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BENJAMIN GOBENCIONG
Born: Mar 31, 1947
Date of Passing: Sep 27, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBENJAMIN GOBENCIONG With deep sorrow, the Gobenciong family announces the peaceful passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, father-in-law and friend Benjamin Florendo Gobenciong on September 27, 2014 (Saturday) at 7:15 p.m. at the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 67. Ben is survived by his wife Alma, three children Hamlet (Anna Marie), Francelou and Chamille, grandchildren Destyn and Fate. He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Gory, Philip (Amparo), Pedro (Edit), Olive (Milton), Raida (Galdino), Fr. Ali, Hermie (Dave), Patrick (Deding), Annie (Cesar) and sister-in-law Flordelina. Ben will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews: Joey (Purita), Jocelyn (Trini), Liezl (Jose Mari), Irene (Jim), John (Nadeen), Christie Gwen, Galdino Jr. (Kristiane), Chinky Grace, Katherine, Christene, Michael-Patrick, Hazel Anne (Mark), Charmaine, Daryl, Jason, Gina (Jimmy), Rene (Jane), Grace (Bong), Roel (Cristy), Rowena (Eric), Rey (Tess), and Rizza, grandchildren, cousins and friends. Ben was predeceased by his parents Felipe Sr. and Eutropia, his brothers Vicente and Delfin, and brother-in-law Neil. Benjamin was born in Tanauan, Leyte Philippines on March 31, 1947. He and his family moved to Winnipeg in the winter of 2007. He was united with Maria Alma in 1984 and raised their three children in San Juan, Philippines, 27 of those years at Hubilla Street. He was a consistent honor student. He was Valedictorian in elementary and Salutatorian in high school at the Sacred Heart Seminary. He was Magna Cum Laude at the University of Santo Tomas with Ecclesiastical Degrees: Bachelor Degrees of Philosophy and Theology, Licentiate Degrees in Philosophy and Theology, Bachelor of Law and Major in Sociology at Divine Word University. A selfless individual, he always put others before himself. A devoted family man, he was energetic and passionate with his grandchildren. Skillful Benjamin was a jack of all trades who can pull through carpentry, plumbing, electrical, automotive and even braved the kitchen with unique dishes. Lamay will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, October 8 and 9 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Vital Parish Church, 1629 Pembina Highway at Manahan Avenue. Interment will follow in Thomson "In the Park" Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the doctors and ICU staff of Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg for the care and support for Ben. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 07, 2014
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Uncle Ben had an amazing laugh and he always called my name with a singsong tune. I will always remember him for his kindness and sincerity. The last thing I remember was probably two days before he got admitted to the hospital when he visited with some of his siblings at my mom's. He was so grateful for me printing a document for him and something like this made my day. I wish I gave him a hug.... And I wish I knew his life better. - Posted by: Charmaine (Neice ) on: Oct 30, 2014
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As a family friend and a classmate of my one and only sister, Lilia, we will surely miss your smile, sincere, warm and loving demeanor. Mano Ben was really a good and cool guy.........Thank you for the friendship. - Posted by: Babes Basas Mosquito (Family friend) on: Oct 10, 2014
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I only met him once (Brandon MB) during the birthday of his grandchild but he spent a full hour with me, talking about his life in the Philippines before he came to Winnipeg. He treated me as if he knew me all his life. He gave me one of the most valuable commodities today: his time. - Posted by: Roland Liwanag (Family friend) on: Oct 08, 2014
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My thoughts and prayers are with you both Hamlet and Francelou and your entire family. - Posted by: Penny Dodd (friend) on: Oct 08, 2014
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One of the things that I will miss about Tito Ben is his loving heart. One time when I was visiting a friend in QC hospital, I saw him praying over one of the patients. Other patients were also asking for his prayer for them. Tito Ben always with a smile did not hesitate to go over and even make conversation. Tito Ben is very popular. We do not have the same circle of friends because...but it always amazes me when my friends, friends' family and their acquaintances young & old alike when they learn my last name is Gobenciong that they ask me if I'm related to him. Most of them did not even come from Leyte. Tito Ben I love you & I will always miss you. Your smile and your baritone voice. I still cannot believe that I will never be able to talk to you again. Thank you for everything. Love Rizza Mana Dely & Cyril (your apo). - Posted by: Rizza Gobenciong (Niece) on: Oct 08, 2014
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