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Personal Background

 

This memorial website was created by Ivy Manalang in loving memory of Soledad Katigbac.

Soledad was born on November 19, 1919 and sadly passed away on June 1, 2008 at the age of 88.

Soledad is missed greatly by family and friends and will be remembered forever.

 

 

Soledad's parents are: Emilia Sabido Guevarra and Mariano Guevarra.  She was the oldest of 7 siblings: Rosario (Ayong), Salud (Alud), Leticia (Letty), Efren, Lydia and Saturnino (Totoy)

Soledad had 3 daughters, Doris, Marlene and Salve.  Doris married Badong Verzosa and had 7 children: Judy, Jonel, Joel, Mercy, Joan, Jocelyn and Junior.  Marlene married Pito Claveria and had 2 kids: Boboy and Girlie.  Salve married Ben Avellana and had 4 daughters: Ivy, Faye, Mia and Bea.  Soledad lived to see her great grandchildren: Rizza, Jonathan, Allister, Liezl, Nicole, Boris, Chan, Theriza Marie, Denise, Dominique, Christianne, Jan Paul, Mandy, Jasee, Jayden, Andre, Tristan and Keith Ivan.

In the late 1940s, Soledad started with an Elementary Teacher Certificate as a Home Economics teacher.  She became Head Teacher at San Gabriel Elementary School in Camarines Sur.  Soledad  earned a degree in Master of Arts in Education at the University of Nueva Caceres in the 1960s.  She was a School Principal in the following: Pamplona Elementary School, San Fernando Elementary School and Pili Central School.

Soledad was a District Supervisor in Ocampo District and Magarao District in Camarines Sur.

She also was the Division Science Supervisor and retired holding this position.

Soledad was involved as softball and volleyball coach during school athletic meets and was president of the PTA at Mariano Elementary School in Naga City.

 

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Judy, Joel and Jocelyn lived with Mama for many years and devoted themselves in taking care of Mama until her very last breath. They are all enjoying their single-blessedness. 

As for Jonel, he is married and has a daugther: Rizza.  Mercy married Alexander Sausa and has three children: Liezl, Jonathan and Allister.  Joan married Niko Lin and has a daugther, Nicole.

Sandy Boy married Tess and had 7 children: Sandy II or Chan, Theriza Marie, Denise, Dominique, Christianne, Jan Paul and Mandy.  Girlie is married to Jale Balajadia and has two kids: Jasee Dawn and Jayden.

Ivy is married to Day Manalang and has two boys: Andre and Tristan.  Faye is married to Agu and has a son: Keith.  Mia is married to John Burdios and has a dog named, Peyton.  Bea is beautifully single!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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When Our Mothers Die - When our mothers die we lose a person who rejoices in our accomplishments and agonizes in our struggles; the person who thinks we should win every race. woo every beau or belle, and succeed at every job; the person whose first urge is to protect, shelter, and guide us; the person who knows what is best for us, or thinks she does; the person who brags about us in our absence. In sum, we lose the person who is our biggest fan and our most ardent defender. With all the praise, it is important to remember that mothers and their children form complicated relationships. Mothers are not perfect and neither are their children. Some mothers are confidants, others are critics. Some mothers maintain control even into their children's adulthood, and others foster a sense of independence early on. Whatever your relationship with your mother, it is important to acknowledge your feelings and grieve what has been lost..... Mama Choling, I have known you since I was 16 and you have been but the most ideal,intellegent, practical and reasonable mother I've ever met. I am proud and honored to have met your family. You left a wonderful, beautiful and memorable legacy to your family that will be cherished by your children and children's children forever. I will miss you... until we meet again. God bless. - from Cres D

Can't live my life without you - I could live life alone And never fill the longings of my heart The healing warmth of someone's arms And I could live without dreams And never know the thrill of what could be With every star so far and out of reach I could live without many things And I could carry on, but... I couldn't face my life tomorrow Without Your hope in my heart I know I can't live a day without You Lord, there's no night and there's no morning Without Your loving arms to hold me You're the heartbeat of all I do I can't live a day without You I could travel the world See all the wonders beautiful and new They'd only make me think of You And I could have all life offers Riches that were far beyond compare To grant my every wish without a care Oh, I could do anything, oh yes But if You weren't in it all... Oh, Jesus, I live because You live You're like the air I breathe Oh, Jesus, I have because You give You're everything to me - from Avalon

Day of remembrance - To everyone who's lost someone they love long before it was their time. You feel like the days you had were not enough when you said goodbye. And to all of the people with burdens and pains keepin' you back from your life. You believe that there's nothing and there is no one who can make it right. There is hope for the helpless, rest for the weary, and love for the broken hearts. There is grace and forgiveness, mercy and healing He'll meet you wherever you are. Cry out to Jesus. Cry out to Jesus. For the marriage that's struggling just to hang on They lost all of their faith in love. and they've done all they can to make it right again still it's not enough. For the ones who can't break the addictions and chains you try to give up but you come back again. Just remember that you're not alone in your shame and your suffering. There is hope for the helpless, rest for the weary, and love for the broken hearts. There is grace and forgiveness, mercy and healing He'll meet you wherever you are. Cry out to Jesus. When you're lonely and it feels like the whole world is falling on you you just reach out, you just cry out to Jesus Cry to Jesus. To the widow who suffers from being alone, wipin' the tears from her eyes. For the children around the world without a home, say a prayer tonight. There is hope for the helpless, rest for the weary, and love for the broken hearts. There is grace and forgiveness, mercy and healing that meets you wherever you are. There is hope for the helpless, rest for the weary, and love for the broken hearts. There is grace and forgiveness, mercy and healing that meets you wherever you are. Cry out to Jesus. Cry out to Jesus. Cry out to Jesus. Cry out to Jesus. - from Ivy

From the words of David Harkins - “You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see her, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her only that she is gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.” - from The Manalang's

Our Mother - If we were humble, nothing would change us - neither praise nor discouragement. If someone were to criticize us, we would not feel discouraged. If someone would praise us, we also would not feel proud. -Mother Theresa - from Avellana Family

Latest Memories

Ivy - I remember my Mama teaching me how to write in script when I was a little girl. I also remember my Mama creating my Home Economics projects that I had trouble making. She made my this apple that looked like it was bought from a store. Needless to say, I got an A in home-ec all because of my dear Mama :-)

Ivy - We used to spend our summers in Naga and look forward to our daily trips to Centro with our Mama. But it takes us sooo long to get to the market because so many people will stop her to say "HI", strike up a conversation and I always wondered how come my Mama knew so many people. I learned later on how many people love and adore her. We will carry your legacy, Mama as we raise our children the way you've raised us. We love you.