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Melanio Catre
October 22, 1939 - May 22, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">ATTY. MELANIO (MEL) P. CATRE SR. - OCTOBER 22, 1939 – MAY 22, 2016 - It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Mel on May 22, 2016. He was 76 yrs. old. Mel was born in Surigao City, Philippines to Fernando & Lea Catre. He comes from a big family of 13. Mel graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from San Beda College, Manila, Philippines and with a Masters of Business Administration, Ateneo de Manila, Philippines. He also learned fluid Parisian French while studying at the Université de Paris. He was a law partner with Catre, Cruz & Faylona Law firm in Manila and a corporate lawyer for Mobil Philippines before immigrating to Canada in 1972. His first job in Canada was a Provincial Prosecutor for the Crown Attorney’s office at the Toronto City Courts. He also worked for Sun Life & All State Insurance companies. He was a tireless and active volunteer for the Filipino-Canadian community. He previously chaired the Community Alliance for Social Justice organization in Toronto. He was also a member of council of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and member of the board of directors – Ontario Place Corporation and Canadian National Exhibition. He also served on several committees including being an adviser on for the Toronto Police Commission. He was the Chairman of the Borough of Scarborough Multicultural & Race Relations Committee, the Chairman of the National Congress of Filipino Canadian Associations, and the President of the Federation of Ontario Liberal Satellite Multicultural Organizations (FOLSAT). He also wrote a column for various Filipino Canadian newspapers (i.e. Atin Ito, etc.) Mel was predeceased by his wife, Erlinda G. Catre, his parents Fernando & Lea Catre, three brothers Lorenzo, Jose and Marcelino and sister Juliana. He is survived by his children, Dr. Mel G. Catre Jr.(Terri), Nick Catre (Chantal), Hector Catre(Heidi), grandchildren Monica, Rebecca, Daena, Lindsay, Jamie & Dax, siblings Epitacia (Al), Angie, Pablita (Teddy), Josie (Mel), Carmelita (Ben), Fernando Jr, Jovie & Salve(Arleen). Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to: The Erlinda Catre Scholarship Fund <br>(Att'n: Brother Domenic Viggiani) De La Salle College, Toronto, ON, M4V 1H7 <br> <br> <br></div>