Rosalie Delumpa

Rosalia V. Delumpa NORFOLK - Rosalia Vidal Delumpa, 81, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family Oct. 7, 2008. She was born in Santa Barbara, Pangasinan, Philippines, and was predeceased by her parents, Gaudencio and Olympia Vidal. Rosalia graduated from the National Teachers College in Manila and immigrated to the United States to join her husband, Fernando "Fred" a member of the United States Navy. Rosalie was a teacher in the school district of Santa Barbara and was recognized as one of the Top Demonstration Teachers in the district. Rosalia was a loving, kind mother and grandmother. Her gentle and motherly demeanor earned her the respect and admiration of those who have worked and associated with her in the church, the neighborhood and the Filipino community. Rosalia was a life member of the St. Pius X Catholic Church. She served the church religiously, in various ministries, as a lector, Eucharistic minister, member of the Women's Club, Catholic Daughters of America and American Red Cross. Rosalie was also a past president of the Fil-Am Society of St. Pius X and served them well for more than 10 years. Rosalia leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband of 53 years, Fernando "Fred" and their four daughters: Leticia and her husband James Borden, their children, Joshua and Zachary; Liza and her husband Wilson Harkins and their daughter, Devon; Grace and her husband Alistair Jackson and their two children, Oliver and Sophia; Rose Delumpa and her two children, Natalie and Charlotte, and Rose's fiancé, Matthew Vroom and his son, Nathan Vroom. The family wishes to thank Sentara's Health Hospice Program especially Nichole Brooks and Tina Majette. Your care and compassion will never be forgotten by our family. The Delumpa family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, 818 Norview Ave., Norfolk, VA 23509. The rosary will be read from 7 to 8 p.m. The service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Pius X Church, 7800 Halprin Drive Norfolk, VA 23518. Father Venancio Balarote will be the officiant at the service. The interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23502, following the service. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com.