Magdalena (Gragasin) Celestino
Obituary
Magdalena Gragasin Celestino, known as "Dalen" by family and friends, died on Feb. 28, less than a month after celebrating 44 years of marriage to her husband Fernando Celestino.
Mrs. Gragasin Celestino was born in Ayson Gerona Tarlac, Philippines on July 7, 1945 to Felomina and Paulo Gragasin.
She was the mother of Jeanne and Perry. She raised her children with love and devotion in Watsonville with her husband Fernando.
As a housekeeping employee at Dominican Hospital for 22 years, she was known for her dedication, kindness and willingness to always help. Her hobbies included storytelling, and making everyone laugh, playing bingo, playing slot machines in casinos, traveling to San Diego, dining out with family and watching the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors games on TV. She was most proud of her children, grandchildren and family.
She is survived by her husband, Fernando, daughter, Jeanne Celestino, son, Perry Celestino, and two grandchildren.
Aside from the children she doted on, she is survived by her sister in the Philippines, Juana Gragasin, and her brother in Watsonville, Alberto Gragasin.
Mehl's Colonial Chapel has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Published in The Pajaronian · March 12, 2021