A tribute to Arlene Paulino Taitague Acfalle, September 9,1955 - January 11, 2017. Eternal light grant unto her O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.
EULOGY: In Loving Memory Of Arlene T. Acfalle January 19, 2017 Written by Annie Acfalle Stout
On behalf of the family, I want to thank you for coming here today to honor the memory of our beloved Arlene. Please keep her husband, children, grandchildren, her brothers and sisters in your thoughts and prayers. They need renewed strength every day to move on without her.
My siblings and I want to share some of our fondest memories of Arlene, but how can you summarize in just a few minutes what she meant to us and how she touched our lives for over 30 years.
Arlene was the first daughter-in-law and was treated just like a daughter by our parents. They lived next to our mom and pop’s home and she would always share whatever she was cooking with them.
For those of us living back here, whenever we go home, she would always cook fish, bistake and hot rice as she knew we loved to eat them with finadene and manahoc.
Arlene had a heart of gold and would literally take the shirt of her back to help people in need. She had a “ready smile” with beauty inside and out. Her compliments came naturally and was so gifted in lifting you up with kind words. She knew how to make a person feel good and confident about themselves.
She loved beautiful things, but won’t hesitate in a minute to give it away if it would make someone happy.
She was a very spiritual person and always so generous in offering mass for someone needing prayers. Even though her health deteriorated, her spirit remained strong. She spent her final stages of her sickness participating in church activities unless she was too weak to attend.
Our kids remembered her delicious homemade bread and donuts.
She loved her children and there wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for them or for someone she cared about.
When she was first diagnosed of her illness she took the news calmly. Her children were a “match” as donors, but she unselfishly declined and insisted not to even pursue it. She was determined to fight the disease by undergoing dialysis while she waited for a donor. She was an inspiration to all of us and she gave so much of herself expecting so little in return.
Arlene leaves behind a loving husband (Ben), children (Zach, Vanessa/Andre and Eric) and her precious grandchildren who adored her!
To our brother Ben, niece, nephews and grandchildren:
Please don’t despair as she will always be with you in spirit. May the Lord give you the strength to endure the pain and sorrow as you grieve. We will be grieving right along with you! Always remember her sweet smiling face among the angels always looking down at her loved ones.
You all expressed your sorrows differently, but one thing that you share is the love you had for her and finding comfort that she was no longer suffering.
To Arlene’s siblings and families:
Our hearts hurt along with yours. Your sister Arlene was very special to us. She fought a brave battle and was always in such great spirits to the end. Some of you didn’t get the opportunity to say good bye or tell her how much you loved her. Please find comfort that she always knew that her family loved her so much.
Although time will heal our wounds, it’s difficult to endure the pain and sorrow. She would want you to dwell on the happy times with her and let the sad fade away.
She may have left us in body and spirit, but she will remain forever in our hearts.
We will miss her kind smile, generosity and loving ways.
In closing-I want to thank everyone for making this a very special tribute to our beloved Arlene. Un Dankulu na Si Yuus Maase ginen todo i familian mame.
Adios Arlene chelun mame adios esta ki manhalit talo!
May you rest in peace, in unity with our Lord Jesus Christ and may his perpetual light shine upon you always.
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