ROSAURO RICALDE BALITAAN

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ROSAURO RICALDE BALITAAN Rosauro passed away October 7, 2016, aged 63 years. Darin Hoffman, Funeral Director in care of arrangements. Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1839 Inkster Blvd. (204) 275-5555 - www.mosaicfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 18, 2016

ROSAURO RICALDE BALITAAN Rosauro passed away October 7, 2016, aged 63 years. Darin Hoffman, Funeral Director in care of arrangements. Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1839 Inkster Blvd. (204) 275-5555 - www.mosaicfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 18, 2016

ROSAURO RICALDE BALITAAN Rosauro passed away October 7, 2016, aged 63 years. Darin Hoffman, Funeral Director in care of arrangements. Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1839 Inkster Blvd. (204) 275-5555 - www.mosaicfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 18, 2016

ROSAURO RICALDE BALITAAN Rosauro passed away October 7, 2016, aged 63 years. Darin Hoffman, Funeral Director in care of arrangements. Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1839 Inkster Blvd. (204) 275-5555 - www.mosaicfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 18, 2016

ROSAURO RICALDE BALITAAN August 16, 1953 October 7, 2016 After a seven month battle with cancer, on Friday, October 7, 2016, Rosauro "Ross" Ricalde Balitaan passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care Unit, at the age of 63. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 40 years, Anselma 'Elma"; daughters, Rosselle (Paulo) and Vanessa (Saifa) and five grandchildren, Cyerra, Ross Jr., Colin, Noah and Nikko. He has three sisters, Ophelia, Rizalina and Chona in the Philippines and California, and numerous extended family, friends and relatives in Canada, the US and the Philippines. He is predeceased by his parents, Emiliano and Amparo Balitaan, and eldest sister Belen Salazar. Ross was born on August 16, 1953 in Batangas, Philippines. He married Elma on May 1, 1976. He immigrated to Canada in 1978 and worked as an electro-plater at the House of Silver for 33 years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing and was enthusiastic about music. He jammed on the guitar, bass and piano with his friends, only knowing how to play by ear. But his passion in life was his family. He loved to cook and always enjoyed having dinner together. Thank you to the staff at Carmen Hospital in Carmen, MB, CancerCare Victoria Hospital, Unit GB3 and GH4 at the Health Sciences Centre, and the Palliative Unit at the St. Boniface Hospital for the care and support they gave to Ross and his family. The family wishes to extend their love and gratitude to Mar, Fely, Iris, Isabelo, Fresnie and the entire Cadiz, Mercado, Solitario, Maglayo, Cantada, Cabaltera and Magsino families, Nachampassak family, Lucy and Nanding Garcia and numerous extended family, friends and relatives for their endless love and support. Lamay/Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 13 and Friday, October 14 at 6:00 p.m. at Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1839 Inkster Blvd. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Edward's Catholic Church, 836 Arlington St. Interment in Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Ave. Reception to follow at the Mosaic Reception Centre, 1839 Inkster Blvd. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle, please log on to www.mosaicfunerals.ca. 1839 Inkster Blvd. 1006 Nairn Ave. 204-275-5555

Publish Date: Oct 12, 2016

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 18, 2016