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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Mélanie Brousseau and Jeff Wendt
Sonia and Michael Cotrut
We are deeply sorry to hear about your dad passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.
May he Rest in Peace.
Julie and Mark Vignale
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Eric and Anna Jackson
Our deepest condolences to the whole Ticas family on your loss.
Roberto and Flor Polanco
Our deepest sympathies to our dear compadres and the whole Ticas family on your papito's passing. We're keeping you in our thoughts and sending our love to all of you at this difficult time.
Ubah Hersi and Family
Our condolences to the Ticas family for the loss of such an amazing man. The legacy he left behind will live on in all of you. May you all be granted peace and tranquillity during this difficult time..
Anna and Janusz Deren
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Ticas family during this difficult time.
We are sending our deepest condolences.
Steve Clay
Ana and family - my deepest sympathies. Through the love and care you showed your Dad, it was evident to me that he was a special man. To have him live and share with you and the girls - what special memories you have created. His legacy lives on with you as the apple didn't fall far from the tree! Take care of yourselves
Kasia Deren & family
Dear Walter and the entire Ticas family,
Please accept our most heartfelt condolences for the passing of your beloved “Papito”. May his beautiful heart and memory live on in all those he touched and loved. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless your family.
Sending you our love,
Kasia, Imad and Grace
Bonnie Boisvert-Marsh and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you Ana and family during this time. I hope you find comfort and peace in the memories of your father and the legacy that he leaves with each other you.
Our deepest sympathies to Stan, Colleen, and the whole Ticas family. May Papito live forever in your hearts.