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Miss Universe kicks off onservative Senator Tobias Enverga Jr ., the first Filipino Canadian to become senator , died unexpectedly on November 16 while on a parliamentary trip to Colombia . Enverga was 61 years old . A statement from Enverga ’ s office read : “ Always a beacon of light and hope , Senator Enverga truly cherished the opportunity to serve the people of Canada and did so with great pride .”
Members of the public who wish to leave a message of con- dolences for the family of Senator Enverga may do so at this link : www . SenatorEnverga . com / Guestbook
Enverga was traveling with an all-party delegation of Canadian parliamentarians was attending the ParlAmericas 14th Annual Plenary Assembly in Medellin when Enverga died .
The Philippine-born Ontario senator leaves behind his wife Rosemer , who was by his side when he died , and three daughters : Rystle , Reeza and Rocel .
Details on funeral arrangements are as follows based on an announcement by Enverga ’ s office :
PUBLIC VISITATION : Friday 24 November 2017 , 2:00pm to 9:00pm Highland Funeral Home & Cremation Centre 3280 Sheppard Ave E , Toronto ON M1T 3K3
Saturday , Nov . 25 , 2017 , 2:00pm to 9:00pm Highland Funeral Home & Cremation Centre 3280 Sheppard Ave E , Toronto ON M1T 3K3
Sunday , Nov . 26 , 2017 , 2:00pm to 9:00pm Highland Funeral Home & Cremation Centre 3280 Sheppard Ave E , Toronto ON M1T 3K3
MEMORIAL SERVICE : Monday 27 November 2017 10:00am St . Michael ’ s Cathedral Basilica 65 Bond St , Toronto , ON M5B 1X5
Leader of the Official Opposition and Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada , the Honourable Andrew Scheer , issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Tobias Enverga .
“ Our Conservative family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sen . Tobias Enverga , a cherished colleague and friend to so many across Canada , especially in the proud Filipino-Canadian community . The tragic loss of his welcoming and sunny personality leaves a large hole
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the death of the Honourable Tobias C . Enverga , Jr .
The Prime Minister , Justin Trudeau , today issued the following statement on the death of Senator Tobias C . Enverga Jr .:
“ It was with sadness that I learned today of the death of Senator Tobias C . Enverga Jr ., the first Filipino-Canadian appointed to the Senate .
“ Senator Enverga served Canadians long before his appointment to the Senate in 2012 , and was the first Filipino-Canadian elected to public office in the City of Toronto . He was a tireless advocate for the Filipino community and people with disabilities , and founder of the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation .
“ As a Senator , he continued to actively promote the values of
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Hon . Andrew Scheer issues statement on Sen in the lives of all who knew him . “ Before joining the Senate , Sen . Enverga had a long and distinguished career as a project manager for the Bank of Montreal . But it was in his advocacy for the Filipino community that he truly left his mark . The founder of the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation , Sen . Enverga received several awards from both Canada and the Philippines as a result of his charitable work .
“ In 2010 , Sen . Enverga was elected as a trustee to the Toronto
multiculturalism , diversity , and inclusiveness . He was well respected by colleagues in both Houses of Parliament .
“ For his efforts , Senator Enverga was awarded the Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 , and recognized by the President of the Philippines with the ‘ Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino ’ presidential award in 2008 .
“ On behalf of the Government of Canada , Sophie and I offer our sincerest condolences to Senator Enverga ’ s wife Rosemer ; to their three daughters , Rystle , Reeza and Rocel ; and to Senator Enverga ’ s friends and colleagues .”
- The Honourable Justin Trudeau , Prime Minister of Canada ●