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Beautiful photo of Mama Mai, lovingly remastered by Andrew ❤️

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Mama Mai trying to see if she can take home the sign...it has her name on it daw kasi😂

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Hi Lola Mai, I hope you’re doing good in heaven now. We want to thank you for everything you've done for us and for every moment we shared with you. I still remember the days where you'd always treat me along with Lola Nats unto whatever I want, It doesn't matter if it’s a toy or a food, but seeing me happy already feels the same for the both of you.  How I hope you live more than those years so at least you could see me graduate and achieve my goals. But things just happened so fast.  But still, don't you worry Lola Mai, because you will always be forever in our hearts and will always be one of my inspirations, especially in achieving my dreams. We love you so much Lola Mai. You’re in good hands now.
Regards,
Ariel and Feraldo/Consolacion Fam

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I'll always remember Mama Mai as someone who just always exuded joy. She seemed to have never lost her childlike wonder. I hope we can all grow old to be like her: curious and cheerful. I'm just happy that she had a long life — one she shared with Auntie Nats. Even in old age, they clearly loved each other so much and they had such a beautiful partnership. For that alone I'd like to think that she lived a full life here. - Anna

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tmai's presence is colorful and she was bigger than life! - Matot

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Whenever the pain of losing our one and only Honey Mai becomes too great, we should remember with gratitude the moments we've spent with her, enjoying each other's company, her wonderful cooking, the witty jokes and the fun of telling her "Siakon Auntie ti bumaban diay basement, baka madulas ka sa hagdanan."

Behind the sorrow, there is also happiness in my heart, for the beautiful blessing of time and togetherness in Iris Place, even if it was just for a while.

T'Mai, I know you are now in heaven with Jesus and the saints and is being given the words, "Well done, my good and faithful daughter. Enter now into the joy of the Lord."

We love you T'Mai.

❤️Nakkong mo Digna

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Lola Mai,
The way you left us is so sudden, we were not able to hug, kiss and tell you how much we love you for the very last time. I don’t want to question God for I know He wrote this in your book of life.
Because of you, I was able to know the feeling of a grandparent’s love. You are one of the reasons why I have to strive harder, I want to tell you my achievements every time I see you. You never fail to show me that you are proud of me even in my smallest achievement.
Thank you is not enough to tell you how greatful I am. I am lucky and blessed that I was able to feel your love. Your smile will always remind me that everything will be all right. Don’t worry about all the people you left behind especially Lola Naty, we have each other.
You will always have a special place in my heart. This isn’t good bye, watch over us until we see each other again. Thank you for everything. I love you sooooooooooo much Lola Mai.

Love,
Jessa

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This photo of Mama Mai and me was taken during our trip to Ilocos in 2019. I couldn’t find the photo where she was trying to carry the buko and acting like it was so heavy. Mama Mai would always make me laugh. I guess that’s how I’ll remember her — as someone who makes me really happy. I would always look forward to her coming home.

🤍 anina

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To our dearest lola/auntie Mai,

We are very thankful to have such an amazing woman be part of our lives. Thank you for loving us and supporting us unconditionally. We will always remember you as our  jolly and youthful aunt/lola. You served as our model and we will emulate the life that you have lived; a life full of love, care, and generosity. You might not be with us physically anymore but we know that you will always be with us in spirit. Please keep watching over us and guiding us. We love you and we will always remember you deep in our hearts.

Love, Lani and family

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My fondest memory of my dear Sis Mai is when she reminds me to take my medicine at the end of every phone conversation. That's how our calls ended and that's how I felt her genuine care and concern for me. That is a precious memory
that will forever stay in my heart!

Thank you Sis Mai for the love and laughter we've shared throughout the decades, and for always counting us as your own family. I love you and I will miss you forever.

