Ester Libre Lasala's Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Ester L. Lasala, who departed this life on July 19, 2025. She was born on August 5, 1935, in Manila, Philippines to Moises Libre and Librada Libre.She was predeceased in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Rodolfo (aka Rudy); her brother, Joaquin Tuyor; and her brother-in-law, Joffree Collo. She is survived by her sister, Conception Collo and family; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Carlos Lasala and Cecelia Lasala and family; sister-in-law, Aurelia Tuyor and family.She dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her four children and their spouses - Haydee and Tom Sigler, Debbie and Michael Rosario, Leslie Ruiz, and Tyrone and Adelia Lasala. Grace Padilla Chua stayed with our family as a foreign exchange student from the Philippines and was considered her daughter. She adored her granddaughters: Aleiah Rodriguez (spouse, Edgar Rodriguez) Sarah Wilson (spouse, John Wilson), Katrina Vitug (spouse, Paul Vitug), Tiffany Ruiz, Michele Rosario, and Emilee Lasala = [WER6N6G] forever. She is survived by four amazing great grandsons: Ezio Rodriguez, Ezra Rodriguez, Ivander Vitug and Kassian Vitug. Additionally, an amazing great granddaughter, Abigail Mae Wilson.She aspired to become a concert pianist, but instead traveled across the vast ocean to start a family with Rudy in California (the land of wealth and opportunity). I traveled with her on this ship in 1962, which makes me think of this poem is most appropriate for her departure from us.The ShipWhat is dying?I am standing on the seashore; a ship sails in the morning breeze and starts for the ocean.She is an object of beauty, and I stand watching her till at last she fades on the horizon and someone at my side says:"She is Gone."Gone!Where?Gone from my sight that is all.She is just as large in the masts, hull and spars as she was when I saw her, and just as able to bear her load living freight to its destination.The diminished size and total loss of sight is in me, not in her, and just at the moment when someone at my side says:"She is Gone."There are others watching her, who are watching her coming, and other voices take up a glad shout:"There she comes!"And that is dying.(Unknown Author)Mom, I am glad our family and friends are there at the heavenly dock, welcoming you into port.Rest in peace and we love you, Mom. Enjoy your new adventures. We will greatly miss you!
Our family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the dedicated caregivers for their compassionate care and support during Mom's long battle with Alzheimer's. Their efforts in providing care and comfort, managing pain, and ensuring a peaceful transition will always be remembered. We are deeply thankful for their kindness.
A Mass will be held on August 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at Padre Serra Parish 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, CA. A reception will follow at Lola Betty's Kitchen 2071 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA.
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