Surrounded by his loving family, Jose Armando Ticas passed away on December 20, 2021, at the age of 84. He leaves behind the love of his life, Felicita Marquez de Ticas, after 57 wonderful years of marriage. Jose has 9 children whom he loved dearly. Esmeralda (Omar), Yanira (David), Jose Armando (Rita), Edwin, Zaida (Edwin), Juan Carlos (Anuradha), Stanley (Colleen), Ana (Steven), and Walter (Barbara). He was also a loving grandfather to Jessica (Carlos), David Omar (Laura), Gabriela (Martin), Byron Alexis, Andrea, Janet (Aaron), Aurora, Maria Eugenia, Estefania, Antoine, Felicity, Jacob, and Vivan; and great grandchildren Daniel, Sebastian Javier and Camila. Jose was a devoted family man through and through. Those closest to him lovingly called him “Papito“.
Jose was born and raised in Apastepeque, San Vicente, El Salvador, to his parents Leticia and Jose. He grew up in a large family, with many siblings. Jose loved the outdoors, boxing, football, and riding horses. A man who valued education, he had a successful career in sales. A devout Catholic, Jose volunteered his time to numerous church initiatives, including Christian Family Movement, Opus Dei, The Cursillo movement, Marriage Encounters and as a church usher.
During a time of civil war, Jose made the courageous decision to immigrate his family to Canada in the hopes of a better future. He was active with various charitable events and helped new immigrants settle when they arrived in Ottawa. The Ticas household always had open arms to anyone seeking refuge or in need of company over the holidays. Jose loved helping others. His favorite pastimes included reading, fishing, gardening, and spending time with family. We will miss our “Papito” dearly and know that he continues to protect and watch over his family. In our hearts we will hold his faith, hope, love, and his characteristic warm smile.
Our family wishes to send our deepest thanks to the doctors, nurses, and personal support workers at the Ottawa Hospital, particularly the General Campus and the Riverside Family Health Team.
In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to make charitable donations to organizations that he supported such as the Ottawa Food Bank, The Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Dementia Society of Ottawa, Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre, and the Ottawa Hospital Foundation.
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Rashiid Guuleed
My thoughts are with you Stan and your family at this sorrowful time.
Anuradha
Dear Ticas Family,
It has been a pleasure and privilege to know Mr Ticas. We have many fond memories of good times spent with him. Please accept our condolences, our prayers and our deepest sympathy. We will forever hold great memories of him.
Love from the Boucher-Sharma Family
Boucher-Sharma Family
Dear Ticas Family,
Please accept our condolences, our prayers and our deepest sympathy. It was been a pleasure and privilege to know Mr Ticas. We have so many fond memories spent with him and are thinking of all of you during this difficult time. You are a strong and loving family.
With love from the Boucher-Sharma Family
Fernando y Lilian Martinez
Estuvimos presenciando la misa la cual fue muy sentida. Siempre recordamos y agradecemos el soporte que Armando nos brindó a nuestra llegada a Canadá. Fernando y Lilian Martínez
Paul Bajwa & The Entire Bajwa Family
Dear Mrs. Ticas, Walter, Ana, Stan, Edwin, Juan, Zaida and Ticas Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Ticas was such a fun loving man and we will always remember him smiling. He was such a kind and welcoming soul.
We're sure he is still smiling now and looking down at all he's accomplished, especially raising such a large and loving family.
Flor and Rudy Rivera
Nuestras ma's sinceras condolencias por la partida de Don Jose Armando. Les mantenemos en nuestras oraciones y que Dios les de a todos paz y fortaleza en estos momentos tan dificiles.
Irene Friesen-Hughes and family
May the many happy moments and experiences you shared with your father, grandfather, uncle, brother, husband and loved one remain with you and bring you comfort. Our hearts are with you.
Concepción Guadalupe Palacios Ticas( Conchita
Siempre te recordare. Papa Mando
Agnieszka and Andrzej Deren
So sorry about your loss.
We pray for Papito and entire Family.
My deepest sympathies to you Stan and your family for your loss. Wishing you peace and strength this New Year.