She was born and raised in the Philippines. She was an elementary school teacher and an active member of the Legion of Mary in Manila. A God fearing and God loving woman whose faith was unwavering until her last breath.
She was an exemplary cook and a woman with green thumb. A kind hearted mother to her children and a devoted grandmother to her 8 grandchildren. She was a selfless woman who puts others first before herself. She considered herself blessed to be in America where she spent the last decade of her life travelling with family and friends.