Ligaya Rowe

Ligaya Rowe passed away on April 17, 2025.

Ligaya was born on June 15, 1943, in Caloocan - Manila, Philippines to Seventh-day Adventist educators, Ligaya’s early years were shaped by a life of travel, faith, and community.  She excelled in music from a young age, becoming proficient in piano thanks to her parents’ encouragement and her own dedication.

Ligaya’s academic journey took place at Philippine Union College, where she initially pursued biology with dreams of becoming a doctor.  However, her aspirations led her abroad, and she accepted an opportunity to study nursing at North York Branson Hospital in Ontario, Canada.  There, she thrived, earning respect and admiration from her peers and mentors and began her career as a registered nurse.  That is where she met her first husband, Roger.

Ligaya and Roger moved to Walla Walla, Washington so that he could study pre-med, and then they eventually moved to California so that he could take up medical training at Loma Linda University.  There they settled and had two children, Kara and Kenny.  Kara unfortunately passed away from cancer at a very young age, and Ligaya's marriage sadly ended in divorce.

Ligaya dedicated over three decades to nursing in the United States.  Her dedication to to patient care and her gentle spirit left a lasting impression on colleagues and patients alike.
 

After her first marriage ended, Ligaya met Bob Rowe at a singles retreat and married him shortly after.  The couple eventually settled in Lacombe, Alberta, where Ligaya retired and enjoyed the peace and serenity of the area. 

Ligaya was beloved by many.  Though she is deeply missed, she leads her family and friends a with a message of peace and hope: “Let’s meet on the shores of the River of Life to be with our God and Savior.”

Ligaya is survived by her son Kenny and his wife Jamie; her granddaughter Katie; her siblings Roel and Jun; and many cherished relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ponoka Funeral Home,.

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