Obituary of Alicia Gamilla

Alicia Aguiflor Gamilla, age 87, passed away peacefully February 4, 2021 due to lung cancer. She was born March 23, 1933 in Pola, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines to Augusto and Gregoria Aguiflor (both deceased). She married Paulo Gamilla on January 30, 1957 who preceded her in death in 1996. Alicia loved singing, teaching and was very tech-savvy. She attended Zoom choir practices/meetings and maintained her own Facebook account. She was overjoyed when she travelled to the Holy Land several years ago. She was very kind-hearted, loving, and generous not only to help her family and friends but also anyone needing help. Her life was a living example of her favorite Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 - “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” She was a retired Elementary School Teacher at Buhay na Tubig Elementary School in the Philippines. She was an active choir member of the Most Precious Blood Parish and a member of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL). She was also Mrs. FILGA (Filipino Golden Agers) of Windsor in 2011. Alicia is survived by her sisters: Emma Dris, Conchita Manahan, Amor Bercasio and Thelma Ferriol all residing in the Philippines. She is predeceased by sister Claudina Montoya and brother Alfredo Sim. Alicia is also survived by her eight (8) children: Jennifer (married to Virgilio), Leah (married to Kuljit), Dennis (married to Melanie), John Gamilla, Valente (married to Catherine), Roderick (married to Edelyn), Fayette (married to William) and Daryl (married to Marjorie). She raised her children to have good morals, values and instilled in them the importance of good education as she said it is the universal foundation for a comfortable and stable life. She has ten (10) grandchildren: Christian (married to Anna), Karmelo (married to Phuong), Gurjiwan, Paul, Rachna, Christopher, Ericka, Mark, Isabella and Joshua. She has also four (4) great grandchildren: Zoe, Nora, Gigi, and Anderson, all of whom she loved so dearly. A private family visiting and funeral Mass have taken place. Arrangements entrusted to WINDSOR CHAPEL (Banwell Chapel) 11677 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor, ON N8N 1L8. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com