Soledad passed away peacefully on October 12, 2019 in Victoria, BC. She was born on November 11, 1923 in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines. Predeceased by her husband, Gervacio in 2005, and daughter Dolores in 1957; Soledad is survived by her children, Violeta, Lourdes (Renato) Abanto, Amor (Marianito) de Guzman, Nona (Rhomie) Barles, and Soliven (Arlene) Magnaye; grandchildren, Elaine (Rob) Wong, Joshua (Claire) Abanto, Jason (Jenny) Barles, Oliver (Mariela) Barles, Chris Barles, and Angelica and Pamela Magnaye; and her eight great-grandchildren.
Soledad and Gervacio married in 1942 in Bauan, Philippines. While Gervacio worked long days as a bus conductor/inspector, Soledad kept busy raising their five children and running their neighbourhood convenience store. Throughout the 1970’s, she was an active member of several religious organizations in the Philippines such as the Mother Butler Guild, Mary’s Guards of Honour, and the Apostolado de la Oracion.
In 1979, they retired to Victoria where they enjoyed a peaceful life with family. Soledad’s greatest pleasure was received when spending time with family and, as a Catholic, when devoting herself to prayer. Soledad’s goodness and love for family will remain in those who mourn her. A heartfelt thank-you to the staff at the Victoria Hospice for their care in ensuring her last days were comfortable.
Viewing will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 740 View Street, on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 12:10 pm followed by interment at Royal Oak Burial Park at 3:00 pm, with a reception to follow in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive at 4:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victoria Hospice Richmond Pavilion, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 or to St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 740 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1J8.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Carol Tandy and Family
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Anna and Troy Junge Live and prayers to your family.
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Maribel Wood/ Connie Hunt Our deepest condolence and prayer to the family. May your dear mother Rest in Peace!
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Millie and Delfin Pojol Rest In Peace Soledad. Condolence to family and friends….
You are in our prayers….
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Cely & Cres Castillo Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Eternal rest grant unto Solidad oh Lord and let Perpetual light shine upon her..May she Rest In Peace, oh Lord..amen..
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Bob & Yvonne Our sincere & deepest condolences Lourdes & family. We know you mourn the passing of your mum deeply and we send warm hugs and much love to you all. ❤️
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Arnel&mayet,emem&rheo,paula,marthyna Rest in peace tita Choleng❤ condolences to the whole family. We love you tita choleng❤
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Filipina Caimbon My deep condolences po sa inyo tita des, tito nato, Elaine and joshua, i know the feelings but we know, they are with our Lord now…
Be strong…
My sincerest condolences Lourdes,Violeta ,Amor and family. May your Mom’s soul Rest In Peace.