She was born in Manila, Philippines on September 17, 1937 to the late Attorney Benedicto Abaya Dario, and Modesta Abrilla Dario. Norma graduated with a Bachelor’s of Education from Far Eastern University, in the Philippines. She married Alberto M. Galman on February 10, 1962, and he passed away on May 11, 2017. Norma worked for the IRS for many years, before retiring. In her spare time, she was a highly respected member of both FASO (Filipino American of Southern Ohio), and BLD (Bukas Loob SA Diyos). Norma is survived by her children Maricel Galman and Antonio Galman (Johanna Avila); grandkids Nikki Ferguson, Zachary and Noah Galman, their mother Arlene Alejandro; siblings Cesar (Susan) Dario, Emerita Dario, Roger (Nora) Dario, Danilo (Victoria) Dario, Bernadette (Cesar) Fajardo, Ramon (Elizabeth) Dario, Maria (Jun) Albis, Diana Dario, Arnel Dario, Roena (Elmer) Guce, Irene (Sonny) Falejo, Otelo (Daisy) Dario, Benje (Darren) Dario, sister in law Laurena Dario, brother in law Manolito Artus, niece Elizabeth (Carlos) Pena; and many more nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by daughter Alma Galman, brother Leonardo, and sisters Evangelina Artus and Edita Dario. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 5pm until 8pm at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 2565 Princeton Road, Hamilton, OH 45011. Funeral Mass will occur on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 11am at St. John Neumann Church, 12191 Mill Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240.
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