Cecilia Pascual Farrol, a trailblazer in Canada’s Filipino community
Cecilia Pascual Farrol, a trailblazer in Canada’s Filipino community By
Sheila Dabu Nonato, Catholic Register Special January 10, 2021
Black and white photos of their beloved “Cely,” smiling confidently, began to play on the screen for friends and family unable to say their final goodbyes in person. So many people tried to log on that the funeral home website crashed before the memorial service resumed online.
Cecilia “Cely” Pascual Farrol died peacefully at Toronto’s St. Joseph’s Health Centre on Dec. 8 Her husband of 62 years, Bernardo, was by her side. She was 86.