Guillerma Catipon Zapanta

Guillerma Catipon Zapanta, Oma to her siblings and relatives, Norma to most friends, was born in Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines on June 25, 1940. She entered Heaven’s gate on March 21, 2020. She is predeceased by her spouse, Engr. Francisco Zapanta.

She is survived by her children, Marvie, Hazel, Jhey, Cheryl, Glenn and Paul, siblings Remedios Perez and Belen Catipon Goduco, grandchildren, Aldrin, Leahnna, Gracie, James, Chris, Marc, Kevin, Kyle, Jyasmin, Giovanni, Jared, Shennie, Jaylenn, Jillian and Via, and great-grandchildren, Chloe, Jayelle and Austin.

Guillerma, during her younger years was a beauty queen in her hometown, Ms. Freshman, Ms. Sophomore and Ms. Gapan. She was also a spirited young athlete who represented her school in the high jump, track and field, and swimming sports. She was both a beauty and a talent.

A loving mother and homemaker, Guillerma was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Over the years, she not only collected books of recipes but utilized her skill and passion for cooking by creating her own version of varied recipes. Her immense ideas in cooking and baking gained her the popularity to many friends, co-workers, relatives, to the nieces and nephews who enjoyed watching her baked and cooked and whom she had embraced lovingly.

She has unwavering faith in God, raised her children on her own with the love and fear of the Lord. This faith made her a strong, dynamic and independent person. As a single mom, she not only struggled and fought for all the hardships and trials to give her children the quality of life they deserved, but instilled in them the values of kindness, humility and above all, the love for others. The people who knew her would know that she has been extremely proud of her children, and this was her utmost accomplishment.

She was blessed with a loving and generous heart and was always giving to others. She was caring, helpful and always giving time and attention to the less fortunate and the needy. She opened her heart and her home to the needy over the years and she will be sorely missed by the people whose lives she has touched and whom she helped beyond her means. She was indeed a selfless person.

She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by everyone who loves her.