Joy Larsen
December 22, 1974 - October 01, 2011
Obituary For Joy Larsen
Our beloved Mary Joy Funtila Larsen of Raleigh, North Carolinaââ?¬â??formerly from Manila, Philippines--passed away on October 1, 2011 at the tender age of 36, shortly after giving birth to a beautiful new daughter, Caitlin. Joyââ?¬â?¢s gentle spirit touched the lives of many, becoming a friend to all she knew. She was a mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Joy was a passionate and graceful dancer; she was particularly known for her performance of Tinikling, the national dance of the Philippines. She performed for many years with Bayanihan, the National Dance Company of the Philippines. She later cofounded, choreographed and performed with Dagyaw Performing Arts Company in Raleigh, NC. Most recently she choreographed and performed with the PAANC Dance Company. She found great joy in teaching others the dances she so loved and was particularly pleased that her sons, Cade and Ian, performed with her group. Joy worked for PAREXEL International. She was proud to be involved with developing medicines that could help those who suffered. She enjoyed working with her friends and colleagues. She stayed very active, helping others in many ways, including working with her neighborhood HOA Social Committee, her sonsââ?¬â?¢ PTA associations and soccer teams (and other activities), and many others beyond. She is survived by her husband, Carl Larsen, with whom she shared more than 16 years of her life, as well as her two sons Cade Joseph and Ian Daniel, and newborn daughter Caitlin Marie Joy. She is also survived by her parents, Alfredo and Lou Funtila, sisters Grace, Yvette, and Irene, and brother Tisoy (Alfredo Jr.). A visitation will be held at Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh from 6:00 to 8:00 on Thursday, October 6, 2011. A second visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:30 on Friday, October 7, 2011 at St. Raphaelââ?¬â?¢s Catholic Church followed by a funeral mass at 4:00.
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