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This is us when we met again in 2015. Despite the distance between us, we managed to keep our friendship. I will always cherish our SSCW memories, our carpool rides, celebratory dinners, retreats/trips, and deep conversations. You inspire me in so many ways, Des. You are humble, passionate, and selfless. When you got sick, you still had your mission in mind. You may not know it, but you have touched so many lives. Rest Easy, Des. I won't say goodbye, dear friend, for you and I will meet again.

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Our decades of friendship will always be  cherished in my heart. Thank you for the joy in every cup of coffee we shared. For every prayer and words of encouragement, those I will terribly miss. Our life's struggles were  made light as we shared God's grace in every step. You now have found and the well deserved "  Pearl of Great Price! Thank you for the beautiful memories!  Please bring my love with you! Vaya con Dios! I love you Des! #proudbffofdes gaymunarriz

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THE JOURNEY OF 2 DECADES OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP WITH MS.DES....Who would ever thought that our friendship will thrive and expand these much Ms. Des...i was a yoing professed when i meet you at ICAM...You were so passionate with everything...in a bunch of Religious and Lay students you have reached out far beyond what i can imagine...i witness the roller coaster of yours and my.life and we.never thought that such would cement the beauty of sisters....friends....and mission partners...THANK YOU FOR BRINGING INTO MY LIFE a NEW PHASE OF COMMUNITY....THE BOND WE CREATE WITH...GAY...YAS...SSCW...DSLU CLE TEACHERS...NEW FRIENDS...OUTREACHES...are a few of what you love most....thank you for sharing them.with.me and above all our last HEART TO HEART TALK was the last of spiritual exchange that have helped us verbally expressed our gratitude and appreciate our life and mission...thank you LORD for this gift...and i beg you LORD to grant DES A BLESSED AND PEACEFUL REST and to help us journey with JAN JAN in this trying time and grant him the blessings he needs...may we continue to be present to him...AMEN...WE LOVE YOU DES AND WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR HEARTS....JAN WE WILL TRY TO BE PRESENT FOR YOU....TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS!

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Thank you Ms Des for for sharing your friendship, positivity, and kindness to many many people.

My first year of teaching was made more memorable by the wonderful educators who inspired me.
Ms. Des, you are definitely one of them. Thank you for continuing to care and to reach out throughout the years. I always appreciate you and the positivity that you share.

You have touched the lives of so many people through your passion and genuine care. You are well loved and well remembered.

My memories of you will always be treasured, Ms Des. Your life is a blessing. Be at Peace. ❤️

-Nonette

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Ms. Des has been our CLE teacher since grade 1 to 6. I will never forget how she taught us and introduced us to God. I LOVE YOU, MS. DES! Youve really made a big impact in my life

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I still vividly remember the moments when Ms.Des brought such an impact in my life, when I was in first grade,  a new student entering st.scho, I remember Ms.Des would often choose top 5 students who displayed the best conduct and wrote our names on the board, which really motivated us to be at our best behavior, i remember it was the year 2005 our batch was grade 2, the first year of merit cards distribution in st scho and many of us did not recieve merit cards and you were so shocked for all of us and would say we all deserved merit cards, you were the only teacher who said that. In grade 3 you joked around by all of us having boyfriends soon and then us being your 9 year old students said “ ewwwww “ in 4th grade you taught us how to pray, thank him first, then ask, then pray for others, to this day I still follow that format in my prayers. In 5th grade we were introduced to lectio divina and in 6th grade we all wanted to use the rain maker because you made it look so fun to do. Most of all, in all my years in st scho no one is as passionate in reaching out for the needy as you are, Ms.Des. No one is as giving as you. When I first entered st scho back in 2004 it was you who insipired me to join my very first club, the outreach club and at an early age you gave me that opportunity to serve and play with the children of inchican. You also told our batch to always wear the belt of benedictine values around our waste, and we will be protected as we go our separate ways in life. More than 10 years later and i still keep that in mind. I have so much fond memories with you Ms. Des, your kindness, genuine big heart and love has shaped me to be who I am today, even when we all entered highschool, and you were not our teacher anymore, you still looked out for us, reminded us to always stay grounded and rooted in our benedictine values as we would bump into you, and would cheer us on as we almost entered college. The last time I saw you was January 2020, its been 6 years since I last saw and even talked to you, it was just a coincidence bumping into you and yet you were still the same Ms.Des I met when I was 7, you called me, asked how i am, even conversed with my mom because thats who you are, you also develop relationships with our parents, we took a photo together, you hugged me tight and said you were proud of who i have become, i cant believe that was the last time I saw you, but I am so happy God made us cross paths for the last time at that moment. He knew I needed to thank you in person. I have so much more I want to say, but cant seem to compose my thoughts and feelings, Ms.Des, you will forever be remembered by so many of your students, you served your purpose in this world and your legacy will surely live on. Im still crying knowing I can never talk to you or hug you physically again but I find comfort knowing you are no longer in pain and that you are now home with our Father. I love you so much Ms.Des, so so much, thank you for touching our lives. Til we meet again.

Dear Kuya Jan and the whole family, were all here for you, praying for your comfort.

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For a true and genuine person I met, I felt so blessed in getting to know you and being one of your many companions at St. Scho Westgrove. Your kindness and honesty really touched my life. It could be not so long, but I felt the connections at once, I found another sister in you. Thank you for all that we have shared, laughters, fear, joy and blessings. You wil be forever remembered and won't be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Rita

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MY DEAREST BESTIE
SAYING GOODBYE TO U IS NOT EASY
GOODBYES ARE NOT ４EVER
GOODBYES ARE NOT THE END
THEY SIMPLY MEAN I'll MISS U
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
THANKS THE  GUD MEMORIES HAVE WITH U
sbi  mo babalik k p dto dhil gusto mo punta
ng TOKYO DISNEY  LOVEU BEST
４EVER YOUR MY BF
THANKS ４ EVERYTHING

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People say life is short, but not for someone who lived life to the fullest. While I missed the chance to become one of your students because I entered St. Scho Westgrove in high school and you taught the younger batches, I will never forget how light I felt every time we met along the corridors of the school campus. You simply lightened the corner where you stood. No doubt, your motherly love was easily felt by every person you encountered. You have fought a good fight. May you find everlasting comfort in the arms of our Creator. I will continue to celebrate your life by recounting the good memories we shared and including you in my prayers.

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I will always remember you as someone who has been faithful to God. You have been a witness to how His love can help  move mountains, how it can heal and protect, how it can transform.
Your life has been an inspiration to your friends, colleagues, family. Rest now in peace in God's loving embrace, Ms.Des. You have led a full life with the Lord by your side. You will always be remembered fondly.  -Gerg