The daughter of Celestina Nigoza de Leon, an entrepreneur, and Rodolfo de Leon, former mayor of Ternate, Ollie completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology, and went on to pursue her passion for the culinary arts. She owned and ran a well-loved restaurant in Ternate that catered not only to locals, but also to visiting tourists, politicians, and dignitaries.
Ollie was married to , Victoriano “Jhun” Dinglas, for 40 years. They then had four children, Nina, Victor, Rudy, and George. Ever the proud and doting mother, she considered them her greatest accomplishment, and continually nurtured, encouraged and cheered them on as they completed their college and post-collegiate degrees, and established themselves in their respective careers.
Ollie was beloved in her community not least for the way she channeled her passion for cooking to make many, many delectable home-cooked Filipino meals for everyone, from family and in-laws, to her Filipino and non-Filipino friends, children’s coworkers and friends, as well as her doctors, nurses and lab technicians.
Ollie loved to travel too, and along with her husband and children, she enjoyed many an adventure around North America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Her favorite city was Paris, which she had the opportunity to see twice. Recently, in January 2019, her entire family travelled to Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Philippines. Not only did they get to see new sights in this island-hopping adventure, she cherished being able to spend time with their family in the Philippines.
Ollie was a devout Catholic, and she nurtured her faith all through her life, attending the Santo Niño de Ternate Church in the Philippines, St. Elizabeth of Hungary and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Churches in Baltimore, and lastly, St. Mark Roman Catholic Church in Fallston.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 older sisters (Mila and Levinia) and 1 younger sister (Edelwina). In addition to her husband and children, she is survived by 10 other siblings, many, many, many nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces, extended family and loving friends.
The family of Ollie de Leon Dinglas will be holding viewings on Saturday, March 9, 2019 and Sunday, March 10, 2019 from 4PM-8M on both days at Schimunek Funeral Home (610 W. MacPhail Road / Bel Air, MD 21014). There will also be a wake service during the Sunday viewing at 4PM.
Additionally, Ollie will lie in repose on Monday, March 11, 2019 at St. Mark Roman Catholic Church from 10AM-11AM followed by a Requiem Mass at 11AM (2407 Laurel Brook Road / Fallston, MD 21047). There will be a banquet for all after the Requiem Mass. Information will be provided on the mass program.
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