Margarita was born in Panitan, Capiz Philippines on September 19, 1937 to the late Tomas and Agripina Alba. She is one of nine children.
Margarita was a graduate of Immaculate Heart of Mary College class of 1955. She completed her Doctor of Medicine in 1962 from University of Santo Tomas. She then went on to get her Masters of Public Health in 1982 from University of Philippines. She served as RHP Medical Specialist IV & OIC PHO-Capiz Province until her retirement.
Margarita is survived by her loving children: Filomena (Jim) Snow, Wilfredo Willimar (Wendy) Albana, Margarita Rivera, and Carmen (Peter) Palanca; her loving sister, Dr. Filomena Alba and 14 grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her siblings: Luis Alba, Judge Adolfo Alba, Lorenzo Alba, Sor Zoe Alba D.C, Carmen Alba, Judge Lourdes Alba and Isidora Alba; and her son, Wilfredo Rimardo Albana.
A visitation for Margarita will be held Sunday, June 15, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Little & Sons Funeral Home, 4901 East Stop Eleven Road, Indianapolis, IN 46237. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held June 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Jude Catholic Church: 5353 McFarland Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227.
Margarita will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery: 9001 Haverstick Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
