Obituary of Esther Padre Tango

June 20, 1928 – Bangui, Philippines

December 28, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta

Esther Padre Tango passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the age of 94 years.  She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Esther was born in Bangui, Philippines on June 20, 1928. She immigrated to Canada in 2006.

Esther is survived by her children, Andrea (Rolando) Urrea, Nancy (Chris) Cabahug, and Mia; her grandchildren, Randy (Abigail) Urrea, Joseph Ronald (Christine) Urrea, Gilbert Urrea, Mary Anne Jona (Rex Ababan); and great-grandchildren, Daria Margaux, Saab Saoirse, Arki Jachin, Maria Faith, Mateo Spero, Miguel Amare, and Mariam Charity. Esther was predeceased by her husband Lucrecio Tango and daughter Sonia.

The family would like to thank each and every one for showing so much love, support and sympathy that helped them cope with very difficult and trying times. We will forever cherish those moments in our hearts!

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Graveside Service will be held at Eden Brook Funeral Home & Cemetery (24223 Township Rd 242) on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. with Reception to follow at McInnis and Holloway Park Memorial Hospitality Center (5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB) Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Esther, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.