Yolanda D. Mitchell

She was born September 2, 1938 in Pampanga, Philippines, to Eladio and Lucia Flores. Part of her childhood was spent in Cotabato before they moved to Cebu City. She met her soul mate and partner for life, Frederico Diago, who was eagerly introduced by no other than his matchmaker sister. The couple settled in Pamplona Negros Oriental and was blessed with three good-looking sons who turned out to be better husbands and sons.

She worked as a pharmacist at the Central Azucarera De Bais. Unfortunately, she was preceded in death by her husband in 1981 at the age of 42. She then moved to the United States, and from then on she continued her role as a mother and father to her three beloved sons. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Cabrini Medical Center in New York, with part-time jobs on the side, until her retirement. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, cooking and watching her favorite soaps. She had a very strong resolve that amazed friends and families. A brave and courageous woman, she succumbed to death after a long battle with cancer.

She is survived by sons Ferdie, John and Jammie; daughter-in-laws Val, Chin Chin and Regina; beloved grandchildren Angeli, Lauren, Kyle and Keoni, all of whom live in Las Vegas and Henderson and brought great joy to her later years