Teresita Borja Pascua
Obituary
Teresita Borja Pascua, known to her friends as "Susie," died on Jan. 13. She was 88 years old.
Mrs. Borja Pascua was born to Modesto and Candida Borja on Sept. 16, 1933 in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines. In 1956, she migrated to the United States with the help of her brother Ciriaco Borja to pursue her nursing degree and started her new life in San Francisco. In 1957, she married Fortunato Dumpit Pascua. In 1964, she and her husband of 37 years relocated to Watsonville, where she lived for the majority of her life.
Mrs. Borja Pascua worked in the food canning industry for approximately 12 years and also worked as a CNA for five years. She was known for her dedication, kindness and willingness to help others. Her hobbies included playing the horses, bingo and going to Reno. Most of all, she was proud of and enjoyed being with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Fortunato Borja Pascua, Jr., and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be held today, Jan. 21, from noon-6pm, with a Rosary at 3pm, at Mehl's Colonial Chapel. After services, a reception will be held at the Golden China Restaurant.
Published in The Pajaronian · January 21, 2022