Questions & answers

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Questions about Celerina’s passing and farewell, her life and photographs, and how to leave a remembrance of your own.

How did Celerina pass away?

Celerina passed away on September 10, 2026, at the Philippine General Hospital in Manila. She was 67 years old.

She had been living with breast cancer, and complications of that illness were the underlying cause of her death.

Where was Celerina laid to rest?

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church in Basey, Samar. She was laid to rest at Basey Public Cemetery on September 21, 2026.

Photographs from her farewell are part of the memorial album.

The pin marks Celerina’s resting place. You can also use the directions link below.

Celerina’s resting placeBasey Public Cemetery · Basey, Samar
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Who was Celerina Chirivilla Odinada?

Celerina was born on November 21, 1958, in Brgy. Lawa-an, Basey, Samar. She devoted her working life to teaching elementary school children, and retired from Basey I Central Elementary School in 2023.

Her roots, her teaching years, and the chapters of her life are gathered in her life story.

Who is Celerina survived by?

Celerina is remembered by her immediate family, including Solmarie Bacason, and by relatives, friends, former students, and colleagues in Basey and beyond.

Where can I see photographs of Celerina?

The memorial album gathers photographs from her life, her teaching years, and the community’s farewell. Through her eyes holds the photographs kept on her own phone.

How can I leave a remembrance?

Use the remembrance form on the tributes page. Each message passes an automated safety check and is reviewed before it appears, so it may take a little time before your words are published.

There is also a candle you can light as a quiet gesture of remembrance.

Can I download and share the photographs?

Yes. The photographs on this memorial are free to download, copy, share, and republish, without attribution and without asking permission.

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