Obituary of Lourdes Balmaceda

BALMACEDA, Lourdes Peacefully surrounded by her family, Lourdes passed away at home on Monday, October 4, 2010 at the age of 91. Predeceased by her beloved husband Atty. Mariano (1982) and by her youngest daughter Dr. Cynthia (Mannix) Pablo (2008). Lourdes is survived by her loving children Rosario Aveno-Afos of Seattle, WA., Dr. Estela A. Balmaceda (John Canty) of Boston, MA., Fe (Art) Edralin, Dr. Myrna (Danny) Zapata, Dr. Marylou (Wally) Magat of Tarlac, Philippines. Cherished Mama of Tara (Riad), Kriselda (Marvin), Ehren, Rachel, Ryan (Sherry), Lara, Kimberly (Dave), Ramon (Sharon), Macky (Malou) and several great grandchildren. Lourdes graduated from University of Manila with a B.Sc. Ed. and she immigrated to Canada in 1984. Lourdes (known as Mama) was a long time member of the FCAN and BLD Catholic Covenant Community of St. Catharines. Lourdes will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A special thank you to Dr. Dudu Pallie for her care and attention. Lourdes is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. on Wednesday, from 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil prayers will be held in the funeral home Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria, (Church St.) on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow Mass. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzhiemer's Society or to the BLD St. Catharines.