January Marie Lapuz
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Who Was January?January Marie Lapuz was born on April 9, 1986, in Santiago City, Philippines and passed away on September 30, 2012, in New Westminster, B.C. January was the Social Coordinator of Sher Vancouver. She was the first transgender person to hold an Executive position within the organization. Being the life of the party, January would make everyone laugh. She was a kind, caring, generous and loyal friend. January was a great singer and dancer. She was known as our very own “Beyonce.”
January had many challenges and struggles as an immigrant, as a person of colour, and as a transgender woman living in poverty. Nonetheless, she was a bright light and shining star in Sher Vancouver. She was a fabulous MC on our “Pride of Bollywood” float in the Vancouver Pride Parade and the “Bang Bang Bollywood” dance nights. Not a day goes by that January’s friends don’t think of her. We miss her and we all know that she is watching over us like an Angel in Heaven. About DIVERSEcity
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is a registered charity devoted to helping newcomers to Surrey, Delta, Langley and White Rock. For 40 years they have focused on providing specialized services for newcomers, most of which are free of charge. DIVERSEcity is a client-centered organization committed to quality and accountability. They value growth, respect, integrity and compassion. Their promise is that you will be treated as a valuable member of the community who they will welcome with open arms.
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