In Loving Memory of Marialourdes Con't On your birthday, March 8, 2025, we shared a joyful video call. During that conversation, you lovingly asked Rose, Josie, and me to visit you in your hometown in New Zealand and stay a little longer. Sadly, we weren’t able to make that trip in time due to planning. And just two days before you left us, the three of us — you, Josie Lua, and I — shared one last video call. You spoke with us… and in your gentle way, you said goodbye. You were surrounded by love then, and you remain surrounded by love now. Rest in Peace Bing🕯️ Bing you'r forever in our hearts,

In Loving Memory of Marialourdes Two years ago, you and Toto spent a beautiful month with us here in Vienna — a time we will always treasure. It was truly unforgettable. Your heartfelt wishes came true. We journeyed to Lourdes, France, where we attended a sacred Catholic Mass and explored the holy grounds. It was an amazing, spirit-filled week. We visited the Vatican and Prague, where we saw the Santo Niño and wandered through the charm and history of the city. In Salzburg, we stood in the very chapel where Silent Night was first sung, and followed the footsteps of The Sound of Music through its breathtaking scenery. A Heartwarming Dinner in Vienna While you were here, Rose graciously invited us over for dinner at her home. It turned out to be a wonderful and heartfelt evening, filled with laughter, warmth, and deep connection. As we sat together, we found ourselves reminiscing about our unforgettable days at San Juan de Dios College of Nursing. The memories came rushing back — stories that made us laugh, moments that touched our hearts, and the kind of bond that time only deepens. There was a beautiful nostalgia in the air, a feeling that only comes when old friends reconnect and revisit a meaningful chapter of life. What made the evening even more special was the meal Rose lovingly prepared at your request: spaghetti and sinigang lachs fisch. It was a unique and delicious fusion — the comforting sourness of traditional Filipino sinigang blended with tender salmon, a nod to our life in Austria. The flavors were rich, familiar, and symbolic of our journey — holding onto our roots while embracing where life has taken us. That night was more than just a meal. It was a celebration of friendship, shared history, and the joy of being together again — even if only for an evening. Con't

Ate Lourdes, I am so lucky to have worked alongside with you for so many years. You have guided and helped me a lot when i was just starting at Tauranga hospital. I would not be able to do Night shifts if you were not my partner. We have this chemistry that's why we click in so many ways, may it be personal or at work. Thank you ate, you are a good friend. Thank you for treating my children like your own ( you always asked me about them and for me to do my best for them). Thank you for all the laughters, our Maritess session , our breakfast together around Tauranga. I Love you and firever grateful to your friendship. Rest in peace now my ate Lourdes.

Dear Mama, I love you. It really breaks my heart that I do not have my mum with me anymore,but I know you will always look after me as you always do even if I gave you alot of headaches. As your daughters, we are priviledged that we get to look after you till your last breath, even get to turn off your pain pump. I am glad that I get to follow your footsteps. I am blessed that you became my mum because you always got my back. I will miss our day out, cuddles and our chitchats. I love you mum I don't even know how to move on, maybe in time ill get used to you not being there. My chest, stomach even my whole body hurts, but don't worry I will be fine. I am glad you passed how you want it to be without pain and peacefully. That last breath of yours is the most peaceful last breath I have seen. I love you so much mama. Rest in Paradise

Remembered Bing when we went hawii for our reunion we have unstoppable laughter and crying hearing our life stories but most of all staying in one place eating together which is unforgettable Bing you will always be remembered no matter what until we see other agaiin

Hi mama I have never felt this sadness in my life and have never cried so much. You will always be in my heart and I know you are now rested. You left us so peaceful and I could have never think of a better way for you to leave us physically. Thank you so much for being my mama and making sacrifices for us to have a better and future. You have so much love to give and you love everyone unconditionally. Love you so much mama and we I will miss you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Our last selfie photo together