Birth date: Jul 16, 1929 Death date: Apr 9, 2014
Gloria Canda Villaruz, 84, of Placer, Surigao del Norte, Philippines, passed peacefully on April 9, 2014 in Walnut Creek, California.Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward, California on Saturday, April 19, 201 Read Obituary
I know she will be missed. I’m so sorry for your loss. She always made me feel like family.
Thats why your my closest and BEST cousin caused youve got BEST parents who brought you , Jeric and Giselle up very well. I Love You All
My dear auntie nonie, you are a great woman. You are a super thoughtful and generous aunt to all of us.Thank you so much for everything you had shared with us. Your good memories will live in our hearts forever. We love you…
A very nice and sweet sentiments Gina. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
I was 12 when my parents moved to Placer, Surigao Del Norte, in 1978 for my father’s promotion as the elementary school principal….We lived in Mana Inday Antido’s house, 4 houses away from Mana Nonie’s. When she learned that I play the piano and have nowhere to practice, she invited me to come every day to her big house. She was wonderful, every day Monday to Friday from 5 pm onwards, I played my heart away in her piano; and I get merienda all the time. In one occasion she introduced me to a family friend of hers who was a pianist who came home from Japan and I learned a few things from him; too bad I cannot recall his name. My visits in Mana Nonie’s house went on for a year until I finished elementary and I moved to the city for my high school studies. She kept that flame for my interest in music, I became a church organist, piano teacher (Giselle being one of my students) and now I play as volunteer pianist in one of the biggest hospitals in Canada. That was 36 years ago; the only chance I had to say thank you to her was through Giselle in FB; I wish I played for her in person; she probably would have loved it. Rest in peace Mana Nonie. I owe you a lot! Thank you very much for your kindness. Arfel Brampton, ON, Canada
Christmas Eve celebration 2004 at the LICUP residence in Danville, CA
Family picture Christmas 2004. Giselle was 4 months pregnant then with Morgan:)
Mama and Lolo Peping del Carmen. Her favorite dance partner!
Mama and Gabby C. That was a fun 80th Birthday celebration!
All smiles for the camera!
