Teofila Emma Cabela Alcos, lovingly known as Emma, was born on February 28, 1950, in San Pablo, Philippines, and passed away on October 13, 2026.
Emma’s life was marked by faith, resilience, and unwavering determination. Separated from her parents and siblings at a young age, she learned early in life to stand strong through hardship. After losing her husband during the Vietnam War while still young, she found the strength to move forward and build a new life. In 1972, she moved to America after marrying Mauro.
For Emma, family was always her greatest priority. Her career was never her focus; her heart was devoted to raising her four children: Emmaline, Elgene, Elvene, and Eris. She was a loving grandmother to seven grandchildren and a proud great-grandmother to two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her three sisters and her husband, Mauro.
Emma lived by a simple but powerful belief: If you have, you give. She believed in giving generously, loving deeply, and sharing whatever blessings you had with others. Her life was a testament to the strength of a mother's love, the power of faith, and the determination to keep going even when life was difficult.
Her legacy lives on through the family she nurtured, the love she gave, and the values she instilled in those who knew her. She will be remembered always for her unbreakable spirit, generous heart, and enduring faith.
