Amparo Pascual Mangona

Amparo Pascual Mangona was born on November 8, 1938 in Quezon City, Philippines. She was the sixth of eight children to Emilio and Milania Pascual.

After earning a dressmaking degree from Manila’s De Luxe Fashion School in 1957, she went on to become a professional seamstress and pattern maker.

Amparo later met David at a local market through an introduction quietly orchestrated by his older sister. The rest is history and they married on June 5, 1960. Soon after, they were blessed with two children, Nelson and Edith.

In search of a better opportunity, Amparo and her family immigrated to Los Angeles in 1971. In the years that followed, the Mangonas welcomed families into their home on South Dillon Street.

They continued to build a lasting legacy, including four grandchildren: Nicole, Bryan, Christine, and Jasmine. Amparo’s life was filled with all the things she loved: sewing, playing music, growing roses, making hot cakes for the grandkids, and watching Family Feud.

Surrounded by loved ones, Amparo passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025 at 86 years old. She is survived by her husband, daughter, and family. We thank you, God, for bringing Amparo into our lives.