I’m not only saying goodbye to my aunt, but also to my godmother, my family matriarch, & someone who held a special place in my ❤️.

She lived a life defined not by what she had, but by what she gave. She gave so much of herself to so many people.

She helped raise my father & my other uncles/aunts. She was there during their younger years, guiding & supporting them. That nurturing spirit never left her. Throughout her life, she continued caring for others, especially family.

I always admired her generosity. She was never wealthy, but that never stopped her from helping those in need. Many of us cousins faced difficult circumstances growing up, yet she always found a way to lend a hand, offer encouragement, share advice, or simply make us feel loved.

To me, she was the glue that held our family together. She kept us connected through the years, through celebrations, challenges, & everything in between. Because of her, many of us cousins remained close. She reminded us that family should be cherished & never taken for granted.

Little by little, illness took pieces of her from us, & it was 💔. But it never took away the essence of who she was. It never erased her kindness, the lives she touched, or the love she poured into her family for decades.

When I think of her now, I want to remember her strength, generosity, laughter, caring heart, & the countless ways she made people feel seen & loved.

Ninang Inot, thank you for the ❤️ you gave our families. TY for helping shape so many lives, including mine. TY for showing us what true generosity looks like & for keeping our family together. 

It hurts to say goodbye but I find comfort knowing you lived a long life filled w/ purpose & love. Your work here is done, & you can finally rest.

Your ❤️ lives on in all of us, everyone you helped, every gathering you made special, every lesson you taught us, & every memory we carry in our ❤️.

You will be deeply missed… isang mahigpit na yakap.

Rest peacefully Ninang…

Jing

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Antonina Molina Obana

June 12, 1936 – June 9, 2026

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