"If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord." (Romans 14:8)  

With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce that Isabel A. Vergara aka Belen unexpectedly passed away while on pilgrimage in the Philippines on February 16, 2016. She was a loving friend, sister, mother and grandmother. She loved her friends, community, church and most importantly loved her family unconditionally.  

She was a retired registered nurse and cancer survivor who was devoted to her family.  She leaves behind a sister, Betty Villalon, her only daughter, Donna Valerio, and grandchildren, Madison and Ethan Valerio.  She loved them dearly and her family and friends will miss her enormously.  

Her family is now in the Phillipines preparing to bring her body back to the States.  We are trying to raise funds to help her family with the burden of unexpected costs associated with bringing her back closer to her loved ones.  Any funds donated are going directly to her family and will help with any and all memorial costs.  

She will be missed by many and will not be forgotten. We will keep everyone updated on memorial arrangements as they become available.