In Celebration of

Ruperta Zamora "Betty" Tecson Fernandez

December 12, 1932 - May 11, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ruperta Zamora Tecson Fernandez, known to her family and friends as Betty.

Betty passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the young age of 87 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. She died from complications due to Covid-19.

Due to current restrictions a private service will be held at Turner & Porter Funeral Home. A full celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Words of condolence, stories, photos, and any fond memories of Betty may be left here. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Betty’s name to an Alzheimer’s organization in your area.

Guestbook

(5 of 25)

Karen Bailey (Friend)

Entered May 13, 2020 from Toronto

Betty came to live with us at the Kingsway Retirement Residence in January of this year. She was a lively, lovely, bright personality on our 2nd floor. Always smiling and ready to greet anyone who arrived on that floor, whether they were there to see her or others! We will miss her dearly.

Lisa Bruno (friend of an awesome cousin so my cousin too.)

Entered May 13, 2020 from 's-Gravenhage

Dear Betty,
I have never met you, but in true extended family I think I know you.
Rosette and Lisa love you so much that I must keep them going. Your smile made me miss my mother in the best way
You left behind such lovely people. I am lucky to know them.
Your smile is a truth we cannot begin to know.
Rest now.
We all got this :)
May we all rest in joy beside you <3

Jean Roberts-Lopez (Family friend)

Entered May 13, 2020 from Mount Vernon, NY

Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of sweet Betty.
I can call her Betty now, but when I first met her, as Rosettes friend,, she was Mrs. Fernandez. Rosette and I were just teenagers back then. I always admired Betty for her strengths, perseverance, and unending love for her daughter. I don’t have any memory of Betty not smiling. She was always happy. Especially when she was around other people. I loved listening to the stories Rosette would tell of her mother’s experiences being a nurse supervisor at a local psychiatric Hospital. Or the stories I would hear about Betty’s shenanigans with her friends.
Betty had a life well lived and she will be greatly missed.
Rest in Eternal Peace ❤️

cathy ghione (Niece)

Entered May 13, 2020 from Pacifica

Auntie Betty was a strong minded and independent woman who frankly was ahead of her time. She was such an important part of my life that I was blessed to have her as one of our Godparent in our wedding back in June 2020. I went home January 2019 to celebrate my papa's 90th birthday and it was such a treat that she was able to attend the joyous occasion. I will surely miss her laughter. RIP Auntie give a big hug to Papa and the whole family in heaven.

Pina Ciarmela (Daughter Friends)

Entered May 13, 2020 from Italy

I pray for you!! I never met you, but I know Rosette (only now I discovered that her name is Rosa, but I know she was friend of Troisi!!!!). So a lot of roses 🌹 🌹 for you and your loved ones.

Pina