Amando Laxamana Bognot passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Angelina for 53 years, devoted 'Tatang' to Madeleine (Din) and Jocelyn, and cherished 'Lolo' to Cheyanne and Aidin.
Amando was born in Tarlac, Philippines and spent his early years as a high school teacher for mechanics. He immigrated to Canada in 1974 to pursue better opportunites for his family. He worked as a cabinet maker and later, in the tool and die manufacturing industry.
He was a gentle and quiet man who spoke with intention. He expressed his love and generosity through simple acts of working hard to build a home for this family, being a 'handyman' to help his friends, and sharing the bounty of his garden with his neighbours. Never content to sit idly, he loved to take walks, tinker and build in his workshop, connect with his neighbours, and tend to his vegetable garden.
We are grateful to have had the time spent with him. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.