Herminia Hilado Belarmino

89, passed away from cardiac arrest at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute in Quezon City, Philippines on Wednesday, August 14, 2012. Herminia was born on January 17, 1923 to Ignacio and Paz (Fontanilla) Hilado in Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines. She was one of eight children. She is survived by her only remaining sibling, Esperanza Hilado, 97. Herminia married Cesar dela Fuente in 1941 and they later divorced in 1970. She is survived by their four children; Teresita, Rodolfo, Carlito and Roberto. In 1970, Herminia left the Philippines and made her way to the United States. She married Andre P. Belarmino on November 1, 1970 in Reno, Nevada. They purchased their first home in Daly City, California, where they have resided ever since. They were actively involved within the Fil-Am community. Herminia was a hardworking, strong and independent woman. She was an educator as well as a world traveler. She began working with the Philippine Airlines on May 1, 1957, and retired on April 30, 1990 after a 33-year career with the company. She also taught a Tagalog class at City College in San Francisco for 28 years. Herminia was a loving wife and mother, a caring and generous grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. She remained a prominent figure in her community as well as the backbone of her family. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. She will be missed dearly, but never forgotten. Family and friends may visit Thursday and Friday, August 2324, after 3p.m. and are invited to attend the Vigil Service, Friday, Aug. 24, at 7p.m. at DUGGAN’S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave, Daly City. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 25, 10:00a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 3700 Callan Blvd, So. San Francisco. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Colma. greatly miss the fun and enjoyment of just being with her. She was, after all, a party girl. Nancy supported in deeds and dollars the Insight Prison Project -- a deeply effective and moving restorative justice program at San Quentin, SF Playhouse, Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation, Meals on Wheels SF, the Salvation Army, The Bay Institute, and personal mentoring of those needing help and knowhow. Nancy requested that there be no

formal service.