A wonderful life has ended. Fidelyn Perez Valdoria passed away unexpectedly of heart attack, with her family at her side on April 30, 2011 at St. Boniface Hospital. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Elmer, her daughter Julianna and son Jasch, her father Mike of California, her sisters Maricris (Pip) of Philippines, Maryanne (Joseph) of Alaska, Helen (Do) of California, Jesusa of Philippines, Perlita (Erwin) of Philippines, and Michelle (Geno) of Singapore.         As well, left to cherish her memory are her mother in-law, uncles, aunties, many nieces and nephews and many friends in Philippines and Winnipeg. She was predeceased by her mother Socorro, grandfather Sofronio and grandmother Juana.

            Fidelyn was born in Naic, Cavite Philippines on April 24, 1974. She graduated from Lyceum of the Philippines with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service. She worked as a Flight Attendant for two years on domestic flight in the Philippines. Fidelyn decided to immigrate to Canada in 1996 to have a better life. Upon coming to Winnipeg, she studied Health Care Aide course in Herzing College and took nursing in University of Winnipeg. She worked as a nurse at St. Boniface Hospital for thirteen years. This career becomes a passion. Later she added her skills and gifting in reflexology and deep muscle massage.

            In 1997, she met Elmer, the love of her life who was a doctor at St. Boniface Hospital. They are married in year 2000. Elmer love to cook for Fidelyn. They are married for eleven years. They spent together the summer vacations travelling extensively throughout North America. They have two children, who were born and raised here in Winnipeg.

            Fidelyn was an independent, energetic, hardworking woman who enjoyed life to the fullest. Her passions were movies, gardening and cooking. She was renowned for her fantastic Filipino dishes. Whenever the family got together they always looked forward to Fidelyn’s  pansit lungkao. She took pride in her flowers, especially the geraniums at their house front entrance. Her garden was always a sense of calm for her.

            The family would like to thank Dr. Raabey and the staff of St. Boniface Hospital. Cremation has taken place according to Fidelyn’s wishes. A gathering of family and friends will take place on May 6, 2011 at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 748 Keewatin, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.In lieu of flowers, donations will greatly appreciated to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba 200-6 Donald Street Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6,   PH:(204) 949-2000.

The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.

The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore

Obituary Blog

Dyna May Meran Mayor Passed very peacefully on November 01, 2088, Sunday, with her family by her side, at the age of 102 years, went to be with her Lord and Creator. Fight a courageous battle against Heart Attack at Seven Oaks Hospital. Dyna leaves to mourn and cherish her passing her loving husband Amando Mayor, daughter Destiny Anne Mayor and son John Mandy Mayor, together with numerous cousins, nieces, nephew and a lot of friends too many to mention. She was predeceased by her grandmother Aurella Meran year 2008, grandfather Tito Meran year 2010, father Nolito Meran year 2049 and mother Helen Meran year 2056.

Dyna was born on May 15, 1986 in Sta. Maria Romblon, Philippine. She finished her studies at System Technology Institute College with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science year 2007. She studied Health Care Aide at Herzing College. Become a mother of two consists of one son and one daughter. She soon employed at Deer Lodge Centre as Health Care Aide for 40 years. She met her handsome and loving husband in the Philippines before they decided to settle in Canada. After ten years, she marry her long time boyfriend back home in Philippines. He is loving, caring, understanding, responsible and most of all handsome. They were 77 years happily married blessed with two children. They move from Philippines to Canada to settle in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They migrate for they find it easier to earn and live a stable life here in Winnipeg. She lives for her family and friends. She is also a pet lover. She has a passion on doing her work and devoting her life to her loved ones. She is a jolly person and best with green minded thinking but always find her funny. Loves fashion in clothes and shopping sale items. She will be missed by her family, friends, and those who knew her. The most memorable moment in her life was when she got married.

Our special thanks and deepest gratitude to the staff and nurses at Seven Oaks Hospital, for their compassionate care. Thank you for your kindness and care. Funeral service will be held at 5:00 pm, Monday, November 02, 2088 at Mosaic Funeral Home, Inkster Blvd. Mosaic Funeral Home and Crematorium, Ample parking behind the funeral home. Condolences: www.mosaicfuneral.ca

