Crisanta Raquino Guillermo, affectionately known as Santa, was born on March 27, 1945, and peacefully passed away, called home by God, on January 13, 2026, at the age of 80. She leaves behind a profound legacy of devotion as a beloved wife to Iluminado Guillermo and a proud mother to Edwin, Cris, Lory, and Joy.
Santa cultivated a passion for baking and sewing, transforming these artistic pursuits into a thriving family business with the unwavering support of her husband and children. Her creations brought great joy to the community.
Throughout her life, Santa faced challenges with steadfast determination, embodying resilience, strength, and a deep sense of responsibility. She was an immense source of support for her family, dedicating significant time to the care of her grandchildren, a contribution deeply cherished by all. Santa served as a guiding light for her family, inspiring her children and grandchildren with her boundless love and instilling in them the core values of industry, strength, and perseverance that she exemplified daily.
A final viewing to honor Santa's remarkable life will be held on Tuesday, January 20, at 9:00 AM PST at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel & Crematorium in Maple Ridge, BC. Following the viewing, she will be taken to her final earthly rest in her beloved homeland, the Philippines.
Santa will be profoundly missed; however, her memory and the enduring values she imparted will forever resonate in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. May perpetual light shine upon her, and may she rest in peace.
January 20th, 2026
My mom was used to running a business, and at the same time, was a hands-on mom to us. She knew how to do many things, like sewing curtains, dresses, and even linens; she knew how to bake cakes and cupcakes; and besides that, she had a general merchandise store, and sometimes, she was a bookkeeper at RG. Despite all that, she also had a hobby, playing mahjong, just like her siblings. They were hustlers 😊.
Kidding aside, I'll miss her, although she's had Dementia for a long time, her being a strong, independent woman. She knew how to handle finances, cook well, and was meticulous at home. She always gave us breakfast, a chicken leg quarter marinated in toyomansi ala Max's style - always reminding us not to go to school on an empty stomach because we might not absorb what we were taught.
I had my share of mischief when I was young. I ran away with my bike even though I wasn't allowed to play yet. I ended up going around Road 13 to Road 1 back to Rd 13 because she was following me, walking; I was scared to go home, but I had no choice. I got a good scolding that time.
But when I eloped with my boyfriend, now my husband, that's when I saw how calm she was. Actually, I was more scared of her than my dad. I'm very grateful for her support when we were just starting a family. Actually, all my family members were my support and anchor in life. For that, I'm very thankful for the family dynamics we had.
Despite being strict, she never neglected us. In her training us as we grew up, like needing to watch the store from 12nn to 4pm before playing outside (it was safe back then) from 4-6pm, then needing to do household chores afterwards, that's where we learned to be well-rounded persons. Thank you for everything, Mom. With your guidance, I became a good mother to my children 🌹.
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