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Grace Donida Obituary

Grace L. Donida June 25, 1933 - Nov. 30, 2010 Grace L. Donida passed away early Tuesday morning after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Grace hailed from Batangas, Philippines. She immigrated to the United States in 1978 and resided in Oakland, California. She lived in Vallejo, California after her retirement. Grace retired as a legal secretary from Alameda County, County Counsel's Office. Grace is survived by her loving children Francis (Christy) of Hayward, Perla (Shiaree) of Hayward, Jose (Connie) of San Leandro, Divina (JR) of San Leandro, Ros (Pinky) of San Ramon and Balben (Elmalen) of Vallejo and grandchildren Rachelle, Christopher, Rosulo III , Matthew, Ellen Grace, Joshua, Rhea, Kevin, Ryan, Jazzica , Jazmin, Jacob, Balben-Nicholas , Janine, Caitlin and Peyton. She is also survived by her brothers Luis Jr., Francisco, Reynaldo, Conrado, Edgardo, Antonio and Teodolfo. Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 from 4-8 p.m. (Vigil @ 6 p.m.) at Holy Angels Funeral Center, 1051 Harder Rd., Hayward, CA. Funeral mass on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 at 9 a.m. at The Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3, 2010.

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December 6, 2010

GOD HAS CALLED BACK ONE OF HIS ANGELS...

There is much to remember and much to be thankful for as we remember Tita Grace and the way she shared her life with those around her. Each of us gives gifts of ourselves to those we share life with. These are gifts that no one can take away. Though she is gone, these gifts remain with those to whom she has given them.

Death brings a heartbreak that only God can heal but she gave us memories that even death cannot steal.

TITA GRACE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS...

Christine, Jojo, Tobey, and Rafael Fabila

December 6, 2010

GOD HAS CALLED BACK ONE OF HIS ANGELS...

There is much to remember and much to be thankful for as we remember Tita Grace and the way she shared her life with those around her. Each of us gives gifts of ourselves to those we share life with. These are gifts that no one can take away. Though she is gone these gifts remain with those to whom she has given them.

Death brings a heartbreak that only God can heal but she gave us memories that even death cannot steal.

TITA GRACE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS...

Christine, Jojo, Tobey, and Rafael Fabila

Lots of Nanay Love February 2010

Kimi Lu

December 6, 2010

I am celebrating the wonderful life that Tita Grace lived... and would continue to live on through each one of us whom she has been part of and touched! I will truly miss you!!! I love you! I'm sure you're watching over us! Thank you for the wonderful memories you've left behind!

Bonnie Carrow

December 6, 2010

Praying that your family feels comfort through the extended arms of Jesus and that you experience the joy of knowing she has gone home to the Father. Wishing we could be there. Grace was a wonderful auntie to me and my mother Ellen Rosal Link loved her dearly.

Bonnie Link Carrow & Family in Nampa, Idaho

December 5, 2010

ON BEHALF OF THE MAKALINTAL FAMILY HERE IN ABROAD AND IN THE PHIL.:CHILDREN OF JOSE AND MARIA OF San Jose Batangas
JUANITO ,LYDIA M KIMWELL .
CARMELITA M OCHOA (LA) , CORAZON M MANIEGO(SD) JOSEFINA M. MARASIGAN(TUCZON,AZ) TERESITA M IBONG (SD),

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO ALL THE DONIDA AND LARA FAMILY.

MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU
MAY THE LORD MAKE HIS FACE TO SHINE UPON YOU AND BE GRACIOUS TO YOU
MAY THE LORD LIFT UP HIS COUNTENACE UPON YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE.

December 5, 2010

Our deepest condolences to the Donida & Lara Families. You"re all in our thoughts & prayers.

~Chris & Maria Garcia, Christine & Tony Bebee, & Theresa Garcia, Tracy, CA

December 5, 2010

Our deepest condolences to the Donida & Lara families...you are all in our thoughts & prayers.

~Chris & Maria Garcia,Christine & Tony Bebee, & Theresa Garcia, Tracy, California

Maribeth Donida

December 3, 2010

Our deepest condolence to all the Donida & Lara family. (From Dory & Albert, Brian Yu, Elias, Beth, & Mochie)

Judge & Mrs Gary Picetti

December 2, 2010

We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to the Donida Family.

Jaylene Villalobos

December 2, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to you all.You are in our prayers.

Loida Horton

December 1, 2010

Our prayers and deepest sympathy to all the Donida Family.

From the Horton Family

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