Catalina was born in Angeles City, Philippines on May 4, 1947. She was married to Reynaldo Canlas on February 26, 1972. Catalina resided in Warren, RI with her family since 1988. Recently, both Catalina and Reynaldo moved to Suffern, NY to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Catalina worked as an elementary school teacher for over 11 years. Later, she worked in the accounting department at Providence Washington Insurance Company and the financial department at Brown University.
Catalina was a devout parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Warren, RI. She had a deep faith in God and went to church regularly. When any of us were experiencing a difficult moment in life, she would always tell her family to pray for strength and comfort. She had a quiet strength, never complained, and always looked to God for a better future.
Catalina was fiercely loyal to family and friends. She was a loving and amazing daughter, sister, wife, mom, and an even more amazing grandma (affectionately known as “Ma’” by her grandchildren). She adored her grandchildren, Kyle and Riley, and spending time with them brought her much joy and laughter. She had a passion for cooking and made extraordinary dishes. She loved to host people at home. She found that the best way to care for and support her family/friends was to simply feed them.
Catalina is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Reynaldo; her children, Lorna and Rae (Paul Eliazo); her grandchildren Kyle and Riley; her brothers Melchor (Sol), Gerardo (Aurea), Lieh (Beth), and Samuel (Natividad); her sister Sheena; her many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded by her father, Jesus; mother, Luzonica; sister, Victoria; brother, Chito. They shall greet her as she comes home.
"God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you, and whispered, Come to me. With tearful eyes, we watched you and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best."
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wanamakercarlough.com for the Canlas family.
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