Purificacion Rocas Oriondo

Purificacion Rocas Oriondo, 69, born on May 12, 1946, in Batangas, Philippines, passed away May 6, 2016. She resided in Baldwin Park, California at the time of her passing. Puring's passion for learning, teaching, and mentoring traces back to her early years. She attended high school at Far Eastern University, excelling in Physics. She continued her education by going to college graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Puring had an affinity for mathematics; she completed one year of masters program in math at University of Santo Tomas before switching to education where she became an elementary school teacher at Colegio de Santa Rosa. Next she taught Math at Mabini Elementary (Quiapo Manila). Through this profession she took pride and joy in teaching children various ways to solve math problems.

Puring is survived by her loving husband Oscar, three children - Darwin (wife-Jocelyn), Joyce and Marissa (husband-Allen), and seven grandchildren (Oscar, Kayla, Isabel, Aiden, Kylie,Jessalen, Dominic). She also leaves behind her five younger siblings - Dionisia, Alfredo (wife-Perla), Mario (wife - Fely), Sevilla (husband - Dante), Bert, and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews. She also leaves behind supportive in-laws - Romy (wife Beth), Naty (husband Perting), Fely, Nene, Neng (husband Bill), Alelie and Lorie (husband Marlex).

Puring surrounded herself with all her family members. She is the anchor to keep everyone grounded, the wall of fortitude to draw strength from during troubled times, most of all she is LOVE. Her love for others was unwavering even until the last days of her life. We will miss the smile that radiates the room like sun rays and watching her getting lost in thought listening to Elvis gospel music. We will miss the gentle yet strong touch of those nurturing hands, the constant words of encouragement, the comfort food prepared to welcome family into her heart and home.

On May 6, 2016 this earthly world lost a beautiful lady, Heaven however, gained an angel.

Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Covina, California.