Divinia I. Cataluna

Divinia was born in Manila, Philippines on July 22, 1952 to Soledad and Magno Iruguin. She grew up to become a bright young woman who excelled in academics. She studied and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1975 from Philippine Women's University. Thereafter she began her career saving people's lives.

Not long after she graduated from college, she married the love of her life Manuel "Noel" Cataluna in 1977. The following year, they welcomed their first child Nikko. They would have 2 children after him, Nikolai and Nikki Noelle. During her children's childhood, Divinia made the difficult decision to work overseas in Saudi Arabia to help provide for her family. But her prayers were answered when the petition her sister Norie applied for to bring her to the States was approved. In 1994, Divinia uprooted her family to the Land of Opportunity, where they could all be together.

Throughout the years, Divinia continued to work as a nurse. She was employed at both Sharp Chula Vista and Kaiser Permanente. She became a Progressive Care Certified Nurse and stepped up to become an Advanced Clinician. She was well loved in both places of work.

Although most of her time was spent at work, she still managed to make time for family. They were the reason she worked so hard after all. During her rare and precious times off, she spent time with family eating out, camping and throwing parties. She even enjoyed babysitting her apos/grandchildren. She loved when her "three precious jewels" and their families got together and was so happy when she would see them hanging out even if she was not there. Divinia was the best mother to her three kids. There was nothing she wouldn't do for them. She lived her life making sure her family was always well taken care of.

Up to the very last moments of her life, Divinia was selfless and saved other people's lives including her husband's, Noel. She will be forever remembered by her family and friends as the kindest, most caring and gentle soul --a true angel that walked the earth.