With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to NENITA, loving wife of Dick Peralta, and mother of two daughters: Cynthia Lu married to David Watson (Calgary, AB) and Gemma Rae (Montreal, QC). Born on April 25, 1939, she passed away very peacefully surrounded by her family at Victoria General Hospital on November 13, 2017.
Having graduated from Mary Chiles College, Philippines, she was part of the Nursing Staff of San Carlos General Hospital and later with the Geraldton District Hospital in 1961 in Ontario, Canada. Moving to BC in 1983, she became part of the Care Staff at Sidney Personal and Intermediate Care Home until she retired in 1996.
She enjoyed cooking and hosting house parties always filled with much laughter. She was charitable, with a strong faith in God, self-confidence, and resiliency. She and Dick were proprietors of the Philippines-Oriental Village where they catered and hosted many public and private community gatherings over the years. As a member of the Filipino-Canadian Seniors’ Association, she will surely be missed by her close friends, relatives, and many families. She is survived by her sisters Annabella, Gloria, and brother Ernesto.
Viewing will be held at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 7:00 pm where condolences can be offered to the family. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 2060 Haultain Street, Victoria, BC on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 12:00 pm followed by a private family ceremony at Royal Oak Mausoleum. A reception will follow at St. Lourdes Hall, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 1:30 pm.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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18 Responses
To Cynthia and family,
My condolences on the loss of your mother and wife.
Grief is the price we pay for love.
Our sincere sympathy to Manong Dick and the rest of Peralta family. May Manang Nenita rest in peace, she will be remembered always, big hugs from friends in Bayanihan Centre.
Our condolences to you Kuya Dick and family. She will be missed.
Condolence to peralta and family
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Janneth ,jayson and baby haven
Ron & Belen Gabas
Nov. 15, 2017
Dear Dick,Cindy and Gemma. We feel very sad for your loss of our beloved friend Nenita. Our thoughts,love and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.Nenita will be surely be missed and will be remembered of her great hospitality. We have been always invited to her magnificent house parties…. served lots of sumptuous foods which her guest enjoyed. Her warm, friendly and pleasant personality have made her gained a lot of friends who truly adored her. With sincerest condolences.Rest in peace Nenita.
Ron and Belen Gabas & family
Our deepest condolences to you Mang Dick and family..Eternal Rest grant unto Manang Nenita oh Lord..and let Perpetual light shine upon her..May she Rest In Peace..+++
Thinking of you, Manong Dick for your loss. Our condolences to you and your family.
Dear Dick,Cindy and Gemma,
I hope the love and support sent your way helps to heal the giant hole in your heart. One of the ways Nenita demonstrated her love was through the delicious food she tirelessly prepared and shared with all. I benefitted from this amazing gift many times. She would even go so far as to cook food and send it to Calgary when I was visiting! No effort was too much for her when caring for others.
I will always remember her contagious smile and generous affection. Rest in peace Nenita.
Dear Peralta family. Our love goes out to all of you at this very difficult time. Nenita will be remembered for her warm and giving heart. Please know we are all thinking of you. Hugs to all.
John, Sandra, Cameron & Allison, Ryan, Emily and Heather xo
Hello to you my dear Peralta family. With deep sympathy for the loss of your beloved Nenita. Please know our loving thoughts and supportive prayers embrace you each and every day. Thinking of you all in these difficult times. With heartfelt condolences. Love, S&J