Benigno Agbada Cahatol

Our Tatay and Lolo, Benigno Cahatol, left us to join his beloved Fe on their immortal adventure on 21 Dec, 2021. It is perhaps fitting that on the darkest day of a dark year Ben found the light of his life once

again.

Ben was born in Paete, Philippines. He became head of his family at age 16 following the death of his

father. He became an expert welder, and it was through work as a welder that he met the light of his

life, Fe. In a story fit for a Pixar romance they married, and in due time Fred and Claudia came along.

Hoping for a better future for the kids in Canada, Ben and Fe came over in 1975. They found a home in

Winnipeg’s young Filipino community. Many wonderful outings and evenings were spent with both the

St. Edwards and Filipino Seniors Dance Groups, the International Harvester family, and in the

inexhaustible and delightful company of the QPAM family.

Ben enjoyed his Teleserye, loved boxing, basketball, and watching golf; but he loved few things better

than a fine day of good fishing with his family. Especially with his grandchildren ! He also loved family

visits with the grandchildren, and nothing was better than Christmas with the whole family.

Ben is survived by his children Fred and Claudia (Hugh), grandchildren Sam, Amanda, Kristian, and

William. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and many grandnieces and grandnephews. Ben

was pre-deceased by his parents Sofia and Oligario, his beloved wife of nearly 60 years Fe, their

daughter Marites, his brothers and sisters Rosalia, Ponciano, Cesario, Ursula, Consorcia, and Juan -

promise kept.

Special thanks to the staffs of both Grace and St. Boniface Hospitals who looked after Tatay so well.

Special thanks are also offered to the Hemo staff at St. B.

Lamay viewing & visitation will be from 6 – 8 pm Wed, 29 Dec ’21 at Thompson In the Park, with prayers

at 7 pm. We can only host 75 people because Provincial health regulations are in force. Please register

with the family to join us. Bring proof of vaccination & mask, and no food or drinks will be served.

Funeral mass is immediate family only, Covid.

Arrangements are through Thomson In The Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. 204-925-1120