OBITUARY
Thelma Tacuyan Rieta
October 27, 1932 – January 30, 2019
My sister Cynthia asked me to send you this obituary for our Mothers’ online obituary. Kindly post it as soon as possible as we have had some delays and are already a bit late. Let us know if you have any questions or if we’ve missed anything. Thanks so much.
Thelma Tacuyan Rieta, 86, Burnaby BC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 30, 2019 at the Buchanan Lodge in New Westminster, BC.
Predeceased by her husband, Fidel, survived by sons Noel (Michelle), Joseph (Babita), Dindo, daughters Melanie (Terry), Arabella, Cynthia (Conrad), grandchildren Jordan, Coleton, Terrell, Janelle, Nicholas and Brooke.
Thelma was born in Bago, Philippines and immigrated to Canada with Fidel and their children in 1975. She tirelessly raised six children working as a nurse’s aide, holding two and at times, three jobs simultaneously. Thelma selflessly made many sacrifices to provide as much as she could for her children.
She was a fantastic cook! Many parties, including weddings, were hosted by Thelma at her family home on Halifax Street. To this day, her closest family friends still boast of fond memories of those parties, with plenty of laughs, dancing and the best Filipino food ever!
Thelma had a green thumb and took pride in her work in the garden. Tending to her plants and flowers on a sunny afternoon, always brought her great joy! Thelma touched many lives with her kind heart and generosity. She leaves us with a void in our hearts and will be terribly missed.
Her children wish to thank the staff at the Buchanan Lodge for their loving care.
They would also like to especially thank Victoria « Bing » Sanchez for caring for Mom as if she were her own.
Viewing to be held at Ocean View Chapel, 4000 Imperial St. Burnaby on Tuesday, February 12, from 5pm – 9pm
Funeral Service at St. Francis De Sales Parish, 6610 Balmoral St. Burnaby on Wednesday, February 13, at 10am.
Burial at Ocean View Cemetery, on February 13 at 11:30am. Reception to follow.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Thelma Tacuyan Rieta 2019..
Ocean View Funeral Home & Ocean View Burial Park
Décès pour la Ville: burnaby, Province: Colombie britanique