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1941
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Amelia Alba Obituary
September 27, 1941 - February 16, 2021
Raleigh, North Carolina - Amelia Teresa Alba (79) died on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 after a brief non-Covid related illness. Amy was born, September 27, 1941 in the Philippines, the daughter of Jose Lorenzo Alba and Aurora Espiritu. After completing her education in Manila, she migrated to the United States to join her family in Chicago.
In 1972, Miss Alba came to North Carolina to teach at Annunciation Catholic School in Havelock, and transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Raleigh in 1975 from where she retired after 32 years. Over the years, Miss Alba taught 4th and 5th grades with a respect for each student, and a respect she received in return. Her love for her students over showed the hard work and discipline she demanded from her students.
Amy spent her retirement volunteering and helping others. She volunteered weekly at the Wake County Library in Cameron Village, Raleigh, Catholic Prison Ministry, and Catholic Parish Outreach in Raleigh. She accompanied and directed the Hispanic Choir at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh for 15 years.
Predeceased by her parents and lone sister, Miss Alba is survived by her adopted sister, Corazon Bilano and by a host of friends and dedicated former students. Amy's ready smile and laugh, optimism, and genuinely helpful demeanor will be long remembered and deeply missed by so many of her friends, colleagues, students, and relatives.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Cremation Society of the Carolinas/Capital Funeral Home - Raleigh.
Beatriz Munster Villegas
September 22, 2021
Yo recuerdo que Amelia cantaba en el Sagrado Corazón en la misa de 2:00 pm, yo y mi esposo Michael la conocimos en una peregrinación de Washington, D.C. con el obispo Burbidge, hasta que al P. Chesco lo conocí en Garner, y hasta que llegó Pierre a la misa de 9:00, porque en el Sagrado Corazón conocí a Erlinda, Genaro, y a Olga, y tomábamos cursos de biblia con el P. Chesco en el Sagrado Corazón y nos dijeron: "Queremos cursos de biblia", desde aquí Michael, mi hijo José Manuel, y yo te mandamos saludos,
Amelia, eres una estrella que brilla en el cielo,
descanses en paz, así sea
Francisco Javier García González
April 5, 2021
Yo recuerdo que Amy tocaba el órgano en la catedral el Sagrado Corazón, y yo trabajé como Párroco por muchos años, hasta que por fin conocí a Paulina y a su Familia, a Gabriel González, Luis Daniel, Natalia, David, y a Paulina la conocí en la Catedral y en San Miguel cuando estaba el P. Jaime, Bill John, Rafael León, y P. Michael Spurr, y también P. Roberto Keenan (q.e.p.d.)., y todos te mandamos saludos desde Wilmington, Carolina del Norte, Amelia, estarás en nuestros corazones, yo y el personal están en nuestros corazones, y de ahí conocí a Amelia hace mucho tiempo, que descanse en paz, así sea
Annabelle Chua
February 27, 2021
I too was one of the lucky ones to have had Miss Alba as my 4th grade teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes. While very strict, she was such an amazing teacher who instilled into her students a passion for learning. I hope she knew what an impact she had on so many students and how much she was loved. Miss Alba along with her loving smile, compassion, kindness, and selflessness will truly be missed by many. My sincerest condolences to family and friends. Rest In Peace Miss Alba.
Colonel John Sattely, USMC
February 26, 2021
Mrs Alba was my 4th grade teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes in Raleigh, NC and one of my hardest teachers. She quizzed us almost daily and pushed us very hard as students. She was also strict with rules and compliancy to those rules. It wasn’t until after college I looked back and realized she was the best teacher I had growing up in my formative years. She will truly be missed by many former students of OLOL. My condolences to her family and friends and I am truly sorry I was unable to make it to her funeral.
Colonel John Sattely, USMC
February 26, 2021
Mrs Alba was my 4th grade teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes in Raleigh, NC and one of my hardest teachers. She quizzed us almost daily and pushed us very hard as students. She was also strict with rules and compliancy to those rules. It wasn’t until after college I looked back and realized she was the best teacher I had growing up in my formative years. She will truly be missed by many former students of OLOL. My condolences to her family and friends and I am truly sorry I was unable to make it to her funeral.
Krista Williams
February 24, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Miss Alba’s passing. I was privileged to have her in 4th grade at OLL in 1983-1984. I remember so much of that year and her influence. Rest In Peace.
