Corazon Gomez Lagman was surrounded by her loved ones when she passed away peacefully on September 11, 2020, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
She was born February 25, 1946 in Pampanga, Philippines to Jose and Catalina Gomez. She was pre-deceased by both her parents.
She will be dearly missed and forever remembered by her children and their spouses Cheri and Allan, Alex and Amy, Emgie and Nora, Dax and Claudette, and by her grandchildren whom she lovingly adored, Gaby and Sam, Kevin and Audrei, Rafael, Lance and Luigi.
She is also sadly mourned by her 3 sisters Vicky, Alma and Annette; 2 brothers Lilan and Ferdinand, by her brothers-in-law Banny, Gladwyn and Isaac, sisters-in-law Nida and Fely and by her nieces and nephews.
Corazon, known as Zony, Mommy Zony, Atsi Zony will be remembered as a loving mother, adoring grandmother, nurturing sister, doting aunt, and a wonderful friend.
Mom raised 4 children with unconditional love. Her heart and mind was always with her children. She never stopped being a mother, concerned every day for our safety, security and struggles. She celebrated all our successes - big or small, encouraged us through difficulties and failures.
She loved our spouses as her own, maybe showed them more grace and favour than she did us. Her grandchildren were her jewels, precious and treasured.
Mom nurtured her brothers and sisters after their mother passed away early in their lives, guiding them lovingly and patiently. She was a doting aunt to her nieces and nephews.
She was a wonderful and supportive cousin, friend and second mother to all whose lives she touched.
Mom immigrated to Canada in 2006, where she experienced being employed for the first time, at a McDonald’s. She loved working and prided herself to be a good worker. That may not have been a glamorous career, but mom was respected and loved wherever she was. She made a career of loving and encouraging people.
She loved cooking and enjoyed sharing her meals with friends and family. She’s a people person and loved people genuinely. She was sought after for advice and encouragement.
Mom was ever strong in her faith in God. Always had hope in her heart, trusting in Jesus’ perfect plan and purpose for her life. When she was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014, she did not allow it to dim her hope and vision of a bright future. She still firmly believed that God was on her side. She loved even more and lived every day with thanksgiving. As her battle became more difficult, she relied even more on Jesus and fought back with increasing faith and renewing hope. She sought to find things to be grateful for every day. She declared God’s goodness in the midst of her battle. Neither hard times nor cancer robbed her of who she was - gracious and graceful until God called her home.
Mom leaves us with her lasting legacy of faith, love and hope.
A visitation will be held at Choice Memorial (105-4715 13th Street NE) on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm with tributes starting at 6:00 pm. Memorial Service will be held at Calgary Church of Christ (4030 Maryvale Drive NE) on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 11:00. Graveside Service will follow at Mountainview Memorial Gardens. Due to Covid19 regulations, attendees must wear masks for the visitation and memorial service, and are asked to use the RSVP link below to register and confirm attendance.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Corazon to
Connect Calgary
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.