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JOSELITO (LITO) BALMES

Date of Passing: Mar 08, 2013

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JOSELITO (LITO) BALMES September 3, 1961 - March 8, 2013 Peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Lito will be forever missed by his wife Kathy; children Jason (Aimee), Brian (Nancy), James (Daniella); five grandchildren who will endlessly miss their Papa : Heaven, Tyson, Kayla, Payton and Lucas; mother Lucila (predeceased by Lito's father Ruben); siblings Armando (Nellie), Rod (Florence), Jay (Sally), Nelisa (Ruel), Arnel (Rose). He was predeceased by his brothers Narding (Nelia), Bonjing and sister Thess (Val); Elomina in-laws: Tatay Idong, Nanay Sisay, Tacing (Abe), Cristy (predeceased by Romeo), Eva (Rene), Boy (Remy), Caring (Ronnie), Sherry (Marcy), Arthur (Melissa), Jun (Tina); and many nieces and nephews. Lito was a charming man who enjoyed spending time with family and friends; known to everyone as funny, extremely nice; always looked at the positive things in life hence always with a smile, laughing and sharing a joke or two to brighten up any day. Lamay will be held on March 21st and 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. Funeral Mass and a Celebration of Lito's Life will be held on Saturday, March 23rd, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 818 Arlington Street., with Father Mar Batucan presiding. Interment and reception will follow at Thomson "In the Park" Cemetery and Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. Pallbearers will be Jojo Ponce, Cezar Aquino, Sonny Cenidoza, Tinoy Aranda, Phillip Miranda, Robert Holland, Efren Banag and Jojo Yso. A special thank you to Dr. Joel Gingerich, his nurse Cheryl; palliative care nurses Alma and others; his home care support Ho and Eugene. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Mar 18, 2013

JOSELITO (LITO) BALMES On March 8, 2013 at age 51, Joselito peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Lamay will be held on March 21 and 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at Thomson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. Funeral Mass and a Celebration of Lito's Life will be held on Saturday, March 23, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 818 Arlington Street., with Father Mar Batucan presiding. Interment and reception will follow at Thomson In the Park Cemetery and Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Mar 16, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 18, 2013

Condolences & Memories (13 entries)

  • Kathy: I have not seen Lito for years and thought of him the other day. I decided to look him up on the internet and found that he had passed away. I am so sorry for your loss. Lito was a great friend and co-worker and he always made everyone smile including myself. Again my deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Glenn Smerchynski (friend and co-worker) on: Mar 28, 2014

  • Kathy, Family; Our hearts go out to you and your family, after hearing of the passing of Lito. We hope you find comfort in knowing we are thinking of you and feel your sorrow. - Posted by: Ray , Marge Groves (Friends) on: Mar 22, 2013

  • Farwell to a friend that smiles big with laughter. Rest in comfort Lito. My sincere sympathy goes out to the Balmes family. - Posted by: Shirley Yuen (Friend & past Co-worker) on: Mar 21, 2013

  • To Lito's family my condolences. I knew Lito back when working at MTS on Ellice Avenue, such a nice person, big heart and a infectious smile, truly will be missed. May he rest in peace and watch over you all! - Posted by: Rosa Ferlaino (friend) on: Mar 19, 2013

  • Our deepest sympathy to you Kathy, your kids and the Balmes Family - Posted by: Jennie and Jun Maglian (Friend) on: Mar 19, 2013

  • Kathy, please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband Lito. May you find some comfort knowing that many people are thinking about you and your family during your time of grief. I remember meeting your husband numerous times during your employment at the Independent Order Desk and who can forget his smile...it was contagious. - Posted by: June Wiebe (Supervisor from Independent Order Desk Safeway) on: Mar 19, 2013

  • A real man who fought till the end with digity and is now face to face with his Creator. Our deepest sympathy and condolence from Santos and Tiburcio families. - Posted by: Nanay Puring, Cely, Rudy, Emma, Dory (aunt, cousins) on: Mar 18, 2013

  • Tolit's, may you rest in peace. You will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to Kathy and family. - Posted by: chavez family (family friend and co employee) on: Mar 18, 2013

  • Our Condolences to Kathy and the rest of the family. If only we could be there. We will miss you Lito. - Posted by: Mrs. Julie Francisco and family (Aunt) on: Mar 18, 2013

  • We can just call him a man with a big smile and a big heart. Our deepest sympathy to his family. 'MAY HE HAVE REST AND PEACE'. - Posted by: Jowell and Judith Mallare (Friend) on: Mar 18, 2013

  • Lito your contagious smile where ever you are will be missed by everyone. Deepest condolence to Kathy and family - Posted by: Aida Champagne (Friend) on: Mar 18, 2013

  • Condolences to the Family from CELONES FAMILY - Posted by: Dory Celones-Sison (Friend (high school- DMCI' late '70s)) on: Mar 18, 2013

  • RIP. Our sincere condolences to Lito's loving family. - Posted by: Andy & Laurie Garcia (Friend) on: Mar 18, 2013

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