SALOME (SALLY) FRAN NAVASCA -

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SALOME (SALLY) FRAN NAVASCA 1917 - 2013 Tuesday, September 24, 2013, with family by her side, Sally peacefully passed away at the age of 95. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth "Boots" Provitina; her grandchildren, Mark (Danielle) Morton, Tania (Shayne) Orr, Hope (Ben) Suh, Grazia (Gerald) Bermisa and Catheryn Morton. Also, left to mourn are her great-grandchildren: Courtney and Kyle Morton; Joshua, Emma and Olivia Suh; Ainsley and Shelby Orr; and Sabrina and Sasha Bermisa. She is lovingly remembered by her sisters, Catalina Aspiras, Sr. Ma. Josefina Fran RVM and Eufrocina Rarugal; and sisters-in-law, Virgelia Fran, Florentina Fran and Coring Navasca. She will hold a special place in the hearts of the Fran, Navasca, Bautista, Dara, Cazakoff and her Agno families. Sally will also be missed by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and family friends. Sally was predeceased by her husband, Antonio; daughter, Thelma Morton; granddaughter, Jennifer Morton; parents, Manuel and Raymunda Fran; siblings, Domingo, Magdalena, Guillermo, Marcelino, Mariano, Iluminada, Carlos and Floro; and niece, Agnes Capitulo. Sally was born in Agno, Pangasinan, Philippines on October 22, 1917 into a family of 12 siblings. She was the first in her family to leave home to pursue higher education in Manila. Her family was proud of her ambitions, and she paved the way for her sisters to follow in her footsteps. She studied at Arellano University and graduated with a degree in education. There she met Antonio, marrying him in 1941 after four years of courtship. Sally worked in various elementary schools in Manila while raising their family. Sally and Tony immigrated to Canada in 1968. She worked as a physical education teacher at Dryden High School, at Misericordia Hospital and eventually retired from Tache Nursing Home at the age of 70. "Mama Sal" enjoyed travelling to the Philippines, Europe, California, Chicago and Alberta to visit relatives. When she wasn't travelling, she could be found working in her garden, playing Mahjong and enjoying her favourite television shows, "The Young and the Restless" and "Family Feud". Hosting parties in her home was also a highlight in her life. Sally was a warm and loving person who made family her priority. She is remembered for her strength and compassion. Spending time with her immediate and extended family, especially the family's young ones, was her greatest enjoyment. The family extends their thanks to the home care staff and all the past and current caregivers for their compassionate care and kindness. Lamay (viewing) will be held at 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on Saturday, September 28, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2013 at St. Emile, 556 St. Anne's Rd. Interment to follow in Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca. Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 28, 2013