Obituaries

My dear sister in-law, you have been taken away from us much too soon. Your friendship will be treasured in my heart forever and your legacy will live on in your beloved family. In your short 58 years you have been an anchor, a beacon of sort for many family members. From a young girl yourself but being the oldest child, you assisted your parents in helping to raise and care for your younger siblings. As a young woman, you took into your home wholeheartedly your siblings, guiding and providing for them. When you came to the United States, you continued to provide by promoting and supporting education for various siblings back home thus giving them the means to go on and live comfortably; consequently also enabling them the ability to support and provide for even more family members. As we say, “Pay it forward”, and as it should be! Most recently, in the Philippines, you were able to assist family when you started your small business “Chloe and Coco Fashion Boutique”. You have touched so many with your thoughtfulness, concern for their well being and love; by helping them in the various ways that you did; you would inevitably change their life forever. Know that you have made so many lives, both directly and indirectly, a great deal more comportable! 😊 Emeasoba George - An inspirational quote writer. Wrote; “The greatest legacy anyone can leave behind is to positively impact the lives of others. When you add value to other people\'s lives, you are unknowingly leaving footprints on the sands of time that live on, even after your demise.” Minda, you will be sadly and greatly missed! Thankfully, we are fortunate to have had many fond times together. These times together will provide the memories needed that will help to soften the loss of your presence while going forward into our futures without you. You will forever hold a warm spot in our hearts. We all loved you dearly and know you loved us as well. May peace lay with you now - Rennie and Laurel

Posted by rennie j sumera on January 14, 2022

Hi tita minda, Salamat po sa pag titiwala mo sken , sa amin , sa chloe and cocoa ,salamat po sa lahat lahat , malayo ka man sa amin ngaun , mananatili ka sa puso ko❤️ ma mimiss po kita , Iloveyou 😘😘 Rest well po tita 😘

Posted by Joyce Ann on January 1, 2022

Dear Minda, Heaven just got a bit brighter. We love and miss you so much. What a joy you have been to us who have known you all these years. I first met you in the Philippines almost 40 years ago. You brought profound joy and meaning to Tory's family and my mother loved you as a daughter. Your son is like my nephew. I honored to have been able to spend so much good time with you and glad you were able to take enjoyment visiting my home in Vermont. You were a trailblazer mixing Philippine and American ways with grace and dignity. You excelled as a phlebotomist, as a business woman and as a mother, wife, aunt, and best friend. The Lord took you much too soon, but the foundation of a love, care, and respect that you left behind is enduring. God bless your living memory. - Seth

Posted by Seth Itzkan on December 28, 2021

It’s been a very long month since we said goodbye and It hasn’t been easy coping without you but day by day we are managing. You’ll be proud of Paolo and Kuya Tory as they have been keeping up with the holiday decor. The Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations were setup the way you like them. The abundance of food were in full display and the kids acting up were also. We will miss you bossing us around but I know you are there in spirit with us enjoying the family gathering. We love you and miss you. Max, Ruijie, Caylee and Wyatt

Posted by Max,Ruijie,Caylee,Wyatt on December 28, 2021

Auntie Minda, we all miss you very much. This holiday season is especially hard without you, but you'd be proud to know Uncle Tory and Paolo decorated the house, and it's lovely and festive. We can feel your loving presence here with us. You'd be mad to know they got Covid a few weeks ago, but they're better now. See what happens without you around...but I know you'd continue to watch over and guide them. Uncle Tory and Paolo, you were amazing caregivers to her during these past challenging years. I’m sure her passing was peaceful as she was surrounded by those she loved.

Posted by Toquyen on December 26, 2021

I miss you so much. You’ve been gone for 36 days and it feels like eternity. We went through your birthday, Thanksgiving, and now Christmas with you not here. Our iives have not been the same with you gone and I’m sure that it will always be that way. I see you everywhere I go I and think about you all the time. I hope that you know how much I love you! The pain I feel since you’ve been taken from me feels like breathing through a broken nose into two collapsed lungs. I would have taken care of you forever even if you had no chance of getting better and I would do anything to repeat the last two and a half years, with the same outcome, just to have more time with you! Please touch my heart from time to time, just so that I know you are looking over me. Maybe I will smile when I feel your presence. I have always loved you and I always will love you!

Posted by Victor on December 26, 2021

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Posted by Anonymous on December 11, 2021