Deanna R. Padua

Deanna was born on May 22, 1975 at Cubi Point U.S. Navel Base in Olongapo City, Philippines. She was the daughter of Silvino Ruelos Sr. and Perla M. Ruelos. Deanna grew up in Brgy. San Juan, San Narciso, Zambales, Philipppines.

Deanna was raised with four siblings. They were Marie Tess R. Flubacher, Silvino M. Ruelos Jr., Michol M. Ruelos and Eugene M. Ruelos Sr. Deanna was usually involved in all sorts of activities with her siblings. She and her siblings experienced rivalries typical of a growing family, but they shared many life experiences over the years.

A typical teenager, Deanna had a fairly happy high school experience, making that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. She graduated from Magsaysay Memorial College High School in 1992. She enjoyed some classes more than others, having favorite subjects and teachers.

Deanna enjoyed her college years, which may have been a challenge with all of the academics, responsibilities, and the sudden freedom that accompanied them, but Deanna was able to manage the balancing act. She studied psychology at Centro Escolar University.

On April 21, 1998 Deanna exchanged wedding vows with Edgardo E. Padua in San Juan, San Narciso, Zambales, Philippines. Empathic and loyal, Deanna was committed to making her new family happy. She was a devoted wife and mother.

Deanna worked hard to be a good mother to her children and she did her best to fulfill their needs. Deanna was blessed with two children, two children, Edreanna Alessandra R. Padua and Edsel Angelo R. Padua.

Fortunately, Deanna enjoyed what she did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Deanna worked diligently and did her best to succeed in her career. CNA. She was employed for as a nurse for 15 years. Deanna always sought to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

Deanna passed away on October 20, 2010 at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. Deanna fought a brave battle against histiocytic sarcoma cancer. She is survived by her husband Edgardo; her two children Edreanna and Edsel; her Mother Perla: her sister Marie; her brothers and sisters Silvino, Shanika, Rafael, Shaliya, Shantelle, Michol, Eugene, Kimberly, Kennelyn and Eugene C.

Simply stated, Deanna was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by her family and friends as being a caring and giving person, who touched a lot of hearts through kindness and friendship. She was someone who was a vital part of their lives as evidenced by the support of family and friends. Deanna leaves behind her a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life she touched will forever remember Deanna R. Padua along with her sense of courage, vitality and unselfish love.

Arrangements under the direction of Glen Abbey Mortuary, Bonita, CA.