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Aurora "Auring" Alegado Ballares

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

August 13, 1944 - February 2, 2021

Aug 13, 1944 - Feb 2, 2021

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Barbara Massoff

My daughter and I were invited to Ylani’s home in California. An engagement shower had been planned. We met all the members of the family. We were charmed by Aurora’s and Virgo’s warmth and sincerity. We felt an attachment almost immediately. We’re so sorry for our loss. We came to love her very much.

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Karen Braun

I first met Aurora when she applied for a job in the Finance Dept of St Joseph Hospital of Orange in Orange, CA about 15 years ago. She immediately struck me as conscientious, intelligent and honest....Three essential qualities for the job for which she applied. Her position carried enormous responsibility as well as the ability to complete a variety of stressful daily tasks under strict time constraints. I never had one regret about bringing Aurora into the Finance Department. I could count on Aurora every single day. She had great attention to detail, always bringing problems to my attention in a timely manner. Aurora clearly had a strict set of life values that she lived by and I sincerely respected her and trusted her completely in handling the hospital assets. Above all that...Aurora was a good soul. I learned a lot about myself from her. The department was better because of her contributions and I will remember her always. 🙏❤️

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Brooke and Shawn Miyasaki

My love goes out to all of you, Ballares Family! Her vibrancy for life is felt so clearly, and she certainly passed on that spirit to all of you! I hold you all in my thoughts, and an extra special embrace for your Dad. With love.

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Christine Ballares Ehanno

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Christine Ballares Ehanno

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and support. It means so much to me. I will forever cherish... Read more Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and support. It means so much to me. I will forever cherish the memories we... Read more Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love... Read more

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Brandi O'Neal

Oh Mrs. Ballares how I already miss you. You made me feel like family the 1st time I walked into your home. So many fond memories from the amazing food, to late night karaoke, warm hugs and huge smiles and sometimes a quick phrase I didn’t always understand and I’d give Eric a look and he’d shrug and I’d give you a smile in response. How I adore you. Your spontaneity, your joy, and true love for all those loved ones the Lord gave you and all those whom he put your path. You are already so much missed by so many! Praising the Lord for his love in making a way for us to be reunited with Him by repentance and faith in him. I look forward the day I get to see our Savior face to face and you again! Ballares Family you are all in my prayers daily. My heart aches for you all. We love you all so much!! Mrs. Ballares I already miss your sweet smile and hugs! Until we meet again!!!💗

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Don Ballares

Love you Brandi. Thanks for sharing. Love you Brandi. Thanks for sharing. Love you Brandi. Thanks for sharing.

Ylani Massoff

Brandi, Thank you for your prayers. Love to you and all the family!! ❤️❌⭕️❌⭕️❤️ Brandi, Thank you for your prayers. Love to you and all the family!! ❤️❌⭕️❌⭕️❤️ Brandi, Thank you for your prayers. Love to you and... Read more

Christine Ballares Ehanno

Thank you for your love and prayers. I will cherish those moments forever. Thank you for your love and prayers. I will cherish those moments forever. Thank you for your love and prayers. I will cherish... Read more

Tina Matic

Much love and strength to the Ballares family as they honor and celebrate their mom, wife, and Lola today. You are in my prayers.

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Ylani Massoff

Thank you, Tina. We appreciate your prayers. Love to all the family. Xoxo 😘 Thank you, Tina. We appreciate your prayers. Love to all the family. Xoxo 😘 Thank you, Tina. We appreciate your prayers. Love to... Read more

Christine Ballares Ehanno

Tina, we grew up together and will cherish those memories forever. Thank you for your love and support. Tina, we grew up together and will cherish those memories forever. Thank you for your love and support. Tina, we grew up together and will cherish those memories... Read more

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Roya Pasqualone

I'll never forget that crazy ride to the airport to make it to Vegas on time! I have so many fond memories of your mother, I love her and all of you very much. My condolences to you all 🙏💗

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Christine Ballares