I still cannot believe that you left us this quick. I’m still hoping that this is all just a dream and I will wake up soon. I didn't see this coming because despite your medical problem physical pains you remained tough and high spirited woman.
Ma, I want to say sorry to all the things I have done. Thank you for bringing me into this world, teaching me life, unconditional love, sacrificing to give us good life, having the right answers and solutions, comforting words, cooking for us, teaching me kindness, generosity and to always look at the better side of everything and just being you as wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, daughter.
Ma, thank you for showing me how a great wife should be and showing me how to take care of a family. You always tell me that your dream job is to be a full time housewife. Ma, you have done more than a full time housewife can do. I really admire you and hoping that one day I will be like you. I thank God for giving me, Jeff and twins the chance to patch things up with you and we were able to spend time with you. You taught me that family should always come first and until the very end I know you made a way for us to be united as family and to set aside our differences. 
Now that I have kids, I understand you a lot better and appreciate you so much more. I just wish that the twins were given more time to spend with you. I will make sure that Ethan and Enzo will not forget you, I'll tell them stories of how a wonder woman you are. You always think about other people first. You are the real description of “kakaenin mo na lang, ibibigay mo pa sa iba”. 
Ma, I miss you more every day and it’s not going to be the same but what keeps me going is knowing you are in the better place now where there is no pain/sufferings. I pray that you will rest in peace with our Creator. Please keep watching over us and I promise to always be here for Papa, Ate, Jamie and Essa and the rest of the family. 
I love you so much
Until we meet again
Jihan


Ate Bona,

It hurts so much that another Ate of mine has left this world. I still cannot accept that you are no longer with us. 

I just want you to know that I love you, and I hope you knew just how much I did. I’m so sorry that I couldn’t see you one last time because I didn’t know if I could take seeing you in pain. I don’t want to see you go Ate Bong, but I know you’re in a better place now, free from suffering, and together again with Mum, Dad, Manang, Ate Beth and Ate Fe. 

I just want to thank you for being my fourth mother, for teaching me about life, although people only seem to remember how well I was taught by you in regards to my cleaning and ironing skills - you never know, I might be able to use it as a part time career. I also wished you would have taught me how to cook because somehow I always got stuck with the washing and ironing of clothes, maybe then I’d be the ultimate wife just like you. I didn’t like your strict rules when I was younger, but because of those rules I am a better person. I will always admire your strength, your generousity, and your love for your family. 

Thank you for all your support and protection, for giving me the courage I needed when I doubted myself. I will be forever grateful for everything you have done for me. 

It truly is a blessing when you are the youngest, because I was blessed with more mothers that others could only dream of. 

To Kuya Al - Thank you for all you have done for myself and for our family, for extending your love and genorousity to us. Please know that we will continue to pray for you, Janice, Jamie, Jihan and Janessa. We love you and we are always here for you. 

Ate Bong I will miss you always, till the end of my days. I know that we will see each other again, but for now, be with me and guide me always. 

Your baby sister, 

Lulu 💕

Bona,
I am so fortunate and greatfull to have a friend and a classmate like you. Your commitment to friendship and kindness are just one of many characteristics you have shown to all of us. You’re the reason we all ( THS BATCH ‘77) were here together. You will be missed by all of us. You will be a treasure in our hearts. I lost my partner and things will never be the same again. So long my dearest friend....until we meet again... In behalf of Lilibeth, and the rest of THS BATHCH ‘77, We love you...
Willy Sunico THS BATCH ‘77

Tita Bona,

Thank you for being a pillar of strength and love in our family. You brought laughter and joy to every room you entered, every person you met. Our lives are blessed to have been touched by your presence. 

We will miss you dearly.

Love
Butch

Thank you Ate Bong! Thank you for being such a great sister. 
Thank you for always looking after me.
Thank you for taking care of me when I was little, I still remember the time when you taught me how to read.
Thank you for guiding me during my teenage years, for being so generous in kind and with your knowledge in life. I still tuck my shirt in the same way you suggested back then.
Thank you for taking me in when I lost my house and everything I had at the time, until I got back on my own feet.
Thank you for helping me and Bing organize our wedding.
Thank you for accommodating my family when we visited U.S.
Thank you for all your love, your time, your advice, all your compliments, to your most delicious cooking, all the fun, all the “asaran”, and all our tong-its battles.
I am so grateful to have you as my sister! I will never forget you!
Say hello to mom & dad for me, and to my son MJ and to Manang, Ate Beth, Ate Fe, Lolo papa and everyone else from our family in heaven.
Till next time we see each other … Thank you!


To my dearest Tita Bona, 

My sincerest gratitude for everything you've done for me and my family.  Since I was born you were always there to help my mum raise us.  Even now that I am married  and have my own family,  you never stop supporting us. 

Thank you Tita Bong, I am forever grateful for all your sacrifices for us. 

I still remember the times when we're together -- you taught me how to cook,  how to use washing machine, how to apply make-up,  how to dress-up properly,  how to think smart, how to deal with boys and most of all how to be strong.

Thank you Tita, thank you for sharing us your home, yourself and your love. 

Until we meet again tita.....

We love you,
Tey and Family 





My dearest Tita Bona,

“Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, but love leaves a memory that no one can steal”.

