Josefina Merto Berroya Rich's Obituary
The airlines and cruise industries lost a loyal customer on May 24, 2021. Josefina "Baby" Merto Berroya Rich passed away at age 70.
A world traveler at heart, Josefina loved visiting quaint places that fascinated her: Mt. Everest, Mongolia, Paraguay, Copper Canyon in Mexico, and the favelas of Brazil which reminded her of her medical outreach work in the Philippines. She loved the thrill of roller coasters, speed boats, parasailing, and zip lining while traveling. She also loved visiting her friends from high school and medical school.
Josefina inherited her intellectual curiosity and work ethic from her parents, Attorney Augusto Modesto Berroya and Candeleria Losloso Merto (teacher). She attended high school at Maryknoll Academy. She graduated from Manila Central University with a Doctor of Medicine degree, Obstetrics and Gynecology specialization. In addition, Josefina was a U.S. trained and licensed Registered Nurse in California. A solid healthcare worker throughout her professional career, she retired from a Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin after over 18 years of service.
Josefina is survived by her husband, Roger; two daughters, Jo Anna and Joan; and two sisters, Marietta and Arlene.
Visitation will be on Sunday, June 13, 2021, 4:00PM - 7:00PM PST at Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA.
Funeral Mass will be on Monday, June 14, 2021, 12:00PM - 1:30PM PST. The funeral will be in person and livestreamed online.
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