Merlita Low-A-Chee
elevated XH7bT June 30, 1963 – March 19, 2026
elevated XH7bT Visitation
Tuesday March 24, 2026 from 4pm to 8pm
elevated XH7bT Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated XH7bT Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Wednesday March 25, 2026 at 10:30am
elevated XH7bT Click here to watch the mass
elevated XH7bT Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated XH7bT Obituary
It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss we announce the passing of Merlita Low-A-Chee on March 19, 2026, at Markham Stouffville Hospital at the age of 62.
elevated XH7bT Merlita was the beloved wife of 35 years to Gary and a devoted and loving mother to Glenn (Lauren), Kyle, and Sydney. She was a proud and cherished grandmother to Mia and Elijah. She will be dearly missed by her siblings Teresita, Manuel, Tony, Romy, Waldo, Lito, Nato, Val, and Rose.
elevated XH7bT Merlita touched the lives of all who knew her with her warmth, kindness, and enduring love. Her memory will forever be held close in the hearts of those who knew her, and she will never be forgotten.
elevated XH7bT The family sincerely appreciates your thoughts, prayers, and kindness during this difficult time.
elevated XH7bT In lieu of flowers, donations in honour of Merlita can be made to the charity of your choice.
Thank you for bringing such beauty and kindness into my life. I will forever be grateful for your generosity and love. You will be missed beyond measure.
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Merlita.
She was a kind-hearted person whose warm, gentle smile and gracious nature brightened every hallway she walked through.
We often shared stories about our growing families, and she spoke with such joy and pride about becoming a grandmother.
It was truly a privilege to have known such a wonderful lady.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May God grant comfort, strength, and grace to her loving family during this difficult time. May her dear soul rest in peace.
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. It was truly a privilege to work with Merlita. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family..
Thanks for always taking care of us Auntie Merlita, your kindness and love will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to the Lowachee family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.
Our sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Tita Merle, we will forever remember your kindness and contiguous smile. A beautiful soul with the biggest heart. Rest peacefully Tita, you will be missed. We love you. Dayun&Tina
I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. I’ve only able to see Tita Merle a few times, but her warmth and kindness is unforgettable. She was such a kind and welcoming person—she always made everyone feel comfortable and cared for. She will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
You brought such immense joy to my Sunday mornings growing up. Your home sheltered me through some of the most broken times of my life. I got to grow up along side my cousin, and chosen childhood best friend, who I’ve had some of my fondest memories with. My fondest memories with you – Costco fries after church, teaching me about the finer things in life (milk and sugar in tea, all the best cereals and snacks)! But the one closest to my heart – you pulled me aside at Glenn and Lauren’s wedding reception. You told me how proud you are of me, how happy you are to see me thrive. That meant more to me than you’ll ever know. I’ve always felt seen by you, I could never thank you enough for that. Tita Merl, this is not a goodbye. I will see you everywhere I go, because where I see love, I will see your smile. Rest in paradise.
Kristee and I share in the deep grief of the Buzon and Low-a-Chee families. We have lost a beautiful, kind soul and a friend who was truly like family to us.
Dear Merle, may you rest in peace in God’s kingdom. We will dearly miss your smile and your calm, gentle voice.
I will always treasure the memories of my Tita Merle, the smiles she always has . And for the last time we were at Canada she made her way bringing food for us at Tito Waldo’s place (April,2024) . I will always remember your kindness and generosity and you will always be missed Tita Merle. May you rest in eternal peace. Please accept our sincerest condolences to the family.
Mary Anne & Gerard Reyes (New Jersey ,USA)
My deepest condolences to my divine Ms. M’s family. She genuinely cared for the wellbeing of everyone and their loved ones.
Ms. M, your body had given up but your kind soul will forever look after us. ‘Till we meet again …
I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing. She was sweet, encouraging, and a kind person who brought so much positivity into our work life. Her warmth and quiet uplifting spirit made a difference in ways that will not be forgotten.
Our condolences to the family and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
To Glenn, Kyle, Sydney, and Tito Gary: Our deepest sympathies for the loss of tita Merle. She will always be remembered as the kind and giving tita whom our family visited often in my childhood. May God bless her and all of you during this time of loss. Our prayers are with you. God bless.
I am so grateful to have known Merlita and to have worked alongside her for so many years.
She was such a kind, thoughtful, and caring person who truly looked after those around her. She had a gentle and caring presence and a way of making people feel supported and valued in quiet, meaningful ways. I’ll always remember her notes signed simply “M.” Regardless of how many others shared that initial, to me there was only ever one “M.”
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
I am deeply saddened to hear of Merlita’s passing.. we have missed her all this time that she was away and now that we know that she will not be back to light up the office with her smile .. I pray that God rest her soul in peace and engulf her in his mercy .. as she was indeed a beautiful soul ❤️
Tita Merle, your warmth and joy will stay with me forever. I’m sad to say good bye this way, but I know you are back in the arms of the most high from whence you came. You poured your love into your family and we all felt it in your presence. Now, we will have to just remember to keep you alive in our hearts.
