SOFIA C GARCIA BALATBAT

                                SOFIA C. GARCIA BALATBAT

             Sofia means “Wisdom” in Greek, was full of it and funny wits

               Outstanding mother of three girls: Oliva, Felicisima and Laura

               Finances handled with extreme care when God called Igmedio

               Inspired many relatives and townsfolks for exceptional courage

              A very religious woman who even made rosaries out of Job’s tears

               Chores, children were assigned, also pulled weeds from the fields

               Gave a cute seven-month old boy, Ricardo, a place in this world

               Availed self to cook and serve for San Miguel’s annual “Pabasa”

               Rejoiced when the children and grandchildren received awards

               Christmas, Birthdays, Holidays, all dressed-up so cute and pretty

               In an underground cell the family stayed for safety during WW2

               Always productive, split bamboo sticks for nipa thatch roofing

               Basic skills of people in farming were utilized when she hired them

               Able to give all children Catholic education, obtained college degrees

               Loyal, dedicated, family-loving was awarded “Ulirang Magsasaka”

               Approachable, generous, never failed to share harvests with family

               Thanked God for all the blessings, left four children their inheritances

               Beautiful disposition, frugal daughter born to Isidoro and Florencia

                A strong widow who raised ducks and operated a “Sari-Sari” store

               Tasty “leche flan” and sumptuous foods cooked, served at open-house

                         Laura G. Balatbat-Corpuz, Daughter * March 16, 2019