Norma Bides Bito

Norma Bides Bito, 79, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 12, 2025 with her loving family and friends by her side.
Born on August 23, 1945, to Bernardina Micayabas and Manuel Bides in Abra, Ilocos Sur, Norma, also known as "Bating," lived a life marked by love, perseverance, and faith. She was the beloved wife of Isabelo Bito and a devoted mother to Joselito Jurolan, Ildebrando Jurolan, Genevieve Jurolan-Labadan, Michael Luke Jurolan, and the late Bernardino Jurolan, whose memory remained forever in her heart.
Norma was a proud grandmother to 10 grandchildren and a joyful great-grandmother to 2 great-grandchildren. Her family was her greatest joy, and she poured her heart into loving and supporting each of them.
Known for her strength and determination, Norma fought a good fight almost throughout her life. She was a hard-working woman, never one to complain, always showing up with quiet grace and incredible resilience. May it be a talented hairdresser or at home nurturing her family, she gave her best in all she did.
Norma also had a beautiful and creative soul. She loved to travel the world, embracing new experiences with wonder and enthusiasm. She found joy in creativity - dancing, singing, knitting, and playing music. She had a special gift for music and enjoyed playing the piano, guitar, and mandolin, filling her home with melody and warmth.
Norma was admired not just for her sweet and caring nature, but for her inner strength and work ethic. She was a woman who faced life's challenges head-on, always guided by her deep love for God and her family.