December 17, 1928 - May 13, 2021
Beloved mother of Michael, Daniel and Cynthia Regidor; grandmother of Christopher Regidor and Ethan Sesko Regidor, and wife of 63 years to the love of her life Amador Regidor, Beatriz is also survived by her three deeply loving sisters, Ling Castro of Manila, Luz Hlavaty and Prudence Landicho of Las Vegas, and vast extended family and friends all over the world.
Born in Malita, Philippines, Beatriz was the third daughter of Victor Naidas, Founder and Mayor of the city of Malita, Mindanao. She met her husband Amador at Northern Christian College in Laog City, Ilocos Norte Philippines when she was 19 years old. The couple turned heads everywhere with Beatriz’ striking beauty queen looks and Amador's, devilishly handsome features. However it was Beatriz’ charming ability to hold court that expanded their tremendous circle of friends.
She earned a nursing degree at North General Hospital in Manila, then immigrated to the United States in 1954 and advanced her nursing education at Columbia University in New York. She completed her training at Mount Sinai Hospital and earned her Masters in Science and Registered Nurse designation in 1956.
Amador's devotion to her spanned over 70 years. He patiently waited nearly ten years for the opportunity to solidify their bond of love, finally immigrating to the U.S. and marrying her in Chicago in 1958.
Beatriz cared for thousands of the most fragile newborns at Columbus Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, and as Head Nurse of Neonatal Intensive Care at Illinois Masonic Hospital, from which she finally retired in 1997. She cared deeply for her tiny patients and was emotionally invested in all of the newborns under her care, often telling their stories to her husband and children.
Beatriz loved to cook, socialize and dance. She enjoyed music, ballets, picnics, apple picking and traveling. A devout Catholic, she lived a pious life, filled with love, joy and laughter. She dedicated her life to her family, gave generously and unconditionally in every respect. Her loving spirit was so extraordinary she made a profound difference in the many, many lives she touched.
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http://webcast.funeralrecording.com/events/viewer/54241/hash:779E319C685DB831
Memorial ID: 54241
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Beatriz Regidor’s Celebration of Life
Noon, May 21st
Light lunch, refreshments & memories
Siena Community Center Ballroom
10525 Siena Monte Ave,
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Followed by a buffet dinner at the family residence within the community.
RSVP by 5/19. [email protected] or 424.222.9571
Please email to request ZOOM LINK.
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