Helena Claudio Eugenio Westrate

Helena Claudio Eugenio Westrate, aged 65, of Santa Ignacia, Philippines went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 15, 2021. Helena graduated with a nursing degree from Central Luzon Doctors' Hospital School of Nursing in Tarlac City, Philippines. She came to the U.S. in March of 1986 with her son, Raymond, and younger brother, Roque. During her 35 year nursing career, Helena obtained a license to practice nursing in 3 states - California, Arizona, and Michigan. She worked at various health institutions and nursing homes. Despite being on her feet many hours of the day on the nursing floor, Helena ran a number of half marathons and races during her recent life. She loved running ever since she was a child. Helena also enjoyed cooking, running, gardening, baking, crocheting, traveling, and more. Helena's grandchildren were her pride and joy. There was no limit to all the sweet things she did for them. She was a proud member of the Santa Ignacia society of America where she participated in medical missions, providing healthcare to her country, and distributing fruit to school children in the Philippines. Helena lived a full life and she did it graciously and selflessly. She was loved by many and has touched many lives.

Her parents, Kayser and Soledad Eugenio; sister-in-law, Miriam Dewey; nephews, Kenneth Dewey and Jacob Barnes; preceded her in death.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Kenneth Westrate; her children, Raymond (Nadine) Eugenio, Malia Eugenio; step-children, Kenny (Heather) Westrate, Tony (Allison) Westrate, Mary Westrate, Debbie (Tim) Stapert; her 12 grandchildren; her brothers and sister, Angelio (Corazon) Eugenio, Connie (Ferdan) Dacayanan, Kayser (Imelda) Eugenio; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert (Edwina) Westrate, David (Barbara) Westrate, Mark (Lee) Westrate, Robert Dewey; and her many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family will greet visitors on Saturday, Nov 6th, and Sunday, Nov 7th, from 2 to 6 pm in the Evergreen Room of the Forest Lawn Mortuary in Covina Hills. The address is: 21300 Via Verde St, Covina, CA 91724.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am, Monday, November 8th at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church. The address is: 830 W Bonita Ave, Claremont, CA 91711.