Happy 90th Birthday, Leo!

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Leonardo Mendoza Quines was born on August 29, 1931 in Ilocos Sur Province, Philippines. At the age of 12, he was fully orphaned yet raised by his older sister and her own family, who kept him safe during the Japanese occupation of World War II.

With his beloved wife, Rosita Capiendo Quines, he brought forth four children in the Philippines. After working as Adventist colporteurs for several years, Leo and Rosita decided to immigrate to Canada for a better life for themselves and their children. They landed in 1971.

Throughout the many years of his married life, Leonardo was devoted to Rosita— always by her side; always helpful and loving. Rosita was his true love, and he was dedicated to her. They were best friends and good role models for their children. Rosita passed to rest in April 2020 in Red Deer Extendicare.

Leonardo's family spent many happy years in Prince George, BC, as members of the church while the children were attending church school. They moved to Alberta in 1980 with the plan that the younger children would attend the church school in Lacombe. Leonardo worked a successful career as a custodian for Red Deer Hospital, ending his career of ten years without a single sick day. He received a special plaque from the administration for this achievement.

His progeny has expanded from his own four children (Ronard, Leslie, Marly, Arlyn) to include five grandchildren (Ritchie, Michael, Christopher, Catherine, Lisa) and ten great-grandchildren, all of whom he is very proud.

Throughout his life, Leonardo has been a kind, loving person—friendly and helpful to all and unfailingly cheerful and confident in the Lord's care. He has been a loving father to his children and others who have needed his guidance — a generous man to his family and those less fortunate than he is. To this day, Leonardo continues to provide support to his relatives and others in the Philippines who have not had the advantages he has had.

Leo has led a long life, all while holding the Lord as his guiding light and keeping his family as the centrepiece of this life.

Submitted by Marly Barsh