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Olympia Charfauros Obituary

(October 19, 1940 – February 9, 2013) Familian "Unkulu" yan "Gadi" / "Pipa" – "Oly" Of Mangilao and Barrigada, was called home by our heavenly Father at the age of 72. Mass of Intention is being offered daily at San Vicente / San Roke Catholic Church in Barrigada, Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 6 p.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m., Thursday at 6 a.m. Last Respects for Olympia will be held on Saturday, February 16th from 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at San Vicente / San Roke Catholic Church in Barrigada. Mass for a Christian burial will be offered at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Guam Memorial Park in Leyang –Barrigada, where we will bid her farewell and peaceful rest.

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Published by Pacific Daily News from Feb. 13 to Mar. 12, 2013.

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Bill Mendiola

February 9, 2025

Hello My Auntie Pipa

I miss you very much. And I love you very much. I talk about you everyday, my other Mom, a Beautiful Soul. Thank You for the beautiful time.

Brigida M San Nicolas

February 8, 2025

Eternal rest in paradise dear friend until we meet again.

Bill Mendiola

August 10, 2024

Happy Birthday. I missed it last month. I talk about you and Uncle Joe everyday. I appreciate you. I miss you a lot. And I love you.

Bill Mendiola

February 9, 2024

I miss you. The conversations. I think of you often. I miss you a lot. Thank you.

William Mendiola

December 26, 2023

Merry Christmas. I love you very much. And I miss you very much. Thank you for all that you do. Ai Adai.

Bill Mendiola

February 8, 2023

Hello Auntie Pipa

I think of you a lot. I miss you a lot. I love you a lot. Sixty six years ago today my mom and pop were told I was not going to live past a week. You convinced everyone to release me to your care. We had beautiful conversations. We had a beautiful time. Thank you.

Bill Mendiola

December 25, 2022

Merry Christmas. I love you very very very very very very much. And I miss you very very very very very very much.

G Watson

March 3, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that you can see your loved one again. Romas 5:28,29

Mac, Teresa & Marisa Balatico

February 19, 2013

Rest in Peace. Our prayers are you and your family.

Joaquin Mendiola

February 16, 2013

Deepest Condolences to you "Pete" and your families. Stay strong through out this period, it's what every mother wishes from their children. Bless your family and Bless your mother who is now resting peacefully.

Brigida San Nicolas

February 16, 2013

Rest in peace my dear friend. To the Aguon & charfauros families please accept my deepest condolences. Growing up in Barrigada I've know Oly throughout our elementary and high school years. My fondest memories is when she and I walked from Barrigada to Agana to apply for jobs at the Variety Store and some other stores in Agana. Of course we weren't hired. We lost touch for awhile but then meet again when I work for the Dept. of Education. She is a wonderful friend. May our Lady of Sorrow comforts you as you face this difficult times. Keep her memories alive in your hearts.

Nigno family of Barrigada

Ruth Mendiola

February 15, 2013

Peter,Steven,Raymond and Ralph,

Sorry you had to lose someone so important and special in your life. Moms stay in a very special part of our hearts even after they pass. Mother's are truly special and your mom was no exception. She was not only a mother in your family, but we all felt as if she was our own mother too. She certainly treated us like we are in the family and we will always remember her generosity, kindness, welcoming spirit and graciousness when we were feeling down. We will miss her dearly as we all know you will. She was a great woman to be admired. Your mom was a beautiful person, inside and out and she will be relentless and uncompromisingly missed. Your mom was a very special lady and loved by everyone who knew her. We will always remember her sweet smile and beautiful nature. She did an excellent job raising you all including your own kids. No one can replace your mom, but God can comfort your hearts. He knows what you need during this time much better than anyone else. The heart that your mother had for others is a rare gift to the many people who had the priviledge to know her and be blessed by her. There's a special place in all of our hearts for our mothers, just like there's a special place in every mother's heart for her children. You must continue to carry her memory in that special place your heart. To lose your mom is to lose a very close and loyal friend who has known and loved you and your families your entire life. God gives us the gift of mothers to provide us nurturing, comfort and support. God can still provide that for you all now, but he'll have to do it in a different way. Your mom is like an angel set upon this earth to guide you through thick and thin. Your mom was one of these angels who stood beside you throughout the years never asking for anything in return. She will be sadly missed, but her gestures of caring, goodwill and kindness will be part of your spirit now as you go forward in your life. Throughout your early years, we know how close your mom and all her sisters were. And we know that their bond has grown even stronger over their adult years. Sisters are unique and your mom certainly showed this in how much she loved you all, along with keeping her love for her sisters and their families, how much she enjoyed sharing time with you all and how much she valued her sister's friendship. We know we will all miss her laugh, her sense of humor, her ability to help her sister's solve some of life's challenges and her ability to be positive in spite of the issues she and her sister's faced. Her love will be with you forever in your heart and it is through these memories that you will be able to face the future. Hold on tight to your mom's memories she is there, watching you. We are praying that your faith will give you strength in these testing times. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that your grief is shared by so many of us. Your mom will be sorely missed. God bless you and your wonderful family. Hope that these words comfort you on your loss of your mother. May God keep you in his embrace at this difficult time.
We All Love You and Your Families

From: Auntie Chai-Rosa Mendiola, Auntie Minang-Rufina Aguon,Auntie Ling-Rosario Untalan,Auntie Kai-Francesca Cruz,Auntie Bacha-Tomasa Cruz, Uncle Frank Lizama, The Aguero's, Ruth Mendiola and Family, Elizabeth Mendiola, Bill Mendiola and Family,Pedro Mendiola, Rodney Mendiola and Family,Glenn Mendiola and Family,Robert Mendiola and Family,Julia Earles and Family,Juan Mendiola and Family,Mae Andersen and Family

February 15, 2013

To the Aguon and Charfauros families:

May the "Lord" receive Oly at the gates of heaven. Our condolences to the family. We will miss this wonderful friend.

Ed and Mae Sablan, San Diego

Benny Quinata

February 13, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Charfarous and Aguon Family. Benny Tan Angelina formerly from Barrigada.

February 13, 2013

Bill and Nancy,
My family and I would like to express our sympathy and condolence to you, Nancy and families.

Pete Santos and Family
Tucson, AZ

Bernadette DePlata

February 13, 2013

Stephen, Emily and kids

My condolences to all of you on the passing of your MOTHER. May GOD's love and grace embrace you all during this difficult time. GOD Bless.

Bernadette DePlata
Goose Creek, SC

kathleen and loretta aguero

February 13, 2013

Our prayers are with the family.you will be missed.please tell my grandma candelaria and dad jose hi.may you rest in peace.

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