Henedina A. Marquez's Obituary
(Nedy) Henedina A. MarquezMay 14, 1927 – Nov 27, 2014 Our beautiful wife, mother and grandmama passed from time into eternity on Thanksgiving day. Nedy is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Felix Jr. (Citong); and her three children Felix III (J), Jesus (Jess) and LaVerne (Verne). She also leaves her granddaughter Madelyne, daughter(-in-law) Kathy and goddaughter/adopted daughter Carmelita (Melit).Henedina Molina Avellanosa was born in Manila, Philippines to Maximino Avellanosa and Esperanza Molina. She was the third of five children and the youngest daughter, nicknamed ‘Nedy’. Life was initially carefree, until the occupation of the country by Imperial Japanese forces during WW II. Fortunately, the family survived those difficult years.She attended Chinese General Hospital School of Nursing in Manila to become a registered nurse, graduating in 1951. She first worked for the Philippine government as a traveling nurse; and in 1956 she earned her B.S.N. degree.In November of that year she traveled overseas as part of the Visitor Exchange Program to Jersey City, New Jersey and worked at the Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital (part of what is now the Jersey City Medical Center).There she met her future husband Felix R. Marquez, Jr., a U. S. Navy serviceman (initially from Bacoor, Cavite) who was stationed at Naval Air Station Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY.Among their friends was a classic pairing of sailors and nurses. Felix, nicknamed ‘Citong’ was the one who had the car; so he would always drive mga kaibigan (their friends) around. He would also walk her daily from the hospital to the nursing residence (Murdoch Hall) after her work shift ended late at night.His persistence paid off and they were married by a justice of the peace on Dec 7, 1957. A church wedding followed in March the following year. Because they met and married in the United States, the pair was not even introduced to the in-laws in the Philippines until September 1958.Citong and Nedy had three children (listed above) and continued to travel from duty station to duty station; often being assigned at Naval Air Station Cubi Point (next to Naval Station Subic Bay) for three tours. Nedy continued to work on and off as a nurse while working at the hardest job in the Navy – the military wife and mother.After retirement, Citong and Nedy continued their travels; this time for fun. They have been on tours, cruises and pilgrimages all over this country, and in five of the seven continents. Favorite places include the Holy Land, Rome and Medjugorje.Nedy enjoyed dancing, singing, ceramics, watching soap operas & comedy movies, visiting new churches, and going out with her family.Besides devotion to her family, the most important aspect of her life was her love of God, with a special devotion Our Lady. Nedy encouraged daily family prayer, and she was an active member of the Legion of Mary at St. Joseph Basilica in Alameda.The last family trip was a pilgrimage to EWTN studios and the Shrine of The Most Blessed Sacrament in Alabama during her last birthday in May.Nedy died at St. Rose Hospital on Thanksgiving Day, 2014. It was also the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Her baptismal name was Lourdes. She was the last of her siblings to survive.Requiescat in pace.
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