Elma Tenchavez
May 19, 2021
Elma Tenchavez, the beloved wife of Dennis Tenchavez, was born in Cebu City, Philippines on November 3, 1964 and passed away at the age of 56 years in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada on May 19, 2021.
Elma was predeceased by her parents Dolores and Bruno Bulahan and her brother Junie. Her husband Dennis is left to cherish her memory along with their daughter Elden and granddaughter Zoe Arabella; daughter Denny Mae (VanJefford); three sons Dennis Sien (Shaira), Denniel (Jessah) and Dave John; her brother Nestor; her sisters Myrna, Rosalinda, Jocelyn, Merissa and Rose Marie; as well as numerous brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Elma grew up and attended school and lived most of her life in Cebu City, Philippines. She took up Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of SanJose Recoletos. Elma married the love of her life Dennis on September 11, 1988. They were blessed with five wonderful children. Elma and Dennis would have celebrated their 33rd Wedding Anniversary this summer.
Elma was a great mother, wife and grandma. She was the glue of the family. On every holiday or occasion, she was the one that would make plans to gather the family together. Aside from being a great person she always had a passion for helping. When she moved to Canada with her husband and her children in 2011 her only mission was to help her siblings back in the Philippines. She devoted her time and energy not only to her family but also to those people around her.
She was a very caring, happy person and she always wanted the best for everyone. Elma will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
Private Family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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Messages of Condolence
Condolence to the whole Family ~ Jhesa Bellita Apas
Makamingaw jud El last nlng to bonding nato pag last year ofFeb.. Wala jud mo ka bonding ni George nga kamo jud bsan asa sa metro pamo ~ Jinky Anobling Ybanez
As far as I know about Ate Elma’s personality, she have a golden heart,a very kind,dili arte and most of all a very friendly person ky maski bag.o lang me nagkaila ni Ate Elmalast February 2020 kato pag.uli niya diri sa Cebu nagka.kaila me ug nagkasuod ky tungod sa iyang kamaayong taw ug pag.treat as well as a person,so didto nagka.click among pagka.Amega ky tungod same mig similiraties niya hingatawa,sabaan ug tabian that’s why what I like Ate Elma most and I loved her as my 2nd mom & a good friend of mine ❤️.I cherish all our memories before when she’s alive and I’ll treasured it a lot..Thank you so much Ate Elma for the friendship and it means a lot to me ~ Virna H. Lopez
We will miss you mother earth. ~ Denny
Thank u so much te elma ang masasabi ko napakabait niya at matolongin marunong maki kapwa tao .handa siya tumolong .te elma kahit sandali lang tayo nag kakilala salamat sa lahat lahat .alam ko na sa heaven ka kasama ang mga angels ...we miss u te elma and we loves you..mahal ka namin sobra ~ Rose macabare
Hello Elma! I know you're always there, in our hearts, watching over and guiding us. You are always loved and never forgotten. We miss you so much. May your soul Rest in Peace! ~ Rita C. Castañares
I've known Elma since they got her in Canada. She is one of the funniest mom and a friend to all in the Bisdak Group in Regina. I always remember her laughs and giggles everytime theres a group gatherings. Everytime , we have a chance to talk during gatherings, she always mentioned her sons and daughters on how she loved them. She always says that eventhough through times of health problems, she says fight fight fight!!!......... And now her fight is over. R.I.P Elma. ~ Bulaklak
Dati mag Sige me abot ni ate sa bus ma buntag,iya gyud ko ana tawagun para motapad niya,mag chica me about life niya sa una sa pinas bahala daw Wala sya balay basta naa sya ma invest nga mga yuta saka sa daw sya mobalay maong double job gyud daw sya para mkuha niya iyang mga pangandoy.Ate El bisan dali lang ang atong pag uban kabalo ko kung Unsa ka kaau ug kabuotan ug ka hardworking nga pagkatawo nakita pod nku kung Unsa nimo ka palangga ang imong apo nga si Zoe.Ma miss ka nmo ate bisan naa nka kauban sa ginoo bantayi gihapon imong apo ate ha.we love you ~ Amy Geldart
Elma, I will forever cherish the love and care you have for my mama whenever she got hospitalized . You would always call me and offer yourself to watch over her in the hospital. I truly appreciate and miss you for that. Thank you for your loyalty as a friend. You are like a family to us since in the Philippines. You've gone too soon but the memories you left behind is forever in our hearts. You will be greatly missed. May your beautiful soul rest in peace in Jesus Christ in Heaven. Amen! ~ Lynlin Mislang
To the family and friends: Elma, have been our rooted neighbours since we were in the Philippines. I can say that Elma is close to my heart an extended family 'cause almost everyday she is at home willing to help me in any kindness as far as I'm concerned. I treated her not any other person but close to our family. That's why we included them (family) to migrate here in Canada to have a better life. Since then she was always open up her problems and concerns in life to me. I consider her as a daughter specially when I was hospitalized. Your one who willingly offer to watch me in the hospital. That's why you are dear to me. Elma, i'm going to miss you a lot. Pero padayon sa imong paglakaw. May you rest in peace . I always pray for you! ~ Marlinda Mislang
Sis ELM last na diay tong atong bonding January 2020 sa Cebu City, wa me magdahom nga imong mga igsoon nga kuha-on kas sayo sa atong manggagahom, nag uban namo nila Papa Bruno Mama Dolores og brother Junie, May ur Soul Rest in Peace... ~ Nestor Bulahan
Ante elma, thank you for being so good to me and to my family.. bisag dli q nmo anak pero imo q gtreat ug anak.. dli jd ka kalimot nako everytime mouli kas pinas.. all i can say ante is thank you sooooo much for everything.. i know you're in the hands of the almighty father.. pls watch over us all ante.. we miss you sooo much! ~ Fritz cabatino
Thank you manang Elma sa tanan nimong natabang namo na mga igsoon. Mingawon nami nimo sa dayon. Karon magkuyog namo nila ni mama, papa ug manoy. ~ Rosemarie Villaluz
Salamat elma sa mga masasayang pinagsamahan natin bilang magkapatid pag dating sa work wla ako masasabi napakasipag ni elma mamimiss ko elma yon sa araw araw na masaya tyo khit pagod nakatawa pa rin tyo mamimiss kita ng subr ~ Angelita samson
Missing you always, Mama. We love you ♥ ~ Elden