You were a blessing sent from heaven, a beautiful creation made through God to spread joy, laughter, food and love. An angel that was joyous through the good times and strong through the bad. Your love knew no boundaries and I’m thankful for each moment we spent together, however long or short it may have been. 

It was a blessing to know you, but an even bigger blessing to be loved by you. 

Until we meet again.

Forever in my heart,

Ceejay 💕

Dear Tita bona,
                                  Kalungkot lang po talaga tita,kailan lang magkachat pa tayo at ang dami nyo po sa amin payo ni Jen para sa pag apply sa US!Itutuloy padin namin Tita ang pag apply sa US.Maraming salamat po Tita sa mga masasayang alalala,lalo napo yung mga bata pa kaming magpipinsan.Napakasaya po nun yung mga gala at family outing natin nun.Ikaw po yung Tita namin matapang,malakas ang loob, mapagmahal at mapagbigay.Maraming salamat Tita bona!Hanggang sa muli!
                                          Nagmamahal,
                                          Dhong and family


Bona, you're such a nice sister, a good mother of your children and grandchildren. You're not a perfect one, but maybe a perfect two. Thank you for everything you've shared to us. I thank the Lord for giving me a sister like you, you're such a nice sister for us. I will miss you, but if my time comes, don't forget to fetch me at the door of heaven. I love you Bong, goodbye and till we meet again.... William


I am honored to share some few words about my Tita Bona.
I may not had the chance to be with her for a long time, but I really had a lot of beautiful memories with her.
Knowing her, she was a cheerful, fun-loving lady who has full of life.
I tasted some of her best recipes and she is the unbeatable Tong-Its Champ in the family.
She made everyone around her happy. She was a delight to be around.
She's one of the most important persons in my life. 
She encouraged me and helped me to reach my goals during my younger years.
Without her, I will not be the person I am today.
It's sad that she left but I know she's now free from pain and she's happy with our Creator.
I will miss her smile, her laugh, her jokes and everything about her. She was an amazing mother, a loving wife and sister, a generous aunt and an incredible grandmother.
She will be missed. I love you Tita, till we meet again!

❤Jo Anne


To my second mum, to my mommy pig, to my tita...
A woman who is kind hearted, funny, loving, generous and fearless. I will remember that you were always there for us especially for the most crucial time while we were growing up. I’ll remember you braiding my hair before school. I will remember our late night conversations back at the house in Guildford when you were in Sydney and the stories you would tell us about when we were kids. I will remember all the good food you cooked. The late night tongits sessions. Our trip to Vegas, our chats on fb. All priceless memories, memories I will have for a lifetime which I am forever grateful for. Thank you for everything, for the love, for acceptance and your presence. There aren’t enough words to say how much you mean to me and our family. I love you and I miss you. I will always be here for Tito Al and your Girls. I’ll keep you in my heart, until we meet again
- Love your baby pig charmz


We are deeply saddened to hear the loss of Tita Bona. Please accept our heartfelt condolence to you and to your family. 

Hi Tita,
Thank you for being the person you were and thank you for teaching us how to celebrate and be enthusiastic in life. Thank you for always being proud of me in everything I do. Please guide us every day and rest in the joys and glory of God with Lola, Lolo, Tita Manang, Tita Beth, Tita Faith, my dad, and the rest of our family who you have joined at the heavenly banquet of our Lord.

I love you Tita, until we meet again 😘

Jade

Dear Ate,

Your life was cut short in its prime- you had an inner strength and lived life to the full, your integrity was instantly recognisable- you called me by the affectionate nickname "darling" which suggested to me that was your way of letting me know I was accepted into your beautiful family.
You were the sister who was unstoppable when help was desperately needed in difficult times. Your strong exuberant  but always fair personality is another of your many qualities I will always remember.
Chat and I will be forever grateful for everything you have shared with us.
To my wonderful Bilas- Al and nieces- Janis, Jamie,Jihan and Janessa I send my heartfelt condolences and hope that time will soften the pain.
You were one of a kind Ate and you will live eternally in my heart and memory

Hi tita Bong! My childhood days were very colorful because of you..YMCA days, PICC time, family outing during summer, boodle fight every summer vacation, you were my make up artist and wardrobe consultant during my HS JS Prom..Thank you for all the sweet memories. You will always be  in our hearts and will never be forgotten. We love you ta Bong! Til we meet again..

Dearest cuz,

I thank the Lord for giving me and my family to celebrate Thanksgiving with you this 2018.  I will forever remember you warmly in my heart. Rest now in the comfort of our Lord in heaven.. 

Love,
Cynch and family

Hi Bonita,
Memories will remain. You are not just a very special friend but a sister at heart. The Lord has greater plans for you. Look over us when your in the happiest place. Thank you for the friendship. I love you

Dear Tita Bona
It’s so sad that you’re no longer with us but somewhat of a comforting thought  that you’re at peace 
I’ll always remember your love and kindness towards me and those lugaw runs you used to send me on to Sta Ana plaza at 3 or 4am
😂🤗❤️🤗
I’ll always consider you as one of my Mums
Love you Tita Bona
Cled 
R.I.P🙏🏾

OBITUARY

Bona Schwarzkopf Jimenez

1 October, 1960 – 22 December, 2018

Gates, Kingsley & Gates Praiswater Mortuary

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