Maria Salome N. Miclat

Maria Salome Nombrepia Miclat was born in the Philippines, in the province of Lucban, Quezon, on October 22, 1935. In her early twenties, together with her Aunt, she moved to Olongapo City, where she met and married Blas A. Miclat on January 31, 1960. Her first born was Maria Rossana, followed by four more children namely, Rolando, Dalisay, Ricardo and Noel. She has six grandchildren and one more on the way. She was a very ordinary person who seemed content to live a quiet life, who loved to plant fruit bearing trees and flowers and loved cooking. A very simple, loving, generous and caring wife, mother and grandmother. As a tribute to Tatay & Nanay, their theme song, “Smile”, would always be a reminder for us:

Smile though your heart is aching

Smile even though it’s breaking

When there are clouds in the sky,

you’ll get by If you smile

through your fear and sorrow

Smile and maybe tomorrow

You’ll see the sun come

shining through for you.

Light up your face with gladness

Hide every trace of sadness

Although a tear may be ever so near

That’s the time you must keep on trying

Smile, what’s the use of crying?

You’ll find that life is still worthwhile

If you just smile.

Thank you Nanay for everything, you will always be in our hearts.