After earning her bachelor's and master's degree in Education from San Jose State she taught in Hawaii until her retirement.
Survived by her children: Rudy, Cynthia, and Timothy; brothers: Ruben, Alex and John; sisters: Connie, Juanita, and Elizabeth and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her siblings Manual, Bobby, and Linda.
A Celebration of Life and Mass will be held at a later date.