She was born on March 25, 1941 in the Philippines and became a teacher of history and health education after graduating from the University of the Philippines Dilliman. She was known to coach softball while wearing stiletto heels on the field.
She moved to the United States in 1975 with her mother, Mercedes, and brother, Mario, and lived between Los Angeles and Chicago. She earned her master’s degree in education from Loyola University and Northeastern Illinois University before becoming a retired Chicago Public School teacher and life-long advocate for education. She had a great love for Chicago: all of its people, architecture, culture, and sports teams.
She is survived by her sister Lilia (Thomas) Alhambra; brother Maximino, Jr. (Monserrat) Bejar; and dozens of nieces and nephews, including Maria Lisa, Faith Mariel (Carlos Rodriguez), and Matthew Mark Bejar of whom she selflessly helped raise.
Her presence will be greatly missed, but the impact she has had on our lives will be with us forever.
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