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Aida Cruz Bautista

Aida Cruz Bautista

Born: April 12th, 1932

Passed in: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Passed on: April 17th, 2017

Passed peacefully away at Kenny's Pond Retirement Community in St. Johns, NL on April 17, 2017. Predeceased by her parents Macario and Miguela Cruz; brothers Faustino and Mario; sisters Purification and Edelicia. Left with fond and loving memories dearest husband of 60 years Juanito; son Michael (Anne Macdonald, Lesley, Jennifer, Kathryn); daughter Dorothy "Donna" (Ken Milks, Gabby, Connor, Carrie): son John (Elizabeth Bautista, Emily, Megan, Chloe); brother Arturo (Mely), sister Nolita (Oscar); brother Ernesto (Lita); sisters Corazon and Wilhemina; numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Aida started piano at the Conservatory of Music at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines in 1950, but went on to complete a bachelors degree in Pharmacy in 1955. Juanito and Aida married in 1957 and then travelled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a student exchange program that same year. Juanito took up a residency at St. Michael's Hospital and Aida trained as a medical technologist at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. The family first moved to Newfoundland from 1962 to 1965, and permanently settled there in 1968. Aida was a very supportive and loving stay-at-home mother and doting grandmother, who was well known for her cooking and baking, especially ethnic Filipino food. She loved cooking for Filipino community parties, and baking for St. Pius X Parish bake sales. She was also skilled in sewing, knitting and crochet, making everything from sweaters and mittens to dresses and Halloween costumes for her children, nephews and nieces, and grandchildren. Her love of music and playing piano was passed on to her children and grandchildren. She loved to travel around North America, visiting her siblings in California, Ontario and Vancouver. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Kenny's Pond, particularly the LPNs, RNs, personal care attendants, and dining room and housekeeping staff on the second floor. A special thank you to Dr. Stephen Lee for his caring attention and help. Visitation at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John's, NL, on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 7-9 pm, Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am Monday, April 24, 2017 at St. Pius X Church, 16 Smithville Crescent, St. John's, NL. Internment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in Aida's memory can be made to St. Pius X Parish in St. John's, NL. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook please visit www.carnells.com.

 

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