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ROWENA MATIAS Obituary

ROWENA GASAT MATIAS August 11, 1968 – April 2, 2013 "The smile on my face doesn't mean my life is perfect. It means I appreciate what I have and what God has blessed me with." Weslaco- Rowena Gasat Matias was born on August 11, 1968 in Baguio City, Philippines. She completed her degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Saint Louis University in 1989. She came to Weslaco, TX and had been employed as a Registered Nurse at Knapp Medical Center since 1993 until her passing. Rowena is survived by her two children, Ryan Rei and Rebekah Rae; her mother, Angelita; and siblings, Vilma, Tony and Ana. She is preceded in death by her father, Rodolfo. Rowena was a dedicated mother, loving, caring daughter and sister, a trustworthy colleague, and a true friend. She will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held today, Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 9:00am at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Weslaco, followed by the funeral Mass at 10:00 am. Arrangements are under the direction of McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor on Apr. 6, 2013.

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ramon esparza

November 12, 2013

ROWENA YOU ARE GOING TO BE MISSED GOD NEEDE AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN

Rexie Vega

August 11, 2013

May this light guide you on your way to our Almighty Father. My prayers are with you and your family.

RAQUEL VALLEJO RN

April 10, 2013

My friend you are gone now...you rest now...you are in peace now...thank you for the many lessons u taught me in my early yrs as a cna and as i became an RN..WORKING WITH U ALL THOSE YRS AT KMC IN THE PEDIATRIC DEPT...YOU WERE ALWAYS A BEAUTIFUL..KIND..LOVING PERSON INSIDE AND OUT...YOU WILL FOREVER BE MISSED...RIP...

Melody Macaso-Millet

April 8, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Weng's family. You are gone, my friend, but you will remain in our hearts. Thank you for teaching us to love and be strong in difficult times.

Sarah PENA

April 7, 2013

WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU ROWENA..MY SON CADEN CANT COPE WITH THE FACT THAT UR NO LONGER HERE WITH US, BUT I TOLD HIM UR WATCHING FROM HEAVEN AND KEEPING AN EYE ON BOTH REBEKKAH & CADEN...YOU R TRULY MISSED..

SARAH, Caden, Bree PENA

April 7, 2013

Rowena ...God took u away because he needed another Angel with him... I was ur neighbor my son still plays with Rebekka... I luv u am so sad u r gone.. I'm so sad that I will never see ur beautiful smile or hear ur peaceful voice on the phone...I will continue seeing Rebbekah like if she was my daughter ...
My condolence to ur sibilings from the Phillipenes...

From the PENA family across from ur home...

Margot Lugo

April 7, 2013

Your light would shine so brightly here on this earth. Now your light gets to shine down on us from heaven you are sorely missed

Argylle Daw-as - Binguit

April 6, 2013

You have made your mark on this so called life, and you've gone back to our Lord so soon. You will be dearly missed by everyone else you've touched along the way. I am blessed to have known you. Forever, rest in peace.

janiz claire astom

April 6, 2013

I'm deeply saddened by Weng's early demise. A very beautiful person in and out..... you will be missed dearly my friend. Rest in peace.

Piando Family

April 6, 2013

Weng you know that you hold a special place in our hearts and we are so blessed to have known you. You are a true friend. Rest now my friend... Paalam.

April 6, 2013

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rowena will be missed.
Donna Graham

April 6, 2013

Weng, goodbye and till we meet again. May you rest in peace. You are a hard worker,loving and and be missed by everybody. Our prayers are with your family.

Mary Ann Acorda

April 5, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of Rowena. She will be missed.

-Divine Trevino

Velma Kennedy

April 5, 2013

My condolences to Rowena's family. Just know that she was a beautiful person with the most generous of hearts. she was such a great nurse and wonderful friend that will be missed tremendously. She is resting with the angels now.

Beverly Famador-David

April 5, 2013

Our Condolences..Thank you for all the memories and for your friendship. McAllen Medical Center friends and staff.

Ellen Neeley

April 4, 2013

I loved to receive post-op patients from Rowena. She took such good care of them.She was a beautiful lady with a warm heart. Our sympathy to her family.

rose beza eustaquio

April 4, 2013

Weng, I will continue to pray for ur family's welfare especially ryan & becka, I know that is ur greatest concern, watch over us from Above with the Lord.Thank you for the spirit of fortitude & kindness you imprinted in this world, you will be rewarded by our Father in Heaven. Love from your MMC ICN/NICU Friends.

Marissa D

April 4, 2013

I am a nursing student who was honored to have rowena as a patient the week of her passing. She taught me so much and I will always remember her....she will be missed.

Anna Alvarez Spencer

April 4, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Rowena's passing. She was truely an inspiration to all. May she rest in peace.

Susan Hohlman

April 4, 2013

I'm so sad to hear of Rowena's passing. She is a sweet and wonderful woman. A dedicated MOM and nurse. A blessing to us in MARY KAY. Our sympathies to her children and family.

April 4, 2013

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF ROWENAS PASSING. I USED TO WORK WITH HER IN THE NICU AT MMC. MY PRAYERS AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOING OUT TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS...
GEORGIA ROMERO

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