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RUTH ANN VILLANUEVA.  We announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and Aunt Ruth Ann Villanueva on Sunday, August 22, 2077. With her one and only son, her grandchildren and all of her closest relatives, friends and family beside her, Ruth Ann took her last breath after celebrating her 86^th birthday at their house in Boboy, Batangas, Philippines. In sympathy for her lost, Ruth Ann chose to be mourned at their house hoping that the important people in her life would come and visit in her funeral and for the last day of her burial, she wanted to be viewed at the church and wished to be cremated. She had a life full of happiness and struggles which she successfully conquered through her faith and strength with the help of her supportive family. Ruth Ann had a peaceful death though it was painful for her loved ones. Ruth Ann was a fortunate woman to have a loving son in her early teenage life. She was fourteen years old when she got pregnant and gave birth two months before she turned fifteen. She never got married to the father of her son and neither to the other guys that became her partner through her days of living. She likes to explore and learn new things by traveling. Ruth Ann spent seventeen years of her life in the Philippines and immigrated to Canada before she turned into legal age of eighteen. She left her old friends but brought their good memories as they grew together. When she transferred to other country, she didn`t find it hard to make new friends for she was a cheerful and approachable person. She took the good opportunity of being able to study at Winnipeg, Manitoba.  She finished her Grade 12 at Sisler High School, took an English Entry Program, Health Care Aide course and finally continued her dream to be a Registered Nurse at Red River College. Having the support of her family through everything that she did was important to Ruth Ann and gave her strength to achieve her goals in life. She was an achiever when she was still a student at Herzing and Red River College. She got her first job as a Health Care Aide at Deer Lodge Nursing Home and stayed there for almost 10 years. While working, she was also studying the Nursing course to improve her knowledge of taking care of people in need. Furthermore, that was her stepping stone of giving her son a better future even if she was a single mother. Her parents and other family members never let her down and gave her the support that she needed including the emotional, financial and moral support. She raised her son with the help of her parents and made him finish a Medicine Course. Ruth Ann trained her son how to be good, responsible and independent in young age and always reminded him that she will not always be by his side, that when the right time comes, she will be leaving him with his new family. After graduating from the Nursing Course, Ruth Ann decided to migrate again to United States of America for her real family was there. She wasn`t contented to live at Canada because she wanted to live with her aunts and cousins at US and also, her parents wanted to go back to Philippines and never wanted to stay longer in Canada yet they do not want to leave Ruth Ann and her son without anyone to look after both of them. Ruth Ann worked in the hospital in the United States and became a head nurse for twenty years. She waited until her son get married and have his own family before she decided to retire from her profession and went back to Philippines.

       She is survived by her son, Kit Jonathan Villanueva, daughter-in-law, Nicole Angel Villanueva, grandchildren, Kurt Ian Mikel and Angelica, half-brother, Cris Villanueva Jr., sister-in-law, Mary Gene, nephew, Jhon Michael and  niece, Nikka Mae Villanueva.

       She is preceded in death by her parents, Florentina Mendoza and Cristologo Villanueva, grandparents, Josefa and Jose Villanueva, Julia and Santiago Mendoza.

       Services will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday August 29, at San Isidro Labrador Church, San Luis, Batangas. Jayvee Luna will officiate. Friends may contact the family members for more information.

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Norma Pernes Abagon of Seymour Street,Winnipeg, Manitoba was born on May 14, 1967 and died at 12:46 a.m., Monday, January 17, 2011. She died of being electrocuted to the high voltage wire at the age of 43. She died in Winnipeg Health Science Center, surrounded by her only daughter Jessica, family and friends. She is second to the youngest in the family.  Norma was predeceased by her husband Joebert (2000), her father Marcos (2005) and her mother Tiburcia (2007). She is survived by her only daughter, her sister Margie, brother in law Freddie , nephew John Ross, the two foster kids of her sister namely John boy and Christina and many close relatives. It was with regret that she gave up her life, for she dearly wanted more time with her daughter, family and friends. Norma was born in Manila, Philippines. She finished her studies at De Ocampo Memorial College for a degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine on the year of 1990 and passed the Dental board exam on the year 1992. She took her post secondary studies in Herzing College in Canada as a health care aide on the year 2010. She was very friendly to everyone especially with her co-student and co-workers. She was a person that you can rely on when you have problem. Norma met her husband Joebert on the year 1994 in Palau, part of the Caroline Islands, is now an independent nation, and is not considered a part of the Federated States of Micronesia. They really have an intimate relationship with each other, until they finally decided to get married last June 06, 1996 in Marikina City, Philippines. Her husband was a kind-hearted, handsome and lovable and a very friendly person that makes her missed him so much since he passed 10 years ago. They are happily married for more than four years and together they are blessed with their one and only child. Norma had been working in Palau for 10 years, she liked this country for its simple living but then she still prepare to moved  here in Canada for a much better opportunity not only for her but also for her daughter’s future. She was a volunteer as a recreation assistant in Holy Family Home that helps her decide to pursue the Health Care Aide course. Her friends and family will surely remember her for being filled with kindness, a fun loving person, and a dependable colleague. Although not formally trained, Norma loved to sing so for those who were close to her know how hard it was her to keep from singing. She really enjoyed window shopping to different malls, going to movies and play jokes with friends, and had a wonderful smile that could light up a room. The most memorable moment of her life was when she gave birth to her daughter. She can proudly say that she was totally a full pledge woman. There will be a five days burial starting on Tuesday, January 18 up to January 22, 2011 at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in 748 Keewatin St, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The body of Norma will be sent back home in the Philippines on the 23 of January 2011.There will be a family only viewing at the St. Peter Funeral Home on Wednesday January 25, 2011 from 3 pm to 5 pm and a public viewing for friends and relatives from 7 pm until 9 pm. A celebration in her honour in the morning of the burial at 10 am, on the 30th of January 2011 with the procession to the cemetery to immediately follow. Norma will be interred at the Paraiso Memorial Park in the Pernes family pot with her husband Joebert. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Norma’s memory to Bantay Bata 163 of ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc 2008, at 31 Mother Ignacia St., Quezon City, Philippines. Norma returned to God from whom she came. Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, your spirit lives within me, forever in my heart.

