Servillano Costales

I was saddened to read today that our chess veteran "Costales" has passed away.
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SERVILLANO COSTALES (published on February 04, 2009 in the Winnipeg Free Press)

SERVILLANO COSTALES Peacefully Servillano passed away on February 2, 2009 at the Seven Oaks General Hospital, at the age of 94 years. Lamay to be held Friday, February 6, 2009 at Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1839 Inkster Blvd. commencing at 6:00 p.m. and concluding at the request of the family. Prayer service will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening at Mosaic Funeral Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Edwards Roman Catholic Church, 818 Arlington Street, Father Mariano Batucan Celebrant. A complete obituary will be placed in Thursday's edition. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca. MOSAIC FUNERAL, CREMATION AND CEMETERY SERVICES 1839 INKSTER BLVD. 275-5555  > Details Search: Winnipeg Free Press Passages All Titles Enter Search Advanced Search Today's Obituaries|   Last 30 Days Obituaries|   Today's In Memoriams|   Last 30 Days In Memoriams Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday ❮ Go Back to Listings SERVILLANO (OLPO) COSTALES Date of Passing: Feb 02, 2009   Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or Memory Adjust Text Size: A+ A- SERVILLANO (OLPO) COSTALES It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Servillano (Olpo) Costales on February 2, 2009 at the Seven Oaks General Hospital, at the age of 94 years. Servillano was predeceased by his wife Elis, sons Arthur, Andrew and Albert. He is survived by his children Emilie de La Cruz and her son Elmer; Eleen, Aureo, (Lourdes) and their children, AC, Alou and Ina; Elsie Cobarrubias (Mel) and their children, Francis, Megan, Molly and Mitch; Ester Manipol (Mandy) and their children Arvin and Elaine; Mercy and Mike Monilles. He will be missed by his other family of the Philippines daughter-in-law Mary and her children, Armil, Liza; grandchildren, Maribeth and Catherine. Also left to mourn his passing are his sister Clara (Dr. Paul Orallo) of Winnipeg and their children, Irene, Liza, George and their families; a sister Virginia of San Diego, California and her children; brother Judge Joven Costales (Perla) of the Philippines and their son Jojo; his nephew Joel Domingo (Marie) and nephews and nieces from the United States and the Philippines. He was Chief of Police in his hometown, Naguilian, La Union and then a Bureau of Internal Revenue Agent before migrating to Canada in 1977. He had a passion for chess, tennis, ping pong and badminton. He will be remembered for his fighting spirit and strong determination. He was a great man; loved and admired by his family, relatives and friends around the world...He will surely be missed by all his relatives and friends with whom he shared much joy, enthusiasm and happiness. We would like to thank all of the staff at the Seven Oaks General Hospital for their effort, compassion and care, especially Dr. Moncek. Also special thanks to the Balite, Daquigan and Florendos families for their continuous support during our ordeals. Lamay to be held Friday, February 6, 2009 at Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1839 Inkster Blvd. commencing at 6:00 p.m. and concluding at the request of the family. Prayer service will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening at Mosaic Funeral Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Edwards Roman Catholic Church, 818 Arlington Street. Reception will be held at the Pampanga Restaurant after Mass on Saturday. Father Mariano Batucan Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Philippines. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca. MOSAIC FUNERAL, CREMATION AND CEMETERY SERVICES 1839 INKSTER BLVD. 275-5555 As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 05, 2009