FIDEL DE LEON CABAL, JR.

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FIDEL DE LEON CABAL, JR. April 2, 1936 - April 7, 2018 It is with great sadness we announce that on the morning of April 7, 2018, surrounded by his family, after his courageous battle with cancer, Fidel de Leon Cabal, Jr. peacefully passed away. Fidel was predeceased by eight of his siblings and his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Anicia; his children, Edgardo, Wilfredo (Amaya), Vivian, Christina (Rick), Theresa (Ardie), Annadel (Perry), his 18 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, his sister Elena (Philippines), nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Philippines. Fidel was born April 2, 1936, in Ombao, Bula, Camarines Sur, Philippines. He lost his father at the age of four and to help the family he began his working life. He worked in the rice fields for many years. At the age of 22, he spent 11 years as a waiter serving the rich and famous of the Philippines in Selecta. He then worked as a merchant marine for nine years, in which he was able to see the world, visiting 42 countries. On a visit to Virginia, USA, he met his future wife, Anicia. They eventually found their way to Winnipeg. Fidel retired from E.H. Price after 22 years. He was kind, friendly and generous. He spent most of his life working hard to support his family. He always put everyone first before himself. He enjoyed meeting new people. He would get his lotto tickets at the casino and look for friends to talk to. He loved to garden. He would spend hours tending to his vegetables and plants. He also enjoyed fishing, even if the number of fish caught was zero. The family would like to sincerely thank the Palliative Care Team and home care workers for the wonderful care and compassion you gave Fidel. Lamay will be held at Glen Lawn Funeral Home (455 Lagimodiere Blvd.) on Thursday, April 19, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Friday, April 20, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at St. Edward's Church (836 Arlington St.) at 1:00 p.m. Interment and reception will follow at Glen Lawn Funeral Home. 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 Apr 14, 2018