Obituary of Marta Gonzales
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MARTA JOAQUIN GONZALES, at the age of 84 peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Marta leaves behind a beautiful legacy of 4 children and families. Wife of the late Pedro P. Gonzales. Mother to Larry and Nancy Gonzales; Alberta and Ernesto Zapanta Jr.; Garry and Connie Gonzales; Nelson and Mary Jane Gonzales. Grandmother to Peter-Eli, Lazaro Jay (L.J.), Roberto Jaime, Margaret, Boris Mikhail, Guillen Martina, Ernesto III, Edward Justin, Edgar Joseph, Alloysius Benedict, Jason, Clarissa and Carl Anthony. Great grandmother to Cylon Saint. Dear sister of late Mayor Antonio Joaquin, Alberta Agrito, Congressman Nereo Joaquin, Marina, Bibiano, Angelina, Carmelita, Generoso Jr. She is survived by brothers Fernando and Alfredo Joaquin and sister Remedios Manahan. Marta was a passionate school teacher with a reputation modeled by the teaching community in her days. Upon the early passing of her husband, she singlehandedly raised and educated her children by setting up a very successful clothing business. She’s a dedicated mother who lived her life entirely for her children and her much loved family. Marta will be grieved by family and friends in Canada, US and the Philippines. Visitation will be held at Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Ave. East, Scarborough, on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 5 to 9 p.m. (prayer service at 6 p.m.) Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2234 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough on Friday, April 26 at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, 33 Memory Gardens Lane, Willowdale, Ontario.
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