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WALTER ANIBAL VILLA -
Born: Jul 28, 1953
Date of Passing: Jun 13, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWALTER ANIBAL VILLA 1953 - 2013 It is with heavy hearts and tears in our eyes that we share the sad news of the passing of Walter Villa on June 13, 2013, at the Health Sciences Centre, surrounded by his family. Walter was born in Majes, Arequipa, Peru on July 28, 1953. He was the eldest of six children. From an early age, he had to assume the responsibilities of a father to his brothers and sisters with lots of love and dedication. Part of this responsibility included starting to work at the young age of 13 to help his mother support the family, thereby missing the chance to get a full education. In the early 1970s, he had to begin considering taking the family out of Peru due to its unstable political and economic state. By 1975, he succeeded in leaving Peru for Canada as a temporary landed immigrant in Montreal, Quebec where he faced many challenges including finding work, a new culture and language, and missing his family. He sacrificed himself and his own needs, working long hours and days, to support himself, his family back home and save enough for his sister to leave Peru and help him with his ultimate goal of bringing all of the family to Canada. After five long years of sacrifice, Walter and his sister Clile, succeeded in reuniting the family in Canada in 1980. After many years of hard work, with the family safe and settled, Walter was finally able to start a family of his own. He and his wife, Eduviges, relocated to Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1983 and was faced with yet more challenges while creating what is now a successful, incorporated cleaning company. In 1984, he was overjoyed at the birth of a son, Jonathan, and in 1985 a daughter, Nadia, whom he both cherished and adored. In 2000, Walter was married to Sonia Martinez who was his constant companion to the very end. Those whose lives were touched by Walter knew he had a big heart and was sympathetic and willing to lend a hand to those who needed it. Whenever he could, Walter provided support and assistance to friends and family in Peru and Chile who also dreamed of a better life for themselves and their families in a wonderful country like Canada. Some of the things Walter enjoyed most were spending quiet time at their country home in Elphinstone, Manitoba where he felt rejuvenated by the peaceful surroundings especially so in the past four years while fighting his illness. He also cherished spending time with his now large extended family which included great barbeques at home and by the beach (always with a "chela" in his hands!). Another great joy of his was travelling back to his home country, and Chile, to visit friends and family, enjoy the wonderful Peruvian food of his childhood and reminisce over the past. In May 2009, our world was shattered when Walter was diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer and given six months to live. Walter fought a tremendous fight and beat the odds by living with his cancer for four years. In 2011, the birth of Walter's first grandchild, Maya, brought renewed strength in his constant battle. He adored and cherished every minute he spent with her and considered her the best medicine of all! Walter will be forever remembered and loved by his mother, Isabel; grandchildren, Maya and Sebastian; brothers Elder and Alex; sisters Clile, Isabel, Lourdes; children Jonathan and Nadia; his wife Sonia; nephews and nieces, Jose, Carlos, Kevin, Cindy, Elder Jr., Mirella, Alex, Daniel, Carolina, Rebecca, Nicolas and Pavel; great-niece Isabella, and in-laws, Victor and Melanie. Special words from Walter's mother to Walter: Adios hijito lindo. Te fuistes primero pero mañana te seguire y un dia nos encontraremos. De donde estes, cuida a toda tu familia como siempre lo hicistes y llevalos por un buen camino. Viewing will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with Prayers on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue, west of Red River College. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 22 at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, with interment at Brookside Cemetery. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 19, 2013
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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My sincere condolences to the Villa Family. My prayers go out to Sonia, Jonny, Nadia, Pavel and Isabel his mother~ God bless you all, much love to your families and may Walter's memory's live on with all your joys and success to come... We will all remerber his laugh and smile, his kind words and good advice, his warmth and Generosity. Thank you, God bless you Walter Villa:) With lots of Love~ from; Amanda-rose & mr baby Angelo Ibarra :) - Posted by: Miss Amanda rose Ibarra (Family friend~) on: Oct 16, 2013
