FRANCISCA M. CAYANAN

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FRANCISCA M. CAYANAN May 10, 1925 - May 9, 2017 On the morning of May 9, 2017, one day before her 92nd birthday, Francisca Cayanan (Ima) passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was surrounded by her loved ones at Fred Douglas Lodge. She was predeceased by her husband, Aquilino Pineda Cayanan; her daughter Eufrocinia; and son Orlando. In her long fruitful life she lived to cherish the moments and memories with 10 children; 26 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. She leaves to mourn her children Carmelita (Justin), Celedonia, Alfredo, Cresencio (Evangeline), Carlito (Divina), Clarita (Kennedy), Renato (Marinela), Jesus (Dhannica) Ima was born in Magalang, Pampanga, Philippines. Her parents passed away at a young age and her aunt raised her where she spent most of her young life working on the farm. She was known to have the best memory. She worked as a stay at home mom and also cooked and catered for various events such as birthdays and weddings. She was an amazing cook who evidently passed on her culinary talents to all her children. Her daughter Carmelita immigrated to Canada in 1972. She followed a few years later and immigrated to Winnipeg, MB in 1980 with her husband, her sons Crisencio, Carlito, Renato, Jesus and her daughter Clarita. Here she worked for a manufacturing company that made medical devices. Her friends and family will truly miss her. Our family would like to extend our gratitude to all the staff at Fred Douglas Lodge- Spruce Wing, for taking care of our Ima in her final years, and to all of our friends and extended families for your continued support and love during this difficult time. Viewing/Lamay will be held at Mosaic Event Centre, 1006 Nairn Ave on Friday, May 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Vigil Prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at St. John Cantius Church at 846 Burrows Ave. on Saturday, May 13 at 8:30 a.m. Interment in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens at 4000 Portage Avenue. Please feel free to join us following the interment to Mosaic Funeral Chapel at 1839 Inkster Blvd. for light refreshments. This is not goodbye my Queen, to you we say goodnight, until we meet again, we will continue to celebrate your life. Happy Birthday Ima, we love you. 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

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 11, 2017