elevated 2dd9S Obituary
elevated 2dd9S Irene Funk, age 49, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020 while asleep at the family’s residential home. She was born on December 28, 1970 in Manila, to Alfredo and Dolores Santiago. She was a graduate of Medical Technology in 1991 at Centro Escolar. She married Neil Funk on December 30, 1997 in Malate. She worked as an adjudicator with Manulife, displaying a wonderful knack for solving problems. Irene, truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting with friends and family, cooking, baking, spending time with the family and playing WWF. Irene was very creative and cared a lot about doing everything well; everything she did, she did for others; everything she did for her family was out of love. Although in the last parts of her life she suffered immensely, she never forgot to love and take care of her family even when she did not feel loved or was cared for. The greatest thing about her was her commitment to peace, kindness and loving others during the hardest times. Her husband Neil; her daughter Cara; her son Joseph; her mother Dolores; two brothers Allan and Eric and many nieces, nephews and cousins survive her.
elevated 2dd9S Due to the Covid 19 restrictions, there will be a private Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 10:30 am.
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Dearest Neil and Family,
It is with heavy hearts that we write this – our condolences to you in the loss of Irene.
Hold tighter to your loved ones and allow your shared sorrow to bring you strength and courage in the times ahead.
Know that Irene is at rest now and reflect on the happy times you enjoyed.
May Prayers and Love reach you …
Tom and Stephanie Zerjav
Hi Neil and Family,
Sorrow to hear Irene left and she spent wonderful time on earth with those who knows her.
We feel the pain of Neil family, may God comfort us facing the days to come.
We are united with prayer.
Hi Manang Dolly !
Im not sure if u remember me but im pretty sure we remember all the memories we shared together.
Its been hard at times but we always get thru with it losing a love ones.
Im sending my sympathy and condolences to all the family Of Santiago-Funk ❤️❤️❤️
My prayers and love are with you and to the rest of the family❤️
My sincerest condolences to Neil and family for the loss of Irene. May she rest in peace. I pray that the Lord God will comfort and strength your family in this trying times.
Dear Neil & Family,
These are the most difficult times that make it hard in coping with life.. but, know that, I & we, feel your sorrows & walk with you. May you have the comfort to know that Irene’s no longer suffers & her soul RIP🥀 Love from the Pena Family 🥀
Dear Neil, children and the rest of your family…
Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Will pray for God’s comfort for everybody. God bless.
It is with enormous sorrow and sadness that we learned of Irene’s passing. It seemed so sudden and left us grief-stricken. Be assured that the whole family is united with you in prayers and daily Holy Mass intentions for her peaceful repose. She will certainly be missed. What we will forever remember is her constant striving to be the first one to love.
Neil and family,
Terribly sorry for our loss…ako si Joey, yung childhood friend ni Irene na na meet mo sa Toronto last 2016. We were supposed to meet up with our families last March if not for Covid. Rest in peace, my dearest friend, Irene. No more pain. I will miss our regular chats , calls and jokes
God speed Irene…rest in peace! ❤️
Dear Manang Dolly and family,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of your dear daughter Irene.
Words are inadequate at a time like this; however, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We remember Irene and all those great memories during family visits and get together in the Philippines.
Again, please accept our sincerest sympathy. We hope the passage of time will help ease your sadness and leave you with happy memories.
With love to you and your family.
Sincerely,
The San Juan family
Dearest Neil, Cara and Joseph.
I am truly saddened to hear of your loss.
Mrs. Cozza, Mrs. P. and I are thinking of you and keeping you close to our hearts. You will always be part of the St. Mike family. Always in our thoughts in prayers. With love, Mrs. Nagy
Our deepest condolences for your family, our hearts are with you.
Neil, heartfelt sadness and condolences to you and your family. Celebrate Irenes life and the happiness she brought to all of you.
Rick, Barb Kerfoot