She was known as Mommy Josie to family and friends as a kind hearted, affectionate, loving soul and a mother figure to many. At a young age, Josie was a beauty queen in Iloilo, Philippines. With this qualities, she captured Sary’s heart, they eventually were married in April 1968. This love stemmed to expanding their family by having 4 children. She came to Canada in 1998 to visit her first grandchild, eventually moving permanently in 2000. Although not a big fan of Canadian winter, Josie loved watching hockey especially when Iginla was on. She loved watching tennis, a big fan of Roger Federer, she woke up in the wee hours of morning to watch live tennis matches not caring about the time difference. During the summer months, she busied herself with her garden, she loved planting and watching her flowers bloom. Josie enthusiastically shared her perennial flowers with her friends who shared her passion for flowers. As most can attest, Josie loved sharing a joke, laughing playfully with her grandchildren and travelling with her family. She kept her childlike joy throughout her life. On her 75th birthday, she wished for a cruise trip with the entire family. Her favorite vacation was Disneyworld, she would utter “dreams do come true” as she relished the experience.
Josie is lovingly remembered by her husband of 53 years Sary, children Jeanne & Rico, Jun & Doyette, Fernando & Renybeth and Ira, grandchildren Raphi, Andre, Bianca, Angelo, Atasha and Jasmine and her sister Veron.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life held at Foster’s Garden Chapel, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
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