Catalina Eclevia passed away June 29, 2020 at the age of 89. She was born February 13, 1931. She was preceded in death by her husband, Faustino; her father, Mariano, mother, Rufina, and brother, Claro. She is survived by her son, Antonio; her daughter, Maria Christina; and numerous nephews and nieces, the DeJesuses, Callejos, Naguits, Pendons, Beltrans, and Les. Godsons and daughters, and “adoptees.”
She graduated with a degree in Pharmacy from the University of the Philippines and opened her own small pharmacy, “Farmacia Lina” on Shaw Blvd. Her sense of adventure took hold; however, and she jumped at the chance to come to America and enroll in a Medical Technologist program in Kansas City, Missouri. It was in the United States that she reconnected and married a childhood friend of her brother's, Faustino, and they settled together in New Orleans. She was a Medical Technologist/Phlebotomist for Drs. Weisler, Kaplan, & Friedman for over 30 years and also took on a second job in the lab at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus.
She and her husband were members of the New Orleans Filipino-American Lions Club. She was a faithful Catholic going to mass and praying the rosary every day, and attending Adoration every Monday night. Her profound faith and love of adventure led her to make numerous pilgrimages to the Holy Land and various Catholic Shrines around the world. She took an active role in her spiritual life and was influential in her church community. She started the local St. Agnes Church celebration of the Fatima Public Square Rosary Rallies and was the Rally Captain for 9 years. She also served as a member of the Altar Society and was a Eucharistic Minister bringing communion to the sick and the homebound well into her 80s. She was an active member of the New Orleans Filipino-American Catholic community always attending the numerous Feast celebrations and prayer meetings. She, along with “Uncle Tino,” were always willing to welcome and feed Filipino newcomers to New Orleans, and will be missed by many.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass held in the chapel at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. All attendees are required to wear facemasks. During these trying times, the family sincerely acknowledges and understands if you are unable to attend the services.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Catalina’s memory can be made to St. Agnes Church in Jefferson and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church & International Shrine of St. Jude on Rampart.
The family invites you to express your fond thoughts, memories and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.
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