Obituary of Thelma Garcia LEZADA

February, 14, 1936 – Baguio, Philippines July, 4, 2015 – Cochrane, Alberta Thelma, beloved wife of Raymundo of Cochrane, passed away on July 4, 2015 at the age of 79 years. Thelma was an active parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Cochrane. She was considered the mother of the Filipino contract workers in Cochrane. Thelma is survived by her husband Raymundo; sisters Angelita and Daisy of Cochrane and Ophelia of Germany; sister in law Nora of Manila; nieces and nephews; Myn of London, Ray John (Louis) of Manila, Ynah of San Francisco, Angel of Manila, Andrew (Valerie) of Toronto, Bernadette (Bonnie) of Texas, Marilen (Michael) of Germany, Nicholas (Rowena) of Toronto, Edwin (Loida) of Toronto, JR of Manila, Abigail (Walter) of Toronto, Susanne Guadalupe of Germany, granddaughters Kaitlyn and Calya, daughters of Abigail; grandsons Trejan and Ryle, sons of Edwin and Loida, stepsons Ralph (Tess) and John (Jennifer); and Gabrielle Rae, newborn daughter of Ray John and Louis. Funeral Services were held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Cochrane, 369 Railway Street, Cochrane, AB), on Tuesday, 7 July at 7 PM. A requiem mass was held on Friday, 10 July 2015 at 11:00 AM at St Mary’s Parish Church in Cochrane. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Thelma Lezada, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Cochrane, 369 RAILWAY STREET, COCHRANE. Telephone: 403-932-4740.