Gloria A. Tubig's Obituary
Gloria Agustin Tubig Born December 28, 1922, passed away peacefully March 11, 2008 in her home that she and her husband of over 50 years, Emilio, loved and cherished so much. She is survived by her children Miraflor (Dionisio) Asensi, Jaime (Shirley Bellarin) Tubig, Zenaida (Rolando, Sr.) Viray, Yolanda Fernandez, Robert (Charmayne D. Wright) Tubig, Franklin Tubig, Jennie (David P. ) Gacek and Terie (Lawrence J.) Doane. Also by 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and many more loved ones. Gloria was born in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines, and was very proud of her heritage. With perseverance, she brought her family to the United States, the country she also loved, where her children flourished and became successful. Gloria survived the bombings of the Philippines during WWII, escaping with an infant in her arms. She had the ingenuity to make the dollar stretch on a young soldier's salary and fulfilled her American dream. Gloria was talented and very active. She loved to cook, crochet (she had completed a blanket recently), garden, speak many dialects and use a cell phone! She was excellent in math - without a calculator! She loved the jewelry Emilio spoiled her with, her clothes, shoes and purses always matched. She loved to just walk around the mall. Her favorite TV show was the TFC channel, esp. the show "Wow Wow Wee". Gloria loved to eat chicken drummettes while at Bingo and hoped to win "the big one" to share with her family. Gloria was humble and modest. She was a warm, kind-hearted, tender woman, but tough as nails if need be. She always put everyone ahead of herself and worried about everyone else's welfare. But her love for the Lord was the most predominant in her life as well as her eternal love for Emilio and the enormous pride she had for her family. She would even strike up a conversation with complete strangers and boast about her family. Everyone that got to know her instantly called her "Grandma." You just couldn't help but love her. Gloria's philosophy in life was always to be hospitable, greet unexpected guests happily, offer them a pop, coffee and dessert, she said even if it is your last pop in the fridge or your favorite dessert, don't be stingy. Other advice was always to be friendly, be nice and smile. More "mom" advice was open your windows when you are cooking, be sure to check the stove is off and that your doors are locked before you go to bed. Hold your children's hands tightly (in public). Have good hygiene. Keep a clean house. Gals, hold on to your purses, don't waste your food, drive carefully ("Call me when you get there"), get some sleep and rest. BUT important to her was to get along with everyone and to forgive. Even though we are heartbroken and miss her terribly, we are comforted that she has joined the Lord, our DAD, her parents, and all her family members and friends who preceded her in death. We would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Madigan Army Medical Hospital and the wonderful staff at the Franciscan Hospice Facility in University Place, WA. P.S. Mom, don't worry, your Seattle Space Needle lamp is on. Just enjoy those two McDonald's french fries you "hid" under the towel on your bed. Your "Coca-Cola" is there on the night stand, too. Smile that beautiful smile. You got your "miracle,"~ "sweet and pretty." Say HI to Dad. We love you. "Always." Rosary/Vigil 6:30pm Fri., March 14 at Mountain View Funeral Home. Mass at St. Francis Cabrini, 10am Sat., March 15, 2008.
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