My Mom died the night before Thanksgiving. She was supposed to help me raise this baby. She was so excited about him. She was in the room for our embryo transfer. Now she won't be here for the birth. It's strange, I feel her around me, but I can't talk to her. Or rather, I can't hear what she is saying back to me.
I want to keep her alive, and can't think of a better way than sharing her obituary, so here it is:
Del passed peacefully late on the eve of Thanksgiving after a difficult battle with the flu. She valiantly fought myelofibrosis for seven years, and multiple myeloma cancer for the last two; these diseases had taken a toll on her immune system.
Del was passionate about her community, and was recently honored for more than a quarter-century of service at St. Cyril’s of Alexandria. She was an active member of the church choir, building on her love of classical music and opera, and her work as a solo vocalist and pianist. Del was also a Eucharistic minister and regular volunteer at Tremont senior retirement community. She had deep affiliation with her Filipino roots, and was a long-time member of the Tagalog Association of Texas, supporting their educational scholarship fund.
Del earned her PhD in Chemistry at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1969, and enjoyed a long career in the oil industry. She was most recently Section Manager at Champion Technologies, and continued to consult with the company after she retired. She took pride in mentoring younger colleagues, and was holder of seven patents.
Del loved her friends and extended family deeply, and she was anchored by her immense optimism and faith. She had a wonderful smile that would light up a room. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, her two children and their families.
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