Dodita "Judy" B. Ong

Diodita Ong passed away peacefully at her home and into the arms of her Savior on January 15th, 2024, after a long and bravely fought battle with Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS). We are certain the Lord and her loved ones welcomed her home with joy and open arms. Diodita was 73 years of age. Diodita was born on October 19th, 1950, in the Province of Leyte in the Philippines. She went to college in the Philippines and pursued a degree in secretarial work. She moved to San Francisco, California in 1970 where she began to build a life and start her family. Shortly after, she received accreditation for, and began working as, a nursing assistant in a county hospital in Fairfield, a city in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. She worked as a nursing assistant until she retired in 2014. Diodita was known for her beauty, style, resilience, faith, and vibrant personality. She had an immense passion for her family, spiritual work, adventure and was respected by her family and friends. Diodita enjoyed entertaining and cooking for her loved ones. She was a dedicated and active member of the Banal Na Pag-aaral (BNP) church and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Diodita was predeceased by her late husband, Edgar De Mesa (1986) and her son, Vladimir De Mesa (2022). She is survived by her husband of 36 years Generoso Ong, daughter Charmaine (Abel) Quidachay, daughter Christine (Andrew) Santiago, daughter Charlaine De Mesa, and son Gerald (Ashley) Ong. She is also survived by her 10 perfect grandchildren (Anthony, Tiyana, Jhasmine, Alyssa, Angel, AJ, Ahlias, Isaac, Shiloh, Chase) and 2 brilliant great-grandchildren (Kingston, Khalil). Diodita’s Novena prayer began on January 16th, 2024, and will continue through January 24th, 2024. The Viewing will be on Wednesday, January 24th from 11am – 1pm at Holy Family Catholic Church: 200 Antonina Avenue, American Canyon, CA 94503. Her Funeral service will follow immediately after from 1-2pm on the same day at Holy Family. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held in her honor after the funeral; details to come. Finally, she will be laid to rest by her family in San Diego, California later in the week. To donate flowers for Diodita, please call B&B Floral at 707-552-8757 Please consider donating to Holy Family Catholic Church https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Giving/holy402264

Dodita "Judy" B. Ong

October 19, 1950 - January 15, 2024