Esterlita “Ester” Hernandez
August 16th, 2019
Esterlita “Ester” Hernandez passed away at VGH on August 16, 2019 in Vancouver, BC due to a 5 year battle with bone cancer. She was 72 years old.
Mrs. Hernandez was born 1947 in Manila, Philippines to her parents Benedicto and Felicidad Enriquez. She moved to Canada at a young age of 19 and worked as a seamstress.
Later on in her career she earned her cooking certificate and became the assistant cook of Parkwood Manor Retirement Home in Coquitlam for over 20 years. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Port Moody for 35 years and was an active member of the church choir for 22 years. She enjoyed cooking, dancing and singing in her spare time.
Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Elaine and Michael of Vancouver.
Mrs. Hernandez will have her funeral mass service on August 23rd at 11am at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Vancouver. All are welcome to attend.
A celebration of life is TBD. The family is grateful for condolences, donations and prayers but declines flowers.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.
Messages:
I thanked God for giving us the chance to be together in Philippines, New York and Maryland to visit families. We had fun and laughters. For few years we were able to drive to her appointments and few errands and stop for food and our favorite was chicken feet siomai and sticky rice in a leaf and were good to go. On our trips our conversation will be about God's love and His promises His answered prayers and what He's done for us. We talked about heaven and hell and how we get to heaven. John 14: 6 Jesus said" I am the way the truth and the life no one comes to the Father but by me ". John 3:16For Gid so love the world that He gave His one and only son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life. Ate Ester and I will see each other in paradise where our Lord and Savior reigns .
We will surely miss you and will always treasure the memories you left dearly in our hearts, mine, Gerry & our children Marbee, Dominic, & Abee.
Dear Elaine and Mike, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I have many fond memories of her as we were growing up. She always loved to sing and I always enjoyed her home made puto. Sending love and courage. Love, Lesley, Davis and Chloe
It was so good to have met you., You were a very kind lady and you will be missed by many of your friends.. Beautiful lady inside and out.. with our love and respect, Priscilla and family..
My Deepest Condolences to a very dear and close friend Esther and family daughter Ellaine and Mike Rest in Peace friend .....
Elaine, I just happened to see the notice of your mom. My sincere condolences, Elaine. I didn't know your mom, but I do know that she raised a terrific daughter, so from this, I know she was so special and blessed. I am so sorry for your loss. Julie