Isabel
Abelgas
November 5, 1923 - January 21, 2020
Isabel Abelgas, January 21, 2020, age 96.
Our beloved mother Isabel met our father Eduardo while they were neighbors in the community of San Nicolas in Cebu City, Philippines. Mama Abet was the eldest in her family with brother Cesar and Margarito, both deceased.
She graduated from the University of Philippines Manila with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Papa Doring graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology Manila with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. They married after college on June 25, 1950.
Mama taught Biology at Cebu Institute of Technology High School and later second grade at San Nicolas Elementary School until her retirement in 1984. They migrated to the United States that same year and became active members of Prince of Peace Parish Church in West Bloomfield, Michigan. They were very supportive of their children and grandchildren.
Throughout her life, Mama Abet exemplified a deep faith and love of God and dedication to her family.
Beloved wife of the late Eduardo for 60 years. Dear mother of Arabella Buot (Leo), Lorena Carcedo (the late Benjamin), Alcesa Backos, M.D. (Eric, M.D.), Farida Cipres (Raymond), Gizela Abelgas. Ildebrando John Abelgas (Mary Ann), and the late Laredo Abelgas. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 3-9pm with a 7pm Rosary at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile), (248) 549-0500.
Funeral Mass Friday, January 24, 2020, 11am at St. Hugo of the Hills, Stone Chapel, 2215 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Visitation at church begins at 10:30am.
Memorial tributes to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Lovingly written by the family.
Our beloved mother Isabel met our father Eduardo while they were neighbors in the community of San Nicolas in Cebu City, Philippines. Mama Abet was the eldest in her family with brother Cesar and Margarito, both deceased.
She graduated from the University of Philippines Manila with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Papa Doring graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology Manila with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. They married after college on June 25, 1950.
Mama taught Biology at Cebu Institute of Technology High School and later second grade at San Nicolas Elementary School until her retirement in 1984. They migrated to the United States that same year and became active members of Prince of Peace Parish Church in West Bloomfield, Michigan. They were very supportive of their children and grandchildren.
Throughout her life, Mama Abet exemplified a deep faith and love of God and dedication to her family.
Beloved wife of the late Eduardo for 60 years. Dear mother of Arabella Buot (Leo), Lorena Carcedo (the late Benjamin), Alcesa Backos, M.D. (Eric, M.D.), Farida Cipres (Raymond), Gizela Abelgas. Ildebrando John Abelgas (Mary Ann), and the late Laredo Abelgas. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 3-9pm with a 7pm Rosary at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile), (248) 549-0500.
Funeral Mass Friday, January 24, 2020, 11am at St. Hugo of the Hills, Stone Chapel, 2215 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Visitation at church begins at 10:30am.
Memorial tributes to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Lovingly written by the family.
Visitation
A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel)
32515 Woodward Ave (btwn 13-14 Mile)
Royal Oak, MI US 48073
Royal Oak, MI US 48073
Rosary 7:00 PM
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Service
St. Hugo of the Hills Stone Chapel
2215 Opdyke Road
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304
Instate 10:30 AM
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Alzheimer's Association
919 N Michigan Ave Ste 1000
Chicago, IL 60611
Chicago, IL 60611
The purpose of the Alzheimer's Association is to provide support for the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association.
