After a long battle with cancer, Virginia B. Hangar passed away on May 11, 2022 at home in Lakewood, CO. She was 80 years old. She leaves behind her husband, Victor Hangar; her children Arlene (Marc) Benge, Emmanuel Hangar, Rory Hangar, and Olive (Rick) Merino; and her grandchildren Olivia, Riviera, and Miriah.
Virginia was born on March 18, 1942 in Bacnotan, Philippines to father Tranquilino Badua and mother Marcelina Badua. She grew up in a large, loving family and is survived by her brother Antonio Badua, and sister Adelaida Uclusin; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Cirilo, Eulofredo, and Arsenio Badua.
In school, she excelled in language arts and graduated from the Philippine College of Commerce in March 1962 with an associate’s degree in commerce.
Virginia married her college sweetheart, Vic Hangar, on March 16, 1967. Following Vic’s lead, she immigrated to the United States and relocated herself and her children to Denver, Colorado in May 1977. After making it through the lengthy and challenging naturalization process and passing the citizenship test and interview, Virginia took the Oath of Citizenship in 1983, the official and final step in becoming a U.S. citizen. Vic and Virginia recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in March of this year.
Virginia was a true Coloradan to the core, and frequently enjoyed being a part of the beautiful outdoors. Family picnics at Chatfield; fishing trips to Grand Junction; picking apples in the orchards of Palisade; viewing the autumn gold aspen leaves along the Peak to Peak highway; driving through the breathtaking scenery of McClure Pass; taking in 4th of July fireworks overlooking Bandimere; and having a simple stroll around the neighborhood in Green Mountain – Virginia enjoyed Colorado’s beauty to the fullest.
Above all, Virginia was the matriarch and soul of her family. She cared for her family with an unfailing devotion, and loved them with every beat of her heart. When diagnosed with lymphoma in 2020, she remained dedicated in her role as a steadfast and loving wife, mom, and grandma. She was resolute in her will to fight her illness. Even throughout her final months, she remained a brave and iron-willed woman, serving as a beacon of hope and strength for those who survive her.
Virginia requested to be cremated. Her ashes will be interred at the family plot in Crown Hill Cemetery. The family is holding a private memorial service. The family would like to thank the staff at Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Center Oncology and Hematology, and St. Joseph Hospital for their attentive care and treatment.
In lieu of flowers and personal donations, please consider sending a donation in honor of Virginia to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society https://givenow.lls.org
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