Araceli passed away on November 22, 2016 in Burnaby, BC at the age of 87. She will be lovingly remembered by family and friends Estrella (Orlino), Mercedes, Elda (Ricardo), Myles (Dan), Sonia (Larry) and Grace (Grant); as well as 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Araceli was a lover of music; an extremely passionate and accomplished pianist who loved to dance. Araceli was a giver and actively volunteered countless hrs to Century House Senior Citizens Activity Association. Prayers will be said Thursday December 1, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at Kearney Columbia-Bowell Funeral Chapel 219-6th Street in New Westminster, BC. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 7455 10th Avenue in Burnaby, Fr. Nicolas Tumbelaka, celebrant. Entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park at 2:00 pm at 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kearneyfs.com