On September 2nd, 2023, Lourdes Cayanan Andal, with her family at her side, passed away into the arms of our Lord in New Westminster, British Columbia. Lourdes is survived by her loving husband Roberto, her doting daughter Annalyn, and beloved grandchildren Robert Edward (Eddie) and Marijka Lourdes (Kiki), and her husband Daniel. She is also survived by her loving siblings Mary and Wilfredo Geluz, and Alberto Sr and Edith Cayanan.
Lourdes was born on September 8th, 1944 in Santa Rita, Pampanga, Philippines. She married her husband Roberto in the Pro-Cathedral San Miguel Church in Manila on October 16th 1967. On February 19th 1968, Lourdes gave birth to her daughter Annalyn. In 1974, Lourdes and her family immigrated to Canada where they built a life for their young family. She lived in New Westminster with her husband for nearly 50 years. In 2017 she celebrated her Golden Wedding Anniversary with her husband Roberto.
She is remembered by many friends and family as a loving and kind caregiver and mother. She is fondly remembered for her love of cooking and baking and for the love she gave everyone in her life.
Her life will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Burnaby B.C. on the 13th of September 2023. Prayers and Viewing will begin at 9:45am with the Funeral mass being conducted at 11:00am.