Norma Nana Legaspi

Norma Legaspi passed peacefully from this life on April 25th 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband- Pedro, father- Rosendo, mother- Bonifacia, sister- Pura, brother- Romulo. She leaves behind her four children- Grace Legaspi, Arleen (Shawn) Mauser, Peter (Joni) Legaspi, and Xenia (Mickey) Masterson; 8 grandchildren- Colby Legaspi, Meghan Legaspi, Mychal Masterson, Alyssa Masterson, Brennan Masterson, Julia Masterson, Ryan Masterson, and Ava Masterson.

Visitation at Cure of Ars (9401 Mission Rd) will be held Monday April 29th from 9-10:30 AM with a funeral mass from 10:30-11:30 AM. A lunch reception will be held in the Fr. Burak Room immediately following the Mass.

Born in the Philippines, Norma met Pedro Legaspi and their courtship began at the early age of 14. In 1960 she flew to the USA after accepting a position as a pediatric nurse at KU Med Center. This provided her means to assist Pedro in his move to the US and their plan to begin a “better life together in the land of opportunity”. In April of ’62 they married and had four children together. They held hands often and enjoyed dancing. Pedro’s dry humor often left her rolling in tears with laughter. They were a couple bonded in strength by their heritage, faith and family. Norma was a beautiful piano player and singer. She had the rare talent of being able to hear a tune and play it. Not only did she enjoy Filipino food, but she was a tremendous cook. Her favorite movies were Pride and Prejudice and Shall We Dance and her favorite singers were Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban. She leaves behind her an incredible legacy. “Nana” was not only a loving, faithful woman, but a devoted grandmother. She taught the family not to “want” but to be thankful to God for everything they have. It is all a blessing provided from above.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sisters, Servants of Mary 800 N 18th St Kansas City, KS 66102-4291, The America Lung Association (www.lung.org) 1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 800 Washington, DC 20004 , or donations for Catholic masses can be made in her honor.

We send a heart-filled thank you to the Sisters, Servants of Mary for the amazing care they provided our Mom!! You went above and beyond what was necessary. Not only did you provide a powerful spiritual presence but professional nursing care and peace of mind in the middle of the night as we slept. We are forever grateful, as is Mom.