Helen Calma Obituary

Helen Bautista Calma Passed away September 11th, 2010 The beloved wife of Ricardo Calma Sr. she is survived by her son Ricardo B. Calma Jr. and her daughter Richel B. Calma along with grand-daughter Ariah Calma-Thompson. She has a sister Jean de los Santos and niece Ayesa Esau. The daughter of Bernardo and Guadalupe Bautista, she was born on December 2, 1944. Helen was born and raised in Manila where she received her Bachelor's of Science in Education from the Philippine College of Commerce. She moved to the United States in 1969 and soon started her 32-year stellar career at Pacific Bell where she received numerous awards for excellence. Helen gave much of her precious time to multiple religious organizations that served the community. By serving others she served God. An avid football fan, Sundays were reserved for God first and the 49ers a distant second. A world traveler she has set foot on almost every continent. Helen's family was the most important thing to her and no sacrifice was too big of an obstacle for her generous heart. Respected by her peers, idolized by her friends and most of all adored by her family, she will be missed by all. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, September 14th and Wednesday, September 15th beginning at 4 p.m. at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. A Vigil Service will be offered on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 16th at 11 a.m. at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, 3835 Balboa St., San Francisco followed by a Committal at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 1500 Old Mission Road, Colma, CA

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Sep. 14, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen Calma

8 Entries

Hermie Castaneda-Pugay

September 21, 2010

We were away when this horrible event
happened. It was such a shock and I can't believe she's gone.

I will miss my favorite kumare, the
godmother of my eldest daughter.

Helen was such a sweet and religious
person and I will miss her terribly .

Rest In Peace, Kumadre , and see you
up there when my time comes!

Jeanne Gopez

September 21, 2010

Oh dear Helen! I just found out today about your passing! It saddens me that I along with many of your Pacific Bell friends missed saying goodbye to you but more than anything it saddens us deeply that the beautiful, fun-loving, kind Helen is gone. I know we have not seen each other in years but you will be missed! You were one of the friendliest people I ever worked with! The first time I met you, you gave me cookies and we talked about your favorite designers. You were so funny! Everyday you Had some sort of treat to share with us. You even shared your dance steps with us! Thank you for the many smiles, the kindness and the stories we shared! I just know you are dancing away up there! May perpetual light shine upon you . Rest in peace my friend!

Erlinda Ronas

September 19, 2010

Helen was with us last January, 2010 on our trip to Dubai. I can still see her smiling face. she had to switched chairs with me during our dinner at the ship because the water waves make her dizzy. she was seated next to me on the plane on our trip back to san francisco from Dubai. Let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

Roland Bautista

September 16, 2010

Dear Mrs. Calma,
I just want to say thank you for being one of my moms. Throughout the past 4 years or so that i haven't seen you, Mr. Calma, Ricardo and Richel, there hasn't been a day that I haven't thought about you guys. I will always remember the great times that I shared with you guys. Once again THANK YOU. And I love you.

Richard Siebert

September 14, 2010

Helen was one of the kindest, gentlest and selfless souls I have been graced to know.

Dick Siebert

Matthew Lau

September 14, 2010

Thank you for being in my life. Every single time I saw you, I couldn't help but to go up to you, be it by walking, running, or just sprinting to say "Hi!" to you. You always looked out for me ever since I was little, you were essentially a third Grandma to me.

My first time alter serving, and you were there and congratulated me afterward along with a hug. When I was called upon to go serve at a mass during Christmas, I was so nervous, and I messed up by forgetting a step in the procedure, but afterward, you came up to me and said that was the best alter serving you saw me ever do, and I was rewarded by a surprise 20 dollar bill as a token of appreciation. I will never forget that.

The last time I saw you was when I got home from a friend's house and trudging up that hill, you came out to say "Hi!" to me along with your granddaughter. Your smile always makes me feel better.

Thank you for being in my life. May God watch over you, no, he will, he most definitely will watch over you in Heaven. Your family will continue on your greatness, and your death will not have been in vain.

Remember to watch over all of us you touched in your life.

And please watch over me too :D.

From the bottom of my heart, from the soul, from the words I could not type out,

Love,
Matthew Lau. The boy who lives on the same block as you around the corner...Rest in peace :].

Juliana Lam

September 14, 2010

I would not forget you. We all missed you so much and pray for you. Sure you now pray for us especially for your family in heaven.
"Whether we are alive or dead, we are Lord's"

Mark Kunimitsu

September 14, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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