With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved matriarch, Aurora “Ima” Castro Pineda, on May 10, 2025 in Scarborough, Ontario. Born on November 23, 1928 in Clark Field, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines, Ima was a pillar of strength, grace, and unwavering faith over her 96 years of life, and a true mother figure to all who knew her.

A devoted deaconess and long-standing member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, Ima’s life was defined by her active service, compassion, and boundless generosity. Her faith was her foundation and her kindness touched everyone blessed to know her.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughters Adoracion “Baby” (Erdie) and Daye (Ferdie) and is deeply missed by her grandchildren: Randy, Beejay (Mary Anne), Marc, Joy (Bryon), Darwin (Jackie), and Kevin (Elyssa). Her legacy lives on through her great-grandchildren: Ava, Ian, Noah, Xavier, and Elodie. She is now resting peacefully with her beloved husband Ruben and her daughter and son-in-law, Celia and Robert.

Ima’s vivacious laugh, warmth, and deeply caring nature will be profoundly missed. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those she loved.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
- 2 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV)