J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Savellano, Gloria E.

Friday, January 12, 2007

Gloria Estoya Savellano, 62, of Hopewell died Friday, January 12, 2007 at her residence. Mrs. Savellano was born in the Philippines and had made her home in the Hopewell area for 27 years. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, the North Central Virginia Association of Philippine Physicians Auxiliary, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, a member of the Filipino-American Association of Tri-Cities and was a registered nurse. She was the daughter of the late Dalmacio and Celerina Salinas Estoya, and the widow of Dr. Dante G. Savellano. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers Nicholas and Sireno Estoya. Mrs. Savellano is survived by her daughter Grace S. Sorensen and her husband Collin of Woodbridge, VA, two sons, Felix Savellano and his wife Juliette of Hanover, VA, Jed Savellano of Hopewell, one grandson, Dante Villegas Savellano, of Hanover, her fiancee’ Elmer Ramiscal of Virginia Beach, VA, five sisters, Isabel Slama of France, Nelly Tabucug, Ofelia Galang, Sofia Estoya and Sirene Parreno, three brothers, Herman, Antonio and Lidio Estoya, all of Bacolod City, Philippines, and several nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be said on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 6:30 PM, followed by a Christian Wake Service at 7:00 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 11:00 AM in St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. Frank Wiggins, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 510 W. Poythress Street, Hopewell, Virginia 23860. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Felix, Grace and Jed,

Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. What a beautiful lady! The attendance at her funeral mass was evidence of her popularity and the love of many people. Whenever I discussed her with friends, I always spoke of her physical beauty, but especially her inner beauty, which shone through her smile, her
compassion and her kindness to others. I will
be most anxious to sing the Gloria at Mass again; for she is surely up there will all the angels and saints. God Bless Y'all.

Joe & Mickey MFEMF

Posted by: Joe MFEMF at January 19, 2007 01:41 PM

Dear Felix, Grace, and Jed,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I've heard so many wonderful things about your Mom and I know that she will be missed by a lot of people who are dear to her. I will be praying for you and your family.

Our deepest sympathy,
Mellie, Steve, and Cassidy

Posted by: Mellie Durohom Huang at January 18, 2007 10:56 AM

Dear Felix, Grace, Jed and Gloria's Family,
My heart goes out to each of you. I know how hard this time is for your family. With faith you will find peace. My prayers are with you. I was honored to have met your mother and to have been able to be a part of your family history for Grace & Collin's wedding.

With great love,
Jorge Pola

Posted by: Jorge Pola at January 17, 2007 10:49 PM

Dear Felix & Family, Grace & Collin, & Jed,

In searching for words to ease your heartache...I find instead my own tears and a shared sense of your sorrow in the loss of your mom. Auntie Glo always had such a great smile every time I saw her. She’s one of the most warm-hearted people I’ve known. She welcomed us into her home as well as her heart and taken good care of us. Because of your mom I keep those fond east coast memories in a special place in my heart. Auntie has touched many lives such as mine and I’m blessed for having known her. As you keep your mother's love in your heart, remember, too, you're surrounded by thoughts of support and caring-today and in all the days to come.

In this time of deep and very personal sadness for you, these prayers come in faith that God will make His presence gently yet powerfully felt in your life, through the comfort and peace only He can give...

The God of love and peace shall be with you.
2 Corinthians 13:11

Praying for you, and asking God to give you a real sense of His presence and His peace as you walk through this time of sorrow.

With deepest sympathy,
Valentine Salamanca and Family

Posted by: Miss Valentine Salamanca at January 16, 2007 07:42 PM

Grace, Jed, Felix and the family of Gloria Savellano,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. I know your mom was very proud of each of you and she will be greatly missed. Please know that if you need anything I am only a phone call away. My heart goes out to each of you.
Love
-Tyler

Posted by: Tyler Bland at January 16, 2007 11:56 AM

Felix, Grace and Jed:

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was such a wonderful person, and while she will be missed, she will never be forgotten. Each of you brought her great joy and happiness, and we all are blessed for having known her. We'll always remember her beautiful smile!

All of us at St. James will continue to pray for all of you, and we are here should you need anything.

May Our Lord give you the peace, comfort and strength you will need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Posted by: Patti & Tom Allen at January 16, 2007 11:14 AM

Dearest Felix, Grace, Jed and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother touched many lives including ours and she's the most compassionate person we've ever known. We will cherish all the fond memories and will always keep her and your family close to our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are will you all.

With love,
Bobby, Peachy, Kayla and Jacob Choochan

Posted by: Choochan Family at January 16, 2007 10:03 AM

Dear Felix, Grace & Jed,

My deepest condolences and sympathy to all of you. I will always remember Tita Bebe during our first few years in the East Coast. Having only met her for the first time at your place, she embraced us and welcomed us like a long lost family immediately. She will always have a special place in all of us.
Please don't hesitate to give me a ring or email whenever you can. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David, Martha, Sarah Pinto and family

Posted by: Martha Hubeny at January 15, 2007 06:27 PM

Felix, Grace, and Jed:

I am so sorry about your mother. She meant alot to me and was very good to me. I have fond memories of both Gloria and Dante. I also have special memories of each one of you. My heart goes out to all of you and please let me know if there is anything at all that I can do. Don't forget to look to God at this difficult time and he will bring you through it.

With all my love,
Barbara Ferrell Alexander

Posted by: Barbara Ferrell Alexander at January 15, 2007 12:20 PM

Jed, Grace, Felix,

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I wanted to send my sympathy and prayers. I wish that it would be possible to return to Virginia to honor her life. I remember how much I always enjoyed seeing her and how proud she was of her amazing family. I am happy to have had the pleasure of knowing her and each of you.

Peace and Love,
Michael Filippi

Posted by: Michael Filippi at January 14, 2007 10:55 PM

Felix, Grace, Jed and the family of Gloria,
My deepest sympathy for you at this very hard time. You had a "wonderful" mother who loved you very much. We all loved her too. She, as well as your father, were two of the most wonderful people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. My love and prayers go out to each and every one of you.
If there is anything I can do, I am as close as the phone.
With love,
Juanita Bohon

Posted by: Juanita Bohon at January 13, 2007 12:26 PM