Francisco Salas
February 24, 2021
Recuerdo que ella coordinaba el coro de Adultos en la misa de 2:00 cuando estaba el P. Álex González, y el Padre Chesco, Amelia, estás en nuestros corazones, yo la conocí en la capilla de Lourdes con mi esposo y yo, venimos de San Rafael y conocimos a Mayerly y a Pierre en una peregrinación en Washington con el obispo Michael, y el P. Álex González trabajó en el CCM y en el Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, y conocimos a la familia de Amelia Alba, a Corazón Bilano, porque ella vivía cerca de Athens Drive donde está el canal WRAL, y conocí a mucha gente del Sagrado Corazón, a Abraham López, al P. Luis Alberto Domicó, conocí a Francisco Salas y Olga, y todos me decían: "Queremos dar clase de biblia" los jueves a las 7:00 en el Santa Mónica, Amelia, mi más sentido pésame para ti, para tu hermana Corazón, y todos desde aquí te mandamos saludos
Francisco López Rodríguez
February 23, 2021
Recuerdo que ella cantaba bonito con Corazón, y ella la conocí cuando era la venta de comida para lo de la Hna. Parroquial, yo coordiné el coro de niños en las 12:00 al mediodía, y también Luz Paulina Chávez estaba en la misa de 9:00 am con Pierre de San Rafael, y me acuerdo que Amy conoció al P. Chesco García y a Juan Banda, y le dio las gracias por cantar, hasta que por fin llegó Pierre, y la Sra. Paulina vivía lejos, en Chapel Hill, ahí conocí a Gabriel, a Natalia, y el Señor Jesús Acevedo trabajó en el Sagrado Corazón por muchos años, y luego lo movieron a la parroquia de Santa María de Garner a la misa de 7:15 cuando estaba el Padre Chesco, y un padrecito que se llama Jaime Alberto Pérez, de Medellín Colombia, Amelia, estás en nuestros corazones
Michael Joseph Munster
February 23, 2021
Recuerdo que ella era muy buena coordinando con los adultos en la del Sagrado Corazón en la de las 2:00 cuando estaba Padre Chesco y Juan, y yo conocí al P. Chesco cuando trabajó en Garner, y también conocí a Genaro Estrada, mi esposa Bety y yo tomábamos clases de Inglés en el Waketech de la 1010, y conocimos al P. Robert Schriber que está enfermo, y también vi a Pierre laPierre y a Mayerly en la misa de 2:30 en San Rafael y ha cambiado mucho el Sagrado Corazón, porque en la misa de 9:00 am estaba Luz Paulina Chávez Cepeda, en la de 12:00 al mediodía Francisco López con lo de Niños, y a las 2:00 Amelia Alba, y ella ya está gozando, también conocí a Olga Salas en Garner, y conocí al Sr. Carolino Espinosa en Garner en el 2005, y trabajé con lo del RICA Adolescentes en la parroquia de Santa Mary en Garner cuando estaba el Padre Robert, y mi esposa Betty trabajaba como asistente por varios años en Santa María Madre de Dios.
Luz Paulina Chávez Cepeda
February 22, 2021
Recuerdo que ella estaba en la Catedral del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús en Raleigh, y yo coordinaba el coro de la familia con Pierre Lapierre en la misa de 9:00 am cuando estaba el Padre Chesco, Juan, y estaba Francisco López en la misa de 12:00 al mediodía, y Amelia coordinaba el coro de Adultos, y yo estaba en la parroquia de San Miguel en Cary con el coro de niños con Fernando, y yo me tuve que ir al Sagrado Corazón a la misa de 9:00 am, y un señor que se llama Jesús Acevedo estaba en el Sagrado Corazón cuando estaba el P. Jonathan Woodall, Padre Luis, y él trabajaba en el coro de la parroquia de Garner Santa María Madre de la Iglesia en la misa de las 7:15 cuando estaba el P. Chesco y el Padre Jaime Alberto Pérez Restrepo
José Jesús Acevedo Cosío
February 22, 2021
Recuerdo que ella coordinaba en el Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, porque ha cambiado mucho, la misa era a las 9:00 de la mañana en esa estaba Luz Paulina Chávez con el coro de familia, Francisco López con lo de niños a las 12:00, Amy Alba, me acordaba mucho del coro de los adultos en la misa de 2:00 pm cuando estaba el P. Jonathan Woodall, Luis Domicó, P. Álex González, Chesco, y yo me tuve que ir a Garner a trabajar con los adultos en la misa de 7:15
Genie (Tucker) Crooms
February 22, 2021
Miss Alba was my fourth grade teacher. I am saddened to learn of her death at such a young age. My heart goes out to friends and family who mourn her. Eternal rest grant unto her Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in Peace.
Beth Testa
February 21, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lori Chase
February 21, 2021
Amy will be missed by many for her generous giving spirit and beautiful smile. She blessed many with her presence.
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