In Loving Memory of Jaime Fatalla Torres
It is with great sadness that the family of Jaime Fatalla Torres announces his passing on Monday, October 26, 2020, at the age of 75. Jaime will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Isabel, his six children and their partners: Mary Jane (Joel), Alvin, Jemellie, Mary Joy (Rob), Jaime (Cheri), and Michael (Cecilia). He will be cherished by his three extended children: Leonard, Frolan, and Misty. Jaime will also be fondly remembered by his 18 grandchildren: Hanna, Isaiah, Danien, Vincent, Reyna, Faith, Kailee, Cameron, Jeremiah, Daija Rose, Isaiah Wayne, Aliyah, Stanley, James, Gordon, Dallas, Lucas, Adelyn, and great-grandchild, Ysabella. He will be sorely missed by his siblings in the Philippines, Lilian, Leonida, Eduardo, and Virginia. He is predeceased by his parents Felipe and Maria, and beloved Auntie Marta.
Early Years
“Jim or Jimmy” as his close friends and family often called him, was born on February 26, 1945, in the province of Marinduque, Philippines but spent the majority of his early years in Manila. Jimmy was the eldest of five children and a self-proclaimed momma’s boy who carried the significant weight of helping provide for his siblings by helping his parents sell food or shine shoes in the market. Despite their hardship, Jimmy managed to garner many friends in and out of school. He was known as a stellar basketball player and the center of attention. He loved to make people smile by sharing jokes, singing and dancing.
In 1968, Jaime dabbled in several crafts in Vocational College. He studied stenography at the first part of college and switched to wood-crafting shortly after. Towards the end of his college tenure, he joined a tailoring class where he met the young Isabel Aterrado. After one year of courting, Jaime and Isabel married on September 18, 1969.
Lifetime Commitment to Sikaran Martial Arts
In 1969, Jaime started practicing Sikaran, a Filipino Martial Arts Style of foot fighting, under the Grand Master Meliton Geronimo. After one year of intense training, Jaime achieved his first-degree blackbelt and founded his first martial arts club, Black Rangers Sikaran Club in 1970. Serving as the head instructor, Jaime expanded his martial arts club across the Philippines. In 1986, the very first World Sikaran Tournament was held in Winnipeg, Canada where Jaime was among the 19 black belts invited to compete. Following his participation in the tournament, Jaime applied for permanent residency in Canada. Jaime had the pleasure of working with many Winnipeggers who achieved their blackbelt status under the Black Rangers Sikaran Club in Winnipeg including his two sons Jaime and Michael. In 2013, Jaime achieved his 9th degree Red and White Belt. Some notable martial arts highlights for Jaime included being casted in several action movies in the 1970s; being the personal martial arts trainer for Former President Benigno Aquino III in his 20s and travelling across Canada and the US; and travelling to Japan to host Sikaran (foot-fighting) and Arnis De Mano (stick fighting) seminars.
Life in Canada
Inspired to bring his entire family to Canada, Jaime diligently worked four jobs simultaneously as a dishwasher, cook, cleaner, and martial arts instructor for nine years to save enough money to bring his family over from the Philippines. Finally, in 1995, he was reunited with his children and Isabel followed in 2003.
Jaime enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He loved taking his children to Lockport to fish, to Selkirk Park to swim, to Hecla Island to camp, and to be at home every birthday and holiday singing karaoke and enjoying Filipino food. Jaime was known to be the life of the party and was often invited to sing at family and friends’ gatherings. His go-to song list included hits from his favorites Rico J. Puno, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis Presley. Jaime retired as a Child Support Worker at Drake Medox and from martial arts in 2012 to enjoy time with his wife and grandchildren. Following this time, he focused on his relationship with his Saviour, Lord Jesus Christ, was active in church fellowships, and celebrated many events until his final days.
Our family is appreciative of all the love and support we’ve been receiving during this time of loss. Due to the public gathering limitations caused by the pandemic, we want to offer a few options for family and friends to honour and remember our Dad. The health and safety of everyone is our top priority and when it is safe to do so, we will get together as one big family to celebrate the life of Jaime F. Torres.
Viewing Service – Thursday, October 29
Join the online service – 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A video link to the viewing service will be shared in a private Facebook Group named "In Loving Memory of Jaime F. Torres". To join the Facebook group, please contact one of Jaime’s children or email [email protected]
Attend In-person (limited spots) – starts at 8 p.m.
The immediate family will gather at Klassen Funeral Home – 1897 Henderson Hwy in Winnipeg. We will have very limited spots for a safe and socially distanced public viewing starting at 8 p.m. which will be offered to those who want to pay respects to the family in-person. To reserve a spot, please contact one of Jaime’s children or email [email protected].
Funeral Service – Friday, October 30
Join the online service – 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
A video link to the funeral service at Glen Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery will be shared in a private Facebook Group named "In Loving Memory of Jaime F. Torres". After the online service, the immediate family will attend the private interment on-site. The interment will not be broadcast online.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent via e-transfer to [email protected]. Sympathy cards may also be dropped off at Klassen Funeral Home on 1897 Henderson Highway or can be arranged with one of Jaime’s children any time.
On behalf of the Torres Family, we thank everyone for your kind words, generosity, and support as we say goodbye to our amazing Dad.
Job 19:25-27 says “I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!”
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