Gloria was preceded in death by parents Blas Celestino and Cresenciana Felix; siblings Nestor, Romeo, Edgardo, Florante and Luningning; two sons Ruben & Noli; sister-in-law Saturnina; nephew Rodney and great-grandson Jason Patrick.
Gloria Mesina will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was deeply devoted to her family and cherished every moment she spent with them. She worked as a Social Worker in the Philippines and a Nursing Aide in Canada. Her faith and commitment to her church gave her strength and guidance. She shared her wisdom and insights freely and her spirit will remain with those who had the privilege of her company. She will be remembered as the centrepiece of many families, church, and social gatherings. She was always welcoming family, relatives, friends and community to her home with open arms and a sweet treat. She will be remembered for her commitment to her church, her wisdom and her dedication to love that she shared with her family and everyone she met.
Gloria is survived by two daughters, Linda (Agapito –predeceased) and Lilian (Arthur) and two daughters-in-law, Cora (Ruben) and Irene (Noli);
Grandchildren – Arnold (Sheilah), Tess (Guy), Ariel (Mariti), Ailene (John), Jay (Flor), Arlie (Andrew), Patrick (Rachel), Toti (Joyce) & Carol;
Great-grandchildren – James (Kayla), Aaron (Krizia), Leira, RJ, Thomas, Jomar, Jerome, Jacob, Roselyn, Rebecca, Christian, Joshua, Daniel, Cedric, Erin, Xiane Andie & Olin;
Great-great-grandchildren - Aidyn & Elijah.
She also leaves many other family members that includes her brother Nestor’s family kids – Corazon (Cirillo), Francisco (Emelita), Rolando, Tessie (Arturo), Florante & Nestor Jr. and friends who will sadly miss her.
The family would like to express deep thanks to the staff at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital for their compassionate care.
Funeral Service will be held privately for family only at this time, although the family would like you to join them virtually through the link provided below on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 10 am. If you experience technical difficulties during the service or are unable to attend at this time, the link below will remain active for 30 days for viewing. http://ipickart.ca/stream/Mesina/
A private service will be held by the family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation in memory of GLORIA MESINA to the following - Red Cross or the Covenant House or Unicef Canada.
Condolences can be sent to the family at the Kane-Jerrett Website.
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