Marietta Javier Mesman (nee Cruz)

Marietta Javier Mesman (nee Cruz)

Our devoted wife, best Mom ever, always-fun-to-talk-to Lola, beloved Sister, Aunt and Friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, October 11th at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. We admire the dignity and grace with which she persevered through her 4 ½ years of cancer treatment. Marietta (Marie -nee Cruz) was born in Mandaluyong, Philippines, and married Robert (Bob) Mesman – in June they celebrated 45 years of love and laughter. She now joins her son Justin (Rob) Mesman in heaven, and will be sorely missed by her husband, daughter (and son-in-law), Amanda (Marco) Presti, and grandchildren Cono and Luca. The daughter of Macario and Maria (Javier) Cruz, she is predeceased by her brothers Jesus (Remedios), Jorge (Sally) and sister Ellen. She leaves behind her beloved sisters (and brothers-in-law) Virginia Ritter, Felicidad (late Dr. Pedro) Gonzales, Lydia (Bruce) Watts, Carmencita (Walfrido) Landicho, and Erlinda Frias (Guido Carfagnini). She was much loved by her numerous nieces and nephews.

Her Celebration of Life will be held 5:00-8:00 pm, on Tuesday, October 16th at Giffen-Mack Funeral Home, 4115 Lawrence Avenue East, West Hill. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, on Wednesday, October 17th at St. Thomas More, 2234 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough, followed by interment at Christ the King Cemetery, 7770 Steeles Avenue East, Markham. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated . http://www.cancer.ca/en/donate/

Marie loved dancing, partying with Bob, she never missed a birthday, and was the ultimate organizer of work and family parties. She devoted her life helping and connecting with those in need. She worked for the Philippines’ Red Cross, and the City of Toronto Social Work for 30 years until retirement. She won numerous singing contests and enjoyed being a guest DJ in the Philippines. She wore the latest fashions with pride!

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.giffenmackscarborough.com for the Mesman family.