With love,
your Sis Aida

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West Side Story (3/10) Movie CLIP - Maria (1961) HD

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I was tuned in to RJ FM just this morning and what a coincidence...a song titled MARIA was played. I just sat and listened to the beauty of the song. - Matot

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West Side Story (3/10) Movie CLIP - Maria (1961) HD

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I picture Mama Mai almost always with a bag, Lesportsac in particular. I remember she saw me toting one once and she remarked "I love that brand!". She carries it crossbody and, for some reason, I often catch Mama Ating say something to her then in went her hand to fish out whatever it was that Mama Ating needed...like pulling out wondrous surprises from a magician's hat! A common sight when the mamas are together, something we take for granted, but now a very symbolic and meaningful memory for me. Mama Mai's Lesportsac is a bagful of love and care for Mama Ating, and for that, I will always be grateful to God for bringing them together, for bringing Mama Mai into our lives.
Hug Jenny tight for me, Mama Mai!
❤️ APPLE

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auntie mai is mama mai to some and honey mai to some more and i think i am the only one who called her tmai. she loved all her titles but the most she would like to hear is mommey(mommy). that was how we ended all our fone calls. tmai calling me anak and me calling her mommey when we said our goodbyes! it never failed to make tmai giggle. she  really was tickled pink everytime i call her that- mommey. and now is my final sad farewell. bye mommey! - Matot

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We all had our memorable moments with our Auntie Mai and of course, those moments are usually funny. Very funny.

A “recent” funny moment I had with Auntie Mai was during our get-together in our house to celebrate Uno’s 4th birthday back in 2017. Remember the parlor games we played like PINOY HENYO? We all had a great time playing that game even though most of the players did not guess their respective mystery word.

And then there was the raffle. When it was Auntie Mai’s turn she obviously had to pick a rolled paper among the many in the container. I was right beside her so I can read what’s written on the paper when she unrolled it. The paper read “BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME. SEE YOU ON UNO’S SEVENTH BIRTHDAY”. We both laughed after which she said something like “I will definitely be there.” And I truly believed then that she and Auntie Nats will really come on Uno’s 7th birthday. Unfortunately, something happened in 2020 that prevented us from celebrating that milestone and being with our beloved aunts.

Thank you so much Auntie Mai for so many things. You were like my mother particularly during my early NAVY years. Thank you for doing my laundry during the weekends I’d visit you guys when I was still stationed in Virginia and Connecticut. Words, and I am not even great in composing them, will not be enough to express my gratitude to you.

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, AUNTIE MAI!
- Lex

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To me, one of the most memorable things about Honey Mai were the tiny rollers on her head. When I was a kid, I would look up at her and see countless of them adorning and twisting sections of her hair. When she would remove them, her hair would spring up with bouncy curls that framed her gleeful face. Matched with her fair skin and kind eyes, she always appeared reserved and meek. But, what’s unexpected is that whenever she opened her mouth, her boisterous laughter and demeanor would spring out. Because of this, she never failed to light up the room no matter how gloomy the weather or the mood. Even in long-distance calls from their home miles and miles away from us, she always made me smile with her jokes and stories. That’s how kind she truly was…even though I could only hear her voice, I felt as if she always spoke from her heart because her words we were always as sweet as honey. Love you always, Honey Mai! - Alexa

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Age is a funny thing. Honey Mai had this running gag with me wherein she would tell me her age in reverse. I remember when she talked to me last, she was so excited for her 90th birthday since she would then be able to say she was “9 years old”. I spent my whole life seeing Mama Mai as a constant, someone who never changed (in a good way). She would always be this small, sweet, yearly surprise that awaited me. I never really knew where “Honey Mai” came from, and I didn’t really question it. Honey Mai was always Honey Mai, and she will always be the kid-in-an-older-body I know. Honey Mai is someone I want to be like, wherein I don’t grow up and keep my happiness and enthusiasm for life alive. She’ll live on in the sweet, childlike things for me; the sunshine after the rain, a cool summer breeze, an extra soft cookie, and many more. I love you, Honey Mai! - Igo