Obituary of Penina Rodriguez (née Rigonan)

Peacefully at Prince George Retirement Residence, Lucan, on Thursday, December 13, 2018, Penina Rodriguez (née Rigonan) of London joined her late husband Ambrosio Rodriguez (2007). Penina was born in Banna, Philippines, and immigrated to Canada in 1967. She worked at London Health Sciences, retiring in 2001 after many years of service. She was the daughter of the late Jose Rigonan, Sr. and Nicolasa (Luzod) Rigonan. Loving sister of Perlita Dyer (Carman) of London, Ontario; Estrella Bul-lalayao of Chicago, Illinois; Nenita Viray of Batac, Phillipines; Edgar Rigonan (Vicky) of Brampton, Ontario; and Joe Rigonan (Linda) of Torrance, California. She will be missed by her only son, Patrick (Luiza) of London, and her three grandchildren: Raiven, Raine and Natalie. Many thanks to Dr. Younus, Dr. Yaremko, and the staff at the Cancer Clinic, who cared for Penina throughout her fight. Special thanks to the staff at Prince George Retirement Residence for their compassion and care. Penina’s family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Penina are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society.