Aurora Medrano Bangcaya
elevated cNcfI August 22, 1932 ~ January 18, 2025
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Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
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Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
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211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated cNcfI Funeral Mass
Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:30 am
Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
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Highland Memory Gardens
33 Memory Gardens Lane, North York, ON, M2H 3C8
elevated cNcfI Obituary
elevated cNcfI Aurora Medrano Bangcaya passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on January 18, 2025, at Agecare Aurora Long Term Care Residence.
elevated cNcfI Born on August 22, 1932, in Echague, Isabela, Philippines, to Celso and Josefina Medrano. Aurora graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines. While in college, she met Pedro Bangcaya, a Law graduate also of Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines. They fell in love and were married shortly after graduation. Her husband died on November 16,1999 in Toronto, Canada.
elevated cNcfI Raised with strong Christian values by her parents, she was a beacon of perseverance, patience, hard work, generosity, love of God, and selfless service to the poor and needy. Aurora was a shining presence in both the Filipino and Toronto communities, earning numerous awards and recognitions for her tireless efforts to improve the lives of those in need. Blessed with a voice like an angel, she devoted herself to singing as a choir member in the churches she attended. She was a Founding Charter Member of the Daughters of Isabela, Our Lady of Peace Circle, which she held dear to her heart.
elevated cNcfI Aurora was a devoted mother to Stella (Michael), Jocelyn (Rene), Reynald (Grace), Albert (Maritess), Harry (Cristina), and Jerry (Asela).Her youngest child Lilibeth died in infancy. She was a loving grandmother to Janelle (Jason), Sean (Jessica), Rachael, Michelle, Krystiane (Justin), Reanna (Patrick), Marcus, Andre, Morgan, Jasmine, Jaimierae, Marcel, Arnel John, and Juliana. A doting great-grandmother, she cherished Maia, Hudson, Emme, Blair, and Nico.
elevated cNcfI She is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers Benjamin, Romulo, Isabelo, and Celso Jr., and sisters Juanita and Araceli. She is survived by her sister Lourdes (Nena).
elevated cNcfI Aurora lived a full and meaningful life and will be dearly missed by her family and friends in the US, Canada, and the Philippines.
elevated cNcfI A special thank you to the entire staff and management at Chartwell (Agecare) Aurora Long Term Care Residence for their kindness, compassion, support, and dedicated service, enabling Aurora to spend her final years with purpose, joy, and dignity.
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Rest in peace, Grandma Auring. We will miss you and your presence but will cherish our memories of our time together. We love you so much.
“Though our hearts are heavy, the angels rejoice as they welcome you home”
April and family.. my thoughts go out to you during this tough time for you and your family. She is in heaven right by your sides as your guardian angel
Manang Auring, the well-loved matriarch of her family, also held a special place in the Filipino community. God gifted her with a long and fruitful life and a wonderful family. She will never be far from her friends, but will be a powerful advocate for all until we are reunited in the kingdom.
Dear Albert,
My condolences on the passing of your Mother. It’s hard to see our parents age and eventually pass on but that’s part of life. I wish you peace when you think about your Mother and grieve her passing.
Dear Albert,
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your dear mother.
May her beautiful soul continue to guide you in your life. She will never be forgotten.
Sincerely,
To The Family of my Beloved Sister Aurora,
We grieve your passing but now you are in the hands of our loving God. We pray for the repose of your soul. Your legacy will live on by your family, your children and us and those that you have touched their lives and helped them in your long journey in life. We love you and missing you. I thank God for the beautiful memories with you and also to be able to travel to Canada to witness the beautiful Liturgical/ Memorial Services and the beautiful place that you are laid to rest. With our love and prayers, Nena and Nisperos Family in US.