If there was ever a person who wanted to heal all the wrongs in the world, it was Mrs. Teresita M. Valbuena. She was an idealist who sought to bring harmony to those around her. Even though Teresita was enthusiastic and generous, it was sometimes difficult for her to boast about her accomplishments. Teresita had strong personal convictions, making it hard for her to relinquish those ideals she held dearest to herself. Despite her outer strengths and beliefs, Teresita sometimes struggled in her efforts to see the world as completely positive. Teresita's life motto was always to hope for the best and work hard towards that end, but be prepared for some of life's disappointments. This philosophy was a continual driving force in her life, but it did not extinguish the bright light that defined the dreamer in Teresita, something that was always there and that she readily shared with everyone around her.
Teresita was born on January 20, 1937 at home in Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines. Her parents were Leon and Matilde Macabulos. Teresita was raised in Guagua, Pampanga, Philippines. As a youngster, Teresita demonstrated an excellent vocabulary and command of language. She was a compassionate person, a quality that she would carry with her throughout her life. Even at a young age, Teresita was sensitive to her parents’ moods and worked hard to please them and live up to their expectations.
Throughout her life, Teresita showed a remarkable ability to mend relationships. This was true even with her siblings. Teresita was caring, diplomatic and tolerant of the feelings of those around her. Teresita was raised with seven siblings. She had brothers, Rafael, Pablo, Narciso, Ruben and Porfirio and sisters Lourdes and Milagros. Teresita was constantly involved in activities with her brothers and sisters. Teresita and her siblings had the typical rivalries while growing up, but they cared deeply for one another.
High school was a time for Teresita to seek out knowledge. She enjoyed learning and had a natural interest in gathering information. Teresita had a flair for the poetic and was very expressive and articulate, especially when it came to her writing. Teresita took her education seriously. She graduated from Guagua National College in 1952. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. Her favorite class in school was English.
Teresita's love of learning carried over to her college years. She applied herself scholastically, and she developed a particular interest in the humanities. In fact, Teresita often viewed herself as a bit of a scholar when it came to her studies. She earned her Teaching Degree from St. Michael's College in 1956. Teresita graduated as Cum Laude in her class.
The desire for romance was always present in Teresita's life. She succeeded in finding it on April 20, 1960, when Teresita exchanged wedding vows with Crispin Apostol Valbuena in a Catholic Church of Guagua, Pampanga, Philippines. Teresita cared passionately for Crispin. Her deep loyalty and a strong commitment to her vows brought a sense of completeness to their marriage.
Teresita was a gentle person who held deep feelings for her children. She enjoyed having fun with her kids and was at times fiercely protective of them. Teresita showed great empathy in her willingness to give every family member a voice in family decisions. She was blessed with seven children, three sons, Marlon, Louie and Allan, and four daughters, Arlyn, Divina, Emilia and Shella. They were also blessed with seven grandchildren, Eric, Kimberly, Kevin, Aldrin, Kyle, Krishelle and Veronica.
Blessed with a strong sense of integrity, Teresita was as loyal and committed in her work as she was in the rest of her life. Teresita worked well with fellow employees and showed great cooperation in reaching common goals. Though she had a tendency to take on too many tasks, herself; Teresita showed great patience with complicated situations. She was ingenious and trusted her intuition. For Teresita, the application of logic could be optional, and while that sometimes bothered her co-workers, Teresita always seemed to be able to get the job done. She was most comfortable working on the projects and jobs that she strongly supported. Her primary occupation was as an elementary school teacher. Teresita always tried to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.
Teresita enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were cooking, watching Filipino TV shows, gardening, taking care of her orchids, watching the Padres play baseball and sewing. Teresita was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but she was also willing to share her interests with others.
Teresita's tremendous enthusiasm for the activities she enjoyed also influenced the pleasure she drew from sports. Teresita also enjoyed watching sports and liked following her favorite teams whenever she got the chance to do so. Tops on her list were baseball and football.
Teresita enjoyed traveling and going away on vacations. Taking trips provided the chance for her to kick back and relax, to visit new places and see new things. Her favorite vacations included traveling to Europe and visiting places such as Rome, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and France.
Teresita was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. Some of Teresita's favorites was Duke and Duke- Duke, her dogs.
Though Teresita always appeared to be dreaming of greener pastures, she was accepting of retirement when it finally came in 1970. Long-range planning skills served her well in preparing for the “golden years. Even in retirement, Teresita continued to stay in touch with her old friends while making plenty of new acquaintances. She was active in the community and felt fulfilled with the opportunities that retirement offered her.
Teresita passed away on July 5, 2010 at Balboa Hospital in San Diego, California. Teresita fought a brave battle against Lupus as well as kidney and heart failure. She is survived by her husband Crispin; her children, Marlon, Arlyn, Divina, Emilia, Louie, Allan and Shella; her grandchildren Eric, Kimberly, Kevin, Aldrin, Kyle, Krishelle and Veronica; her brothers Narciso and Ruben; and sister Milagros. Services for Teresita were held at St. Michael's Catholic Church in San Diego, California. She was laid to rest at Glen Abbey Memorial Park in Bonita, California.
Mrs. Teresita M. Valbuena was someone who was able to see the world as a good and honorable place. She viewed the people who inhabited it as essentially good. A person who tended to see the world in terms of black and white, Teresita tried to focus on the good she saw, knowing that there were times she would have to compromise. She was selfless and deeply committed to all things positive and good. Teresita was a person who would keep her eye on tomorrow and constantly held onto her dreams. It was this exceptional insight and quiet reserve that became Teresita's trademark qualities for all who knew her, and it was one of the many reasons why all who knew her loved Mrs. Teresita M. Valbuena.
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