Betty Bolanos passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020 at the age of 72. She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings: Beata Uy, Belen Lim, Bibiana Bolanos, Brudencio Bolanos, Benita Uy, Bella Padua and Brigilda Bolanos. She will also be remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
She was a devout Christian and a member of the Catholic Women's League, and Handmaids of the Lord for more than half of her life. Known to have a generous heart, she has helped a lot of people by volunteering to prepare income taxes for free since 1970's, both here in Vancouver and in her home country of the Philippines. She would like to be remembered as an independent person who had the courage to defeat adversity through hard work and patience, and someone who never stopped working hard to succeed.And for her nephews and nieces, she will always be remembered as a loving, caring and supportive Go-e, who stood as their second mother.
Viewing will be held at Kearney's Funeral Home, 219 6th St, New Westminster, on Thursday, July 30th at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary's Parish, 5251 Joyce St, Vancouver, on Friday, July 31st at 11:00 a.m., Fr. Guy Rivard presiding. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 3789 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby.