Ramon of Phoenix, Arizona and daughter, Nellarene and her husband Dwain Ferguson of Armstrong, BC; her grandchildren, Kimberly and her husband Josh Brown of Cooranbong, Australia and Tyler Ferguson of Lacombe, AB; by two sisters, Estelita (Federico) Gelladuga and Marietta (Percival) Rasay - both in the Philippines as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their extended families. She was predeceased by her husband, Matias (1997), parents Lorenzo (1985) and Purificacion (1961) Santillana, son Edwin Ray (1962), daughter Edwina Rose (1963), son Mario Lucero (1963), brothers - Raymundo and his wife Remedios, Eulogio, Roberto and his wife Angelina, and Elmore; sisters - Teodora Pomperada and her husband Juan, Lolita delos Santos and her husband Oscar Jr. As a teacher, mentor and friend, her memory and legacy will be forever cherished by a wide-spread circle of friends and family around the world. Viewing (Lamay) will be held at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Boulevard, on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight with a Memories Service at 7:30 p.m. with time of sharing and refreshments to follow. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home followed by interment at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens and a light luncheon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to: Red River Valley Junior Academy, 56 Grey Street OR Park Manor Personal Care Home Building Expansion Fund, 401 Redonda Street OR Adventist Development and Relief Agency (www.adra.ca) The family would like to thank the staff of Park Manor Personal Care Home for their loving nurture, care and compassion during her stay there. Good night, Mom and we'll meet you on that great resurrection morning. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca. Glen Lawn Funeral Home 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 03, 2012