GLORIA DE LEON PHANGUREH

Condolences & Memories (16 entries)

• We were shocked to find out, just now, that our friend Gloria is no longer with us. Our deepest condolences to the surviving family Dave, Raj, Bobby and their spouses. We were out of town but our prayers are with you all. We understand that her dear Bandit also passed within days: her companion in life and death. We will continue to pray for Glo. Michael & Lou - Posted by: Michael and Lourdes Scott (Friends) on: Apr 14, 2015

• Dear Phangureh family, We are so very saddened to hear about the sudden passing of your beloved wife and mother. Our family has so many fond memories of past get-togethers. You are a great family and it has been a privilege to have known Gloria. We are thinking of you and we wish you all peace in the days ahead. The Caligiuri family - Posted by: Erminio Caligiuri (Friend) on: Feb 24, 2015

• Gloria, news of your death is so sudden, made my heart heavy with sadness, you will be dearly missed. Dave, Raj and Bob, we are so sorry for your loss, words cannot describe how shocked we are. Gloria was always so helpful after we moved in our home on Brentcliffe, and the subsequent sale of it. We were close neighbours and friends for so long, she will be missed by all of us. - Posted by: Lai Kwan Yuen and family (Friends) on: Feb 22, 2015

• Bob, what a beautiful tribute to your mother, it made me cry. I am so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Norine Pringle (Former co-worker) on: Feb 21, 2015

• I met Tita Goye (the nickname by which she was known in our clan in the Philippines) sometime in 2009 when I was just newly arrived in Winnipeg and she was the most gracious host. She and her husband welcomed me to their home and so generously hand-carried some treats that my family sent from our home country. I am so sorry for the family's great loss. My prayers are always with you. Bandit must be heartbroken, too. - Posted by: Heidi Cruz (Distant relative) on: Feb 17, 2015

• My mom is the most amazing person that I have ever known. Just the small things I love about her could fill an entire library. Every single aspect of who I am came from my experiences with mom. Her love for coffee, her love for a good deal, her love for teasing my dad, her love for cooking, working as hard as she could. These parts of my mom shaped my entire life. Mom always dedicated her entire life to her family. She sacrificed her own wants, needs and sometimes happiness, to make sure she gave us our wants, our needs, and our happiness. Mom likes to show a tough and strong exterior, but we all know how soft, compassionate, caring and loving she is. She made sure people always had food. She never stored a phone number in her phone, it was better and nicer to memorize them. She bought people birthday and Christmas presents up to years ahead of time. I found out she already ordered mine and my wife's birthday cakes for this year. Mom still buys us socks and underwear when she goes out. Groceries would magically appear at our house when we weren't home. Every moment of mom's life was spent taking care of everyone but she would never let us take care of her. My mom and I talk on the phone almost every day. Most of the conversations were about nothing. Absolutely nothing. We just made each other laugh by teasing each other, or telling each other about the crazy things we did that day, sometimes, they were just random noises. But mom knew the real reason for those phone calls and every once in a while, she would tell me "Bobby, you shouldn't love me so much. You'll miss me too much when I'm gone". She was right. I do miss her, but I missed her every day until we had our phone call. I could go on for hours about my memories with my mom and every memory has her beautiful smile, her funny laugh and her crazy expressions like "yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah" or "dumb dumb banana" and "Bobby, stop being so cheap" . My Mom is uniquely unique, and I love that about her. Mom, I love everything about you and my life will never be the same. I have always needed you and I need you now more than ever. Every day that passes without you will be the hardest day of my life. No one could ever understand how much I love you and how much you mean to me. You are everything to me and my absolute worst fear in life has come true. My piece of advice to everyone who still has their mother. Hug her more often. Hug her every chance you get. It's the only thing I want right now. I want to hug my mom and I'll never have that opportunity again. I need you mom and I will miss you forever. - Posted by: Bob Phangureh (Son of the Worlds Greatest Mother) on: Feb 16, 2015

• Thinking of you during these difficult times. May you find comfort in loving memories. - Posted by: Marlene Clark (Friend of Bob and Cherie) on: Feb 15, 2015

• Bob and Cherie and Dave, Raj and Colleen ... and extended family and friends ... please know that my love and prayers and thoughts are with you through this difficult time of your wife, mother and mother-in-law's passing ... the obituary was very well written and I was quite moved by the love that was very evident as well as the strength and commitment she exemplified to family and friends ... I wish I could be there to give you all a big hug and please know that I am so very grateful to her forever for her love and guidance to my daughter Cherie ... and I will always remember the joy we both shared on the day of her son Bob and my daughter Cherie's wedding ... memories forever shared in our hearts and love that will always be there ... XO <3 XO - Posted by: Brenda Hebert (Cherie's mom and Bob's mother-in-law) on: Feb 15, 2015

• My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Your mother has clearly touched my lives with her loving kindness and she will live on in you always in heart and memory. I am always there when you need. Big hugs. - Posted by: Sabrina Halsall (Friend of Bob and Cheries) on: Feb 14, 2015

• To the phangureh family, may you always know that warmest thoughts are with you,warm memories, sweet reminiscent for season passed and good times shared have brought such happiness. emptiness will always be shared, it is so shocking and we can only overcome by prayers.God creates and god ends. - Posted by: emil and beth guevarra (good friend) on: Feb 14, 2015

• Bob and Cherie, Our sympathies go out to you and your family at this time. Know that are thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Aunt Anita, Uncle Ed, Bev and family - Posted by: Beverly Salmon (cousin) on: Feb 14, 2015

• So sorry for your loss Cherie,Bob and family , our deepest sympathy to you all at this time of sorrow. Love always Auntie Jackie & Ash xx - Posted by: Jackie Houle ( from NZ) (Cheries Aunt) on: Feb 14, 2015

• Dear Dave and family our most sincere sympathy in the loss of Gloria. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and our prayers at this very sad time. - Posted by: Gary and Carol Hainsworth, Wildwood Park Trailer Resort (Friend of Dave and Gloria) on: Feb 13, 2015

• So sorry to hear of your loss Bob and Cherie. Our deepest sympathy to you and your whole family. Please know that we are thinking of you during this very difficult time. - Posted by: Adele and Bruno Bevacqua (Friend of Bob) on: Feb 12, 2015

• Dear Bob and family: So sorry to hear of your loss. I thought this poem would provide you with some comfort. Dear Mom: I just thought I’d say; I love you and goodbye I will miss you dearly; I promise I won’t cry. I will never forget our talks; Conversations on the phone How happy you were to see me; When I finally came home. You worried so much about me; I worried about you too I know this is the hardest thing; We’ve ever had to do. I know you’ll always be with me; Wherever I will go No one needs to show me; I will always know. I don’t know what to do Mom; I never thought I’d lose you Where I’ll go from here; I have no clue. I know you’ll watch over me; Be my guiding light Giving me the strength I need; To win this endless fight. You’re my quardian angel Mom; Sitting on my shoulder Whispering your words of wisdom; To use as I get older I don’t want to say goodbye; But we’ll meet again someday We’ll pick up where we left off; Before you went away. - Posted by: Stan Yeo (Friend and former co-worker) on: Feb 12, 2015

• We will miss you ate Glo, may you rest in peace. I will remember the line dancing moments we had, you were in my class for almost 8 years doing what you like best, to line dance. Wherever you are, I hope you'll continue to dance. - Posted by: AIDA CHAMPAGNE (FRIEND) on: Feb 12, 2015