September 28, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce that our family’s matriarch, Portia Fernandez Yanga, joined our Creator on September 28, 2025 after her short but well fought battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer at the age of 63. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and best friend.
Portia was born on April 4, 1962 at Unisan, Quezon, Philippines. She is survived by her spouse Hilario; children and their spouses Larrissa (JB), Lesley (Stephen), Adrianne (Ariane); grandchildren Clyde, Jillianne, Jonathan, Johanne, Nathaniel, Atlanna and Adeline. Portia enjoyed doing physical activities such as badminton, exercising and doing yard work. She loved playing bingo, going out and dining out with her family. She also loved listening to music and knew how to play guitar. She spent the last 5 years of her life living in Canada. She worked as an administrator assistant at Canada Life since 2020 and was known as a reliable and hardworking person to her co-workers. She was a loving and caring mother, a disciplinarian but an inspiration to her children. As ‘Mamu’ to her grandchildren, she was a spoiler and a generous grandma. Her positive vibes and positive outlook in life gathered her lots of friends and made her the life of the party. Her jokes and laughter will be missed dearly by her family, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. CST in Holy Family Parish, 1021 McCarthy Blvd North, Regina, Saskatchewan followed by a public viewing from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. for those who knew her and would like to see her one last time.
The family would like to thank the hospital staff at Regina General Hospital ER and Unit 5E, Pasqua Hospital ER staff, ABCC volunteers and staff, Unit 3B and Unit 3A staff, Careica Health and the Home Care Palliative Team for taking care of her on her remaining days during her battle with cancer.
Winnipeg MB Canada
Portia was always kind in her interactions with me. My condolences for your loss and I pray God's peace be with your family.
Regina SK Canada
Goodbye Portia I will miss you, however, I have peace knowing your salvation is guaranteed. You strengthened my faith as I was bedside on your final hours and you proclaimed that God is good as you were shutting down. I shall see you again one day. Thank you for putting up with me all these years! Even though I only had 6 years on this earth with you I had some very memorable times
Markham Ontario Canada
It was a blessing to have met and work with you at Philtranco. I have known you to bring joy in whatever circumstances. Your cheerfulness is infectious. We grieve for we shall miss your physical presence. But, we are comforted by the fact that you are now at peace and free from pain and suffering. To your loved ones, I would like to extend my sincerest sympathy and condolence. Rest assured that I will pray for you everyday of my earthly life. Pray for us too. Rest in peace
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Sending heartfelt condolences during this tough time. Portia, your sweetest smile will be deeply missed around the office, yet knowing you are now at peace, free from pain, brings profound solace and reassurance. Luke 23:43 - And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Winnipeg MB Canada
Sorry to hear that Portia passed away so suddenly. Pancreatic cancer is nasty. The world has lost a very polite lady.
Regina SK
Please Accept my heartfelt condolences to the family of Portia, This is a big loss for them and for Canada life family as well, but I pray for Portia with deep of my heart for her another transition of life, she is always remember in my prayers I missed her smiling face and loving personality. Miss you Portia
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
To Portia's family: I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Portia once or twice, but I know that she was and is still the most amazing person. My wish is that all the great memories with Portia will be forever in your minds. God Bless!
Regina SK Canada
Sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to know her. I worked with her at Canada Life, dropping off the mail or couriers on her desk. She always had a smile on her face. Knowing she is with the Creator and free from pain, is comforting. I was hoping she would beat the odds, but God had other plans for her. See you later, Portia. Til we meet again in the heavenly realms.
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Dear Larrissa, Lesley, Adrianne and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of sitting beside Portia for the past three years at work, and I will always remember her calm and kind ways. She was such a gentle soul, and I truly cherished her presence around me.
I feel grateful to have shared that time with her, and she will always hold a special place in my heart. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy, Rachelle
General Trias City Cavite Philippines
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Tita Portia. While this season of loss is never easy, may your hearts find peace in knowing that she is now in the loving arms of our Lord—free from pain, resting in His eternal joy. Though we grieve, we do not grieve without hope, for we know she is with her Creator, where there is fullness of life. I pray that God’s unfailing comfort, strength, and peace surround the entire family. Even in sorrow, we can hold on to His promise that His plans are always good, and His love never fails 🤍
We are always available and on call 24/7.
Monday to Friday
9AM - 5PM
© 2026 Almassy Metz