Corazon Sunglao Palad

She was born on March 29th, 1941 in Floridablanca, Pampanga, Philippines to Pablo and Romana Sunglao. She was the sixth of seven children. She leaves behind many heartbroken family and friends including her beloved husband of 53 years, Gervacio Palad, her two daughters and sons-in law, Ann & David Granger and Debbie & Evan Flint, as well as five grandchildren, Jocelyn, Nolan, and Nora Granger and Lucas and Malcolm Flint as well as her youngest sister, Estelita Hopkins, and other relatives in the Philippines and US.

Cora was a woman of many talents, but most notably, an expert seamstress. At a young age, she taught herself how to sew and opened ‘Cora’s Dress Shop’ when she was just 18 years old in Olongapo City, Philippines. When she was 28 years old, she married the love of her life, Gervacio Palad and immigrated to the United States in 1970. She was a military wife, a homemaker and continued her career as a private dressmaker. She later went onto to work at Tiffany Bridal & Formal for 27 years helping countless brides alter their wedding gowns for their very special day, ensuring that every bride she worked with was sublimely happy.

Cora was not only a talented seamstress, but also a phenomenal cook and gracious host, known to always bring the best food to all the potlucks. She often sent people home with not only full bellies, but full takeout containers as well.

She was also an active member of the Pampango Language Club (PLC) of Virginia and a faithful parishioner of St. Pius X Catholic Church for over 40 years. Cora was a devout Catholic that loved God and attended mass religiously. During COVID lockdown, her daily routine included watching mass online every morning and praying the rosary every evening.

Most of all, Cora will be remembered for being a devoted and faithful wife, a caring and loving mother, a beloved grandmother and a loyal friend who loved her family and friends immensely. Corazon literally means ‘heart’ in Spanish and her loving presence will be missed dearly.

A Wake Liturgy celebrating Cora’s life will be held at 4:00 pm on Friday, July 8th, 2022 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia. A Novena will be held at St. Pius X Church, 7800 Halprin Drive, Norfolk, Virginia on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 starting at 12:00 pm with the Mass of Christian Burial immediately afterwards at 1:00 pm, then laid to rest in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Garden of Devotion. A reception will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home at 3:30 pm.

We are profoundly grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love from so many people. Though our lives will never be the same, we take comfort in our memories of Cora, and in knowing she was loved as much as she loved us in return.

The Palad Family has requested that guests attending all services and visitation to wear a mask during your visit. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodlawnnorfolk.com for the Palad Family.