PETRA COLLANTES
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elevated uungv COLLANTES, PETRA (nee MALABANAN) – April 25, 1924 – August 23, 2020
elevated uungv It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Petra (Pet) Malabanan Collantes passed away peacefully on August 23, 2020 at Scarborough General Hospital. She was 96 years old.
elevated uungv Pet was predeceased by the love of her life, Isidro Silverio Collantes (1924 – 1997) and her son Manuel Noli Collantes. She was a devoted mother to Imelda (widow of Ben de Guzman), Irma (Juanito Centeno), Cynthia, Chito, Charlie (Patricia), Gabriel (Lilian), Cristina (Vince Gorospe) and Reny (Joyce). She will be greatly missed by her 22 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren, and will be lovingly remembered by family and friends.
elevated uungv Pet was born in Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines, where she enjoyed a happy youth with her parents and siblings. In 1944, she married Sid Collantes and they settled in Manila where they raised 9 children. In 1980 they immigrated to Toronto, where all of their children eventually settled. She led a very active life, enjoyed her many travels and developed great friendships and associations. She was very fond of her friends at the Ladies of Rizal where she served as secretary for many years.
elevated uungv A special thank you to the staff of the Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence for the great care she received while in residence during the last three years.
elevated uungv Viewing will take place at the Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Road East (west of Bayview Ave.) on Saturday, August 29, 2020, from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Following the visitation, a Mass of Christian Burial will take place in the Chapel of St. Joseph, Holy Cross Funeral Home.
elevated uungv Internment will follow after Mass, at Glendale Memorial Cemetery, 1810 Albion Road, Etobicoke. Pet will be laid to rest with her husband Sid.
elevated uungv Due to the current COVID-19 distancing restrictions, the number of visitors to the funeral home is restricted to immediate family. The funeral service will be live streamed at 12:00 p.m. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. Memorial donations made to the Providence Healthcare Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Dear friend, accept our deepest condolences, we know she will be greatly missed, her smiling, happy face.May the comfort of God help you during this time of need. Jun and GloriaCastillo
Dear Komareng Cynthia, Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your mother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Rest in Peace Nanay Petra.
Annie, Ruben Pabayo & Family,
Dearest Cynthia,
On behalf of the CAGP GTA Chapter we extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family on your mother’s passing.
What a beautiful and meaningful life she lived where her legacy lives on in her children and grandchildren and in every life she touched.
May her soul rest in eternal peace as she resides now with our Lord and the angels.
Condolences,
Janice Correa, Karen Hudson & Serena Hak
Canadian Association of Gift Planners GTA Chapter.
Cynthia,
My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow. She was a nice woman and will be missed by all who knew her.
Dearest Cynthia
And Family
My heart felt condolences to you and your Family.
Thinking of you during this difficult times.
Ka Irma,
May your special memories sustain you and provide comfort during this difficult time.Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ate and to your family during your time of grief.May she rest in peace.
Godspeed, Rest In Peace Auntie Pet… sending virtual hugs and prayers to everyone… Ate Baby, Ate Irma, Ate Iris, Chito, Charlie, Ariel, Christie, Reny
to the Collantes family. Our sincerest condolence to all the Cousins of the Sid and Petra clan and their children and grand kids May Auntie Pet rest in peace. And her soul be blessed. Always a very nice person.
Cynthia,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time and thank you for including me in paying respect to your mom Petra.
My sincerest condolences to the entire Collantes family in the loss of your mother/ Lola.. she was such a strong force, and truly the matriarch of the family, and will be missed I am sure.. God bless and Godspeed ‘Lola’…
Our deepest condolences to all the Collantes families. Mama Pet will always hold a special spot in our heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, and find comfort with help of our Lord during this dififficult time. May the soul of Mama rest in peace and find happiness as God welcomes her.
With our love,
Cecille, Raymond and our family, the Marcelino’s and the Lupango’s.
Dear Cynthia,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing.
No matter how old we are, it’s never easy to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve.
Cynthia and Family,
So very to hear about the passing of your dear mom. May the love and memories that you have shared over the years continue to be a blessing during this difficult time.My thoughts and prayers are with you.