Eucharistico (“Rochie”, “Roger”) Mamisao was born in Los Banos, Laguna Philippines on February 4, 1937. Surrounded by his siblings Emelita (Milit), Edilberto (Bert), Eloisa (Bing), Emma and Edgardo (Ed); sister-in-law Dominique, grandnephews Akoni Ilagan and Chris Truscott, Rochie joined the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2011 with Santo Nino in his hands.
Roger will always be remembered for his jokes, wise quips, contagious smiles, and generous help. He was a gifted ballroom dancer and a great tangero. He arrived in Canada in 1987. Rochie was an active volunteer with the Trout Lake Stroke Recovery Group for many years, a senior member of the University of the Philippines Upsilon Fraternity, and a board of director of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association.
Viewing will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Church 1345 West 73rd Avenue (off Montcalm), Vancouver , B.C. on Thursday, July 28th from 3 PM to 8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held the following morning at 10:30 AM.
The family of Roger would like to thank the Brock Fahrni Pavilion 3rd floor staff who made Rochie feel at home. Special gratitude to Cherry who took him under her wings.