Obituary

         Manishaben sanjiv korat was born on June 10, 1976 at Ahmadabad, India. she is the fourth baby in her family.  she is younger than two siblings and older than a sister.  her  nick name is “Mani”. she grown up and studied in Ahmadabad and completed her bachelor degree in Commerce from Gujarat University.She died in 70 year old She died in India She died peacefully at home She had a acute myeloid leukemia. Her husband leave to mourn her death.

      she married with sanjiv on Valentine day of 1997.  It was arranging marriage.  they did not know each other before married.  First time they met at my house arranged by our families. they talked about like and dislike, hobbies and favourites for 15 minutes, and agreed for marriage, informed our families about our decision.  they have to meet for further, they met second time at her college and exchanged our thoughts. she is good person and has good sense of humour.She always thinks about other people rather than himself.  If anyone has trouble like hospitalization of her distance relatives she always  ready to help them.  Within few months she became love ones in her family.  After six month of her graduation they tied up with each others in presence of our friends, families and relatives on 14^th Feb, 1997. 

        she has two children a daughter and a son.her daughter was born on 23^rd may, 1998 in Ahmadabad.  She was good in health with 9lbs weights at the birth time. her family member was very happy because they got a baby girl after 29 years after her brother in law’s birth.  She is very special for us too, her named Aakanksha.  It was most memorable event for me as well as my family.  After four years, in 2002 she had a baby boy named Valay.  In India, they were living in joint family so she had no tension about their growth as in laws took care of them.  They started school and grown up with all family members.

As they are living in Joint family, Manisha has many responsibilities as elder son.  she has to look after his two younger brother’s future and marriage.  Any how we over come from all responsibilities and became worry free because her both brothers well set in job and married.  Then she decided to move in foreign country and choose Canada. they together search many options for settle and finally they choose Canada, It has good economy, great education system, well behaved people and good working environment.  In 2008, they moved to Canada from India with her kids. they stayed with Manisha's friend and then moved in apartment.  Initial stage, she got the job in 7-Eleven food stores as sales associate. Within six month well set here in Winnipeg.  she has come to know about government’s policy for new emigrant for updating their education. she decided to go for school and choose Herzing College for Health Care Aide diploma program. she  passedher entrance test and got admission in the course.  With the help of government’s grant she would be finish her graduation in March 2011. 

she love good food and socializing, enjoy going to movies and plays with friends and a wonderful smile of her kids that would light up a room. her aim to live and doing job is better future for my kids. When her kids would be well set in their life,she will think about her rest of life thatshe want to spare for her husband.  He always encourages her in study and how to survive in unknown country.  After her death her family and friend will remember me as good person.

Only her wish is that, if she would die here, after funeral, ash of her burned body will be flooded out in holy river “NARMADA” in India and do charity for poor and orphanage children.

Manisha Korat

Mouth Care

Pyorrhea or periodontitis refers to an advanced stage of periodontal disease in which the ligaments and bones that support the teeth become inflamed and infected. It is usually a result of gingivitis a periodontal disease that infects the gum through plaque leading to the formation of a pocket between the teeth that trap the plaque. If left untreated pyorrhea can cause halitosis bad breath in which the jaw bone is slowly eroded due to painful and bleeding gums. Eventually the loss of tooth support can cause tooth loss and this disease is the primary cause of tooth loss in adults. In order for this stage to be avoided those with pryorrhea should contact their periodontist for treatment.

The four reasons why dental works should be included as part of the universal health care system. Firstly, poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and more. Regular check ups and cleanings can prevent these problems as well as provide you with good oral hygiene. Secondly, having toothaches are caused by tooth problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, or gum disease. A toothache may be caused by a problem not originating from a tooth or the jaw. Pain around the teeth and the jaws can be symptoms of diseases of the heart such as angina or heart attack, ears such as inner or external ear infections, and sinuses air passages of the cheekbones. Thirdly, periodontal gum diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. Periodontal disease can affect one tooth or many teeth. The main cause of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. However, factors like the following also affect the health of your gums. It doubles the risk of stroke, triples the risk of heart attack, increases the incidence of premature, low weight babies and also contributes to bronchitis, pneumonia and emphysema. Fourthly, when there is an excess of sugar in the diet, this weakens the immune system and creates an acidic environment thus oral health suffers. Oral infection can stress the immune system and diminish the ability to deal with other infections, illness, and disease. Ongoing low-grade bacterial infection also burdens the immune system.

The benefits of having dental works as part of the universal health care system are we can have dental treatment for free. Stress can be prevented if they are free from pain, promote healthy diet, regular checkups are essential to maintain the healthy teeth, frequent cleaning of the teeth after eating and avoiding tooth decay and gum disease.

Good dental health is important part of general overall health of a client to live long and healthy. It would help to improve the appetite and decrease the amount of disease, diabetes, emphysema, stroke and chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD).