Children who have died in an Indian Residential School

Ernest Lacuna Memorialized

In a prayerful response to the discovery of unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School, a memorial has been established in Living Waters Columbarium.  With this memorial, we acknowledge our sorrow and responsibility as church for the travesties associated with the residential school experience.  We pledge our cooperation in healing the wounds that have been inflicted and we commit … Read More

Ortega, Ricardo L.

Ernest Lacuna Memorialized, The Grain of Wheat Legacy

January 26, 1922 – October 7, 2020 Ricardo L. Ortega, age 98, of Skokie, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, in Northbrook. Beloved husband of the late Remigia A., nee Amatong; loving father of Zenaida (Cyrus) Zosa, Lillian (Albert) Montuya, Cherry (Samuel) Trocio, Rainier (Sherry), Ronald (Sharon), and Russell (Ann Marie); dear grandfather of Lexie (Lyle), Michael Richard (Misaki), Lynette Mae … Read More

Bermisa, Isaias Oliver

Ernest Lacuna Memorialized, The Grain of Wheat Legacy

July 6, 1950 – February 24, 2014 It is with profound sadness, the family announces the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Isaias Oliver Bermisa on February 24, 2014 at the age of 63 with his wife and son by his side. He was predeceased by his parents Miguel Sr. and Brigida. He will be greatly missed by his … Read More

Marquez, Pacita T.

Ernest Lacuna Memorialized, The Grain of Wheat Legacy

September 3, 1928 – September 7, 2011 Thompson In The Park Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg It is with saddened hearts we, the family, announce the passing of Pacita Marquez in the early morning of September 7, 2011 at Deer Lodge Centre, at the age of 83 years. Left to cherish Pacita’s memory is her loving husband Rodolfo. She will be also … Read More