Corazon "Cora" Enriquez Galasan

Cora is survived by her husband, Felixberto; her daughter, Theresa Thompson (Mark); her son, John Galasan (Tina); grandchildren, Rebecca Kadowaki (Brian), Katherine Thompson (Dawood), Cassidy Galasan, and Everest Galasan; and great-grandchildren Sophia, Leo, Lucy, Meera, and Vivienne; her sister Gloria Saulog (Theofilo), and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ladislao and Josefa, and 10 siblings.

Cora was born in Manila, Philippines, second to the youngest of a large family. She attended the University of the Philippines, Manila, and studied Music. After college, she temporarily put music aside and worked as a travel agent, dreaming of seeing the world. She met Felix on a blind date arranged by friends, and they married a few years later. Theresa was born shortly after.

Soon, Felix and Cora moved to Toronto, Canada, then Chicago, then Los Angeles, where John was born. The family eventually moved to San Diego, with a brief stay in Portland, Oregon.

While in San Diego, Cora was able to return to her love for music and became a piano teacher. Countless students took lessons and participated in yearly recitals, sometimes capped with a performance by the teacher. Cora also took a position with the government of the State of California while teaching piano in the evenings.

In her spare time, Cora traveled the world on pilgrimages to Mexico City, Lourdes, Fatima, Medjugorje, Rome, and the Holy Land. Her dream to see the world was fulfilled.

Cora was a devoted mom, “Lola,” and great-grandmother. She chronicled family life by taking hundreds of photos and created many albums and scrapbooks.

As the family moved around to different parts of the country, Cora deepened in her Catholic faith through active and dedicated involvement with the local churches. She taught religious education when her children were younger. She was a Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion and brought the Blessed Sacrament to the homebound and hospitalized. She founded a Christmas Choir with friends that sang in the community to raise money for church programs and projects. She prayed with a Cenacle group from Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Mira Mesa to uphold the community in faith.

Cora was known for her warm hospitality. After Masses, she took the time to greet visitors to the parish. She made many dear friends simply by saying, “Hello and welcome!”

The family is eternally grateful for the loving kindness of Ate Maricar and Cuya Gil as Cora’s health deteriorated. The family is also thankful for Cora’s dear church friends who made visits, brought meals, provided health advice, and upheld her in prayer. The family is also grateful for Cora’s caregivers who extended much patience in the last year.

Viewing is scheduled for Thursday, January 9, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at El Camino Memorial. Rosary will begin at 7:00pm.

A Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 11 at 10:00am is scheduled at St Thèrése of Carmel Catholic Church, followed by a Reception in Dempsey Centre. Burial is scheduled for 3:00pm at El Camino Cemetery also on Saturday, January 11.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Thèrése of Carmel Catholic Church is appreciated, specifically towards the formation of priestly vocations in the parish (4355 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego CA 92130). If you would like to send flowers to the family in memory of Corazon Galasan, please use the address for El Camino Memorial (5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego CA 92121).

A visitation for Cora will be held Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at El Camino Memorial Chapel, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92121. A visitation will occur Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM at St. Therese of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 4355 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego, CA 92130. A funeral mass will occur Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Therese of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 4355 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego, CA 92130. A graveside service will occur Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92121.