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On Good Friday, April 10, 2020, Adeliada Tria Angeles (aka “Aida”, “Edie” or “Lala” to her grandchildren) passed away at the age of 95. Her life was characterized by her happy disposition, generosity, dedication to her family and religious devotion. She encouraged everyone to be happy and avoid frowning (which, she would add, causes wrinkles). Adelaida was born in the province of Camarines Sur in the Bicol region of the Philippines on October 29, 1924. She was the third of eight children (five brothers and two sisters). After earning a Bachelors of Science in Home Economics from Far Eastern University, she worked as an elementary school teacher. At the age of 29, she married Manuel Ser Angeles. She would go on to open and manage her own dress-shop and bakery, while raising six children. When she was 54, she immigrated to the San Francisco Bay Area. From an early age, Adelaida, enjoyed singing and dancing. This love of music and gathering continued throughout her life. She participated in many choirs, took voice lessons, and encouraged her children and grandchildren to do the same. She was an excellent chef and baker with several trademark dishes ranging from simple family dinners to extravagant desserts and wedding cakes. She also managed to always be impeccably dressed, with her face made up and nails manicured. Her eye for beauty extended into her home, which she adorned with plants and her paintings. Adelaida was also a woman of faith. In the Philippines she was a member of the Catholic Women’s League and promoted the Our Lady of Fatima block rosary. Both in the Philippines and in the US she was an active member of the Legion of Mary. She regularly attended Mass and sang in church choirs. Wherever she resided you would find images and statues of Mother Mary, Jesus, and her loved ones. In the final years of her life she daily kissed Jesus’ Divine Mercy Image. Adelaida was a loving wife, mother of six, grandmother of thirteen, and great-grandmother of ten. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years and her son, Onedo. She is survived by her sons, Ademan, Hanthur, Fortune, Venido, and daughter, Lueda Angeles Ruperto. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of the Light Funeral Home in Fresno, CA. A graveside service will take place on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma, CA. NOTE: Under current restrictions, Chapel of the Light only allows 10 people in the chapel at one time. If you have tested positive for CoVid 19, have a fever and/or cough, please remain home and shelter in place. All others, please adhere to strict social distancing measures. Thank you.

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Adelaida Tria Angeles

October 29, 1924 - April 10, 2020