My thoughts and prayers and love, always. Thank you for being a light in my life.
I am heartbroken to hear about Merlita. She was loved by all of us who worked with her. Her pleasant vitality was a continuous inspiration. No one who knew her could ever forget her charm and warmth.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
I was heartbroken to hear the news about Merlita. It’s truly a profound loss.
I had the privilege of working alongside Merlita for many years, and I will always remember her as one of the kindest, most positive, and sweetest people I have ever met. She had a wonderful spirit that lifted everyone around her and made coming to work so much brighter.
Her kindness was a gift to us all, and her positive outlook, even during tough times, was truly inspiring. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.
My thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time
Your passing came as a shock. My fondest memory was when you and Tita Rose jumped out of a balikbayan box to surprise Dad in the Philippines. I will always remember your kind smile and playfulness.
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers for the family during this time. Rest in peace Tita Merle ❤️
I will miss you tita merlie,just remembering those beautiful memories when i was in BF homes during my chidhood.I was your sidekick and errand boy, and the pasalubong when you came home from school,all of these was just a memories to cherish. Thank you for being a great tita to me. Rest in Peace now.
I had the good fortune of calling Merlita a friend and colleague. Merlita and I worked together over many years and in various roles. She remained the consummate professional while always demonstrating patience and kindness. We often spoke about our families by providing each other updates. Family was everything to Merlita.
Merlita will be greatly missed.
My sincerest condolences to the entire family.
I am deeply saddened to hear of Merlita’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with her, and she was a wonderful mentor who guided me throughout my career with such calmness, kindness and invaluable advice. She saw potential in me early in my professional journey and helped lead me to where I am today. She will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Merlita. My deepest condolence to her family during this difficult time.
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to one of the kindest, gentlest, most caring souls that I have ever met. It was an honor to have worked with her… she was a great mentor and a great friend, helping me through some of the toughest times of my personal life. Her care and support meant the world to me. Merlita, you will be forever missed!
It was truly my privilege to work with Merlita. My deepest condolences to the Lowachee family at this difficult time.
I was so saddened to hear of her passing. She was a truly kind and positive presence, always generous with her time and supportive of everyone around her. Her family meant everything to her, and she spoke of them with such love and pride. Her soft-spoken nature and gentle spirit made a lasting impression, and she will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of working with her. My heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Words can’t describe how much we are going to miss you. Thank you for always welcoming me into your home and accepting me into this family. I will never forget the immediate love felt from you as soon as I walked in the door. Forever grateful for you. Love you Tita Merley.
I will always remember Merlita’s kindness above all. She treated everyone with a gentle and loving care that you could feel without words. What a gift it was to work alongside her and to have known her for so many years. May she rest in peace. Sending my condolences and love to the family.
I am so sorry to hear of Metlita’s passing. She had a kind, gentle soul and was a pleasure to work with. She will be dearly missed. Rest in peace Merlita.
Tatay Buzon used to fetch Franciscan friars from Our Lady of the Angels Seminary, Bagbag, Novaliches, QC to say masses at the chapel of BF Homes Caloocan, Novaliches in the late 1960s and early 1970s before Msgr. Manny Gabriel was assigned there permanently. I must have met Merle in Novaliches when she was a young girl. I saw her again when I visited my sister Rose Wycoco and family in Waterloo, Kitchener, ON in May, 1986. I remember her as very respectful and kind. She wili be missed. I certainly will not forget her. We have the same birth date, June 30. I am just much older. Merle, you are now in God’s hands.
Merlita, thank you for your kindness, your strength, and the love you shared so freely. You will always be remembered and deeply missed.
I am truly grateful for the opportunity I had to learn from you and work alongside you. We shared so many meaningful moments—daily lunches, working out together, teaching me fruit carvings, sharing art projects, watching The Book of Mormon, and having open, honest conversations. You shared your experiences so generously and offered guidance that helped me grow both personally and professionally.
You were always more than a leader to me—you were someone I truly considered a friend.
Sending my love, prayers and condolences to the family.
I am deeply saddened to hear of Merlita’s passing.
As a former work colleague, she was very warm and caring.
My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.
She was a very special lady and will be missed by all who came in contact with her.
May God give her family strength in the days ahead.
Tita Merle, thank you for making me feel at home the moment I moved to Canada, 5 yrs ago. I’ll always remember your brave spirit, your genuine kindness, and the thoughtful way you’d reach out to check on me and my dad. Our family celebrations won’t be the same without your smile, your laughter, and our ‘chismisan’ about life in general with your fanciest coffee collection. They say heaven calls its angels back first, and you were one of them just as my mommy. It was a blessing to know you and be part of this journey. Rest now in the arms of our mighty Lord.
Tita Merle, you were one of the coolest titas who always brought so much joy and laughter to everyone around you. I miss the big buzon gatherings and they will feel very different without you there. We will truly miss your loving smile and presence, but hope you are resting peacefully now.