RAMON CALLEJA CARRANZA

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RAMON CALLEJA CARRANZA With family and friends by his side, Ramon Calleja Carranza passed away on January 23, 2014, at the age of 69. Ramon (Pogi, Daddy, Dad, Lolo) is now in eternal peace after a short illness that affected his heart and lungs. Ramon shared his God-given life here with his wife Corazon (nee Mapue), daughter Debbie (Effered Munoz), grandchildren Rowan, Jaxon, Denen, and daughter Jennie (Archie San Juan). Ramon was predeceased by his parents Cornelio and Leona Carranza, sisters Salvacion and Maria Loreto, and brothers Eglecerio and Agapito. He will be missed by siblings Verginia, Teresita, Bethilda, Bonifacio, Hilda, Peter, and numerous family and friends in Canada, US, and the Philippines. Ramon was born on November 12, 1944 in Tanawan, Albay, Philippines. He moved to Manila to work and attend school. There, he met his future wife Corazon. Cora moved to Winnipeg in 1968 and Ramon followed his sweetheart in 1972. In their 41 years of marriage, they had two daughters, Debbie and Jennie. Ramon graduated from Red River College and had various jobs, working at Continental Can, CN and finally with the City of Winnipeg as a Transit Driver. Ramon, or Ray as he was known, retired in 2010 after 25 years of driving. Ramon and Cora were instrumental in the growth of their extended family in Canada. Their dreams of a better life for themselves and their relatives came true as the family expanded. He was proud of his heritage and became a member of the Bicol Association of Manitoba. Ramon had numerous hobbies and enjoyed fishing, camping and road trips - all with his infamous blue Chevy van. Ramon and Cora also travelled the world. When he became a Lolo, he enjoyed spending his days doting on his apos. Ramon was an intelligent man. Others sought his advice and support, as he was the foundation of the family. He was self-reliant and a self-taught jack-of-all trades, from carpentry to cooking. He was always willing to help those around him. Ramon was also known for his sense of humour and always having a smile on his face. He was fun-loving, generous, easy-going and sociable. He will be missed by all who knew him. The family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by the staff at Health Sciences Centre on GA4 and GB3. Lamay (viewing) will be held at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Ave. (across from Brookside Cemetery) on Friday, January 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m., at the same location. Interment will take place at Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Ave. A gathering of family and friends will follow at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Jan 30, 2014

RAMON CALLEJA CARRANZA With family and friends by his side, Ramon Calleja Carranza passed away on January 23, 2014, at the age of 69. Ramon (Pogi, Daddy, Dad, Lolo) is now in eternal peace after a short illness that affected his heart and lungs. Ramon shared his God-given life here with his wife Corazon (nee Mapue), daughter Debbie (Effered Munoz), grandchildren Rowan, Jaxon, Denen, and daughter Jennie (Archie San Juan). Ramon was predeceased by his parents Cornelio and Leona Carranza, sisters Salvacion and Maria Loreto, and brothers Eglecerio and Agapito. He will be missed by siblings Verginia, Teresita, Bethilda, Bonifacio, Hilda, Peter, and numerous family and friends in Canada, US, and the Philippines. Ramon was born on November 12, 1944 in Tanawan, Albay, Philippines. He moved to Manila to work and attend school. There, he met his future wife Corazon. Cora moved to Winnipeg in 1968 and Ramon followed his sweetheart in 1972. In their 41 years of marriage, they had two daughters, Debbie and Jennie. Ramon graduated from Red River College and had various jobs, working at Continental Can, CN and finally with the City of Winnipeg as a Transit Driver. Ramon, or Ray as he was known, retired in 2010 after 25 years of driving. Ramon and Cora were instrumental in the growth of their extended family in Canada. Their dreams of a better life for themselves and their relatives came true as the family expanded. He was proud of his heritage and became a member of the Bicol Association of Manitoba. Ramon had numerous hobbies and enjoyed fishing, camping and road trips - all with his infamous blue Chevy van. Ramon and Cora also travelled the world. When he became a Lolo, he enjoyed spending his days doting on his apos. Ramon was an intelligent man. Others sought his advice and support, as he was the foundation of the family. He was self-reliant and a self-taught jack-of-all trades, from carpentry to cooking. He was always willing to help those around him. Ramon was also known for his sense of humour and always having a smile on his face. He was fun-loving, generous, easy-going and sociable. He will be missed by all who knew him. The family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by the staff at Health Sciences Centre on GA4 and GB3. Lamay (viewing) will be held at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Ave. (across from Brookside Cemetery) on Friday, January 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m., at the same location. Interment will take place at Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Ave. A gathering of family and friends will follow at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Jan 29, 2014

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 30, 2014