Arnulfo “Arnold” Villanueva

Villanueva, Arnulfo “Arnold”, 51, Truro, passed away peacefully, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, with his family by his side.

Arnold was born on Feb.

10, 1966 in Marinduque, Philippines. He graduated from University of Santo Thomas, Manila, with a degree in Pharmacy. He moved to Truro to be with his family in 2011.

He is survived by his wife Yvette; son Aldrin ( Pat); mother Cristeta; stepdad Isabelo; Auntie Rosalina; siblings Julio Jr (Janet), Annabelle (Leo), Flordeliza (Edwin), Mike (Shey), Renan (Elaine); uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces.

He was predeceased by his father Julio. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro from where funeral service will take place on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. Father Dariusz Miskowicz will officiate with a reception to follow in the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date in the Philippines. Webcasting will commence at 5:55 pm.

Donations in memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of CEHHC, Truro.

The family would like to thank Dr. Ryve Loshaj, Dr. Courtney Smith, Dr. John Henderson, Dr. Stephanie Snow, Palliative Team, Nurses and staff of CEHHC, also the nurses of VON, for their care and dedication over the past three years. Special gratitude to his Truro family and the Filipino Community.

Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Arnold obituary online and selecting “Send A Condolence” at www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.