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Maravilloso amigo desde la infancia, que supo vencer la adversidad y el destino magro a puro trabajo y resultados. Tuvimos la suerte de ser testigos presenciales de toda esa trayectoria de novela, muy emocionante . Un hombre sin perjuicios que se puso metas muy altas y las cruzo, poco a poco se ha convertido en una leyenda de su adorado barrio de la victoria en Lima Peru. Un joven exitoso en Canada, que dio todo su trabajo y su corazón al bienestar de su familia. Ahora te has ido amigo a ese lugar muy cerca del cielo. Y también ahora somos testigos de tu partida aquí en Winnipeg donde compartimos bellos momentos que serán a eternos recuerdos de nuestra amistad In memoriam - Posted by: Jesus & Flor (friends) on: Jul 15, 2013
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Walter tu fuiste un buen amigo durante nuestra adolescencia, a pesar que emigraste a Canada siempre te acordaste de tus amigos que dejaste en el barrio,visitando y ayudandoles permanentemente,todos ellos te agradecen y te recordaran toda la vida por tu gran corazon, descansa en paz querido amigo que Dios esta orgulloso de ti. Jorge Aquino Mis sinceras condolencias para mis amigos Eder, Clile e Isabel,para la mama Isabel y Sonia - Posted by: Jorge Aquino (Family friend) on: Jul 14, 2013
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Our condolences to the Villa family. Walter's high energy and optimistic attitude kept our clinic running. His frequent visits will be missed, but not forgotten. - Posted by: Medigas Respiratory Wellness Centre () on: Jun 24, 2013
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Querida Isabel, Sonia y familia....mi mas sentido pésame, por la partida de Walter.que esta en el Señor... cariños ursula - Posted by: ursula treder (friend for peru) on: Jun 22, 2013
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My sincere condolences to the Villa Family. Walter was a wonderful person with a very generous heart. He will be greatly missed but always in our hearts. - Posted by: Michelle St-Hilaire () on: Jun 21, 2013
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow. I, as part of the Peruvian community of Winnipeg, am aware of the efforts of Walter for his family, and his love for them. May the grace of God will grant peace to their loved ones. - Posted by: Angel Infantes (Family Friend) on: Jun 21, 2013
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To the villa family, sin duda alguna la noticia mas triste que recivido en todo el tiempo que he vivido en este pais Canada. Conoci a Walter en los ochenta una persona siempre ocupado con su trabajo y familia hasta el presente.Palabras no hay para descrivir su vida the succes. Walter todos te van a echar de menos yo tambien fuistes una grant persona todo lo saben sin duda un ejemplo para muchas personas en nuestra comunidad. Para Clile dificil momento para ti amigua mia tu siempre has cido el reflejo de walter mi corazon va para toda la familia Villa en este momento de pena y que Dios reciva a Walter en su reino y que su espiritu se quede en los corazones de aquellos que lo conocieron adios amiguo mio, tu mama orgullosa estara de todo lo que tu fuistes y seras. mis condolencias a la familia villa. Fernando Molina. - Posted by: Fernando Molina (friend of family.) on: Jun 21, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sonia and family. I wish I knew Walter more as the two years that I knew him was a joy. He was a very nice and soft spoken man who always had nice things to say about every one and everything. He never felt sorry for himself and always managed to go on with life. I know he is now is peace and is up in heaven knowing no more pain and we always watch over Sonia and his family. May God bless you all and know if you ever want to talk or just need someone to listen please call. Take Care now and always. - Posted by: Alice and Jamie Braun (Friend) on: Jun 19, 2013
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I'm deeple saddened by the news of Walter passing, I had the opportunity to get to know walter and his family quite well, what a great guy and what great loss. My deepest condolences to the family!!! I will try to come to the viewing. - Posted by: susana peters (familly friend) on: Jun 19, 2013
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Sorry for your loss - Posted by: Natalie () on: Jun 19, 2013
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I meet Walter at second lenguage school for English - Posted by: miryamquero@gmail.com (friend) on: Jun 19, 2013
