Josette Elizabeth Mangatal

Josette Mangatal born June 14th, 1962.
Is survived by her husband Russ, 5 children, 19 grand children, 1 great granddaughter, mother and father, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, many nieces and nephews. The list goes on and on with family and friends who loved her.
 She was a woman who had an incredible zest for life. She colored the world and left us wanting more. Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her would be dazzled by her presence. 

Always loved, never forgotten!

Josie,

 I am so happy it was with me that you chose to spend the last 30 years with. You are an amazing person; I do feel privileged.  We had so much fun, and you taught me so much. I am truly honored. You had more inner strength than the "Big Guy" himself. I always told you that you were a TRUE SOLDIER in every sense of the word. My love for you is unconditional. You are my very, very special, genuine, kindest person in the world. My little fighter, with a huge heart. I don't want to say goodbye, that just seems final, so I'll see you later. Ok? Because I'm sure we'll see each other again.

-Russ (husband)-

Our mother was kind, goofy, and quirky!

Full of spirit!

She never seemed to grow up or age like Peter Pan in never-never land.

-Domini (daughter)-

My beautiful Josette: the sweetest child grown into the most beautiful person anyone can imagine. Her empathy for others was unbelievable, considering she had so much to overcome. Her departure is severely devastating. There was always laughter in our conversations - ending with peace of mind and happiness.

Goodbye to our loving daughter she will not be forgotten. 

-Bridget (mom)-

Josette was the oldest of my three daughters. When we moved from Trinidad and Tobago, they tested her level of education.  Instead of the first grade she was placed in the third. She was always a top student. She was a very kind and a loving daughter. We kept in touch on a weekly basis, and I'll miss her all the days of my life.

Josette when you get up there, keep an eye on me.

-Vernon (dad)-

Josette had a servant’s heart for helping others with mental disabilities. She dedicated her life to administering programs and support for anyone who reached out to her. She loved her family and enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. In spite of her lifelong suffering, she always put others first...she is loved and will be missed by many.

We will miss your beautiful smile.

From Fond memories of Auntie Joe's love of cooking, colourful style, sweet voice, and telephone conversations.  Lots of love. Gone too soon 

-Wayne (brother) and family-

She was really truly loved by everyone.  She could ALWAYS make you laugh, smile, feel good about yourself even when she was going through her dialysis.  She never had a negative moment. No matter what I was doing I would always take the time to take her call.  I loved hearing from her.  She could always cheer me up. I remember for Halloween she would help us train to be ninjas so when we dressed up as ninjas, we could act the part.  I loved it when there were a couple of Christmas's when she would take us out caroling. She was always so full of life. I love you so very much.  We ALL love you so very much.  Thank you for being apart of mine and my children’s lives. 
-Love Chance (niece)-