Delia “Grace” dela Cruz dies, 43
By Elton Lugay- Philippines News
Delia “ Grace” de la Cruz a.k.a. Grace M. Abatayo -former sales executive at ‘Philippine News,’ Inquirer.net, and ABS-CBN INTERNATIONAL, succumbed to breast cancer on March 31, 2010 at USC Hospital in Los Angeles, California. She was 43.
Grace was born in Cebu City, Philippines on Oct. 2, 1967, the oldest and only girl of Crispulo and Josefa Abatayo.
She graduated from Cebu Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
Besides her husband Rolando Medina and 5-year-old son, Gabriel, Grace is survived by siblings Susan Serna, Alice Serna, Pablo Serna, Neil Abatayo, Arvin Abatayo; siblings-in-law Suzanne Abarquez, Camilo Nanaman, Edward Tan, Alma May Cadiz; nieces and nephews Ferdinand Edward Tan, Blesilda Angela Nanaman, Vince Serna, John Whellhem Abatayo, Lady Anne Abatayo, Ellaine Mae Abatayo and Benedict Abatayo.
Grace worked as a medical representative to pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines before migrating to the U.S.
She joined ‘Philippine News’ in 2000 and left in 2004 with the title area sales manager for the Los Angeles bureau.
Her colleagues and peers remember her as a good friend and a tough sales professional.
“I remember Grace as very determined and aggressive in making sales. She works well with everybody,” said Margarita Argente, PN senior account manager.
Close friend Tess Tan said, “She’s sincere, smart, tough, and a real fighter, she never gave up until the end.”
“She was very friendly, and creative when she puts her mind to it,” said Esther Chavez, her colleague at Inquirer.
Friends and colleagues also shared their thoughts and offered prayers via Facebook. “One of the most reliable people I’ve ever met in L.A.,” wrote Noli Yu.
Liza Rafallo and Aimee Hatcher also sent their condolences.
Grace’s body lies at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries at 1712 South Glendale Ave., in Glendale, Calif. Visitation is scheduled this coming weekend, April 10th and 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Rosary starts at 6:00 p.m.
Her internment is on Tuesday, April 13th at 3:00 p.m. at Brotherly Love, 1911.2. Funeral Mass starts at 3:00 p.m.
Monetary donations are most welcome. Please send them to Rolando Medina at 2453 Shoredale Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90031. For more information, contact Grace’s husband at (323) 236-5540, (323) 919-0055 or Arvin Abatayo at (213) 447-8227. |
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“Our dad passed away, peacefully, this past Saturday afternoon. It's been an emotional roller coaster-- mourning our loss, but all the while appreciating that his suffering following the stroke was now over. Coincidentally (or by divine design), Gina and I and our kids were visiting San Diego . In fact, one of my last memories of Dad will be of Sydney (Gina's daughter) and Solomon (my son) sitting at the foot of his bed, serenading him with their "ABCs" and "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". Thanks for your countless prayers and well wishes over the last 6 months.” -Bernadette Bulacan
Memorial Services for Mr. Fred Bulacan
Friday, March 5th – Viewing/visitation 4:00–8:00PM (Rosary at 5:30)
El Camino Memorial-Sorrento Valley
5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego , CA 92121
Saturday, March 6th – Mass Services at 10:00AM
Mother of Confidence Catholic Church at University City
3131 Governor Drive, San Diego , CA 92122
Funeral services at El Camino Memorial |
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