Obituary of Bregida Ilao

February 18, 1952 – Batangas, Philippines

November 5, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Bregida Ilao, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Calgary, AB, at the age of 72.

Born in Batangas City, Philippines, on February 18, 1952, Bregida lived a full and vibrant life.

In her free time, Bregida enjoyed knitting and cooking, especially for her family. She will always be remembered for her love for her children and grandchildren. A memorable vacation for her was a trip to Victoria, BC, in August 2023.

Bregida leaves behind her three children, son Robert and daughters Janice and Remy. She was also a loving grandmother to Loraine, Laureen, Robb, and Lucas.

Bregida will forever be in our hearts, and her memory will live on through her family and friends.

We all mourn the loss of a wonderful, kind, and caring person.

Thank you, Inay, for the love and joy you brought into our lives. You will be deeply missed. You will forever be in our hearts.

"And the memory of love, like the memory of a melody, can conquer everything."

- Vincent van Gogh

A visitation will be held in her honor at McInnis & Holloway (Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB) on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Albert the Great Parish (10 Prestwick Dr SE, Calgary, AB) on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Bregida’s family here.

In living memory of Bregida Ilao, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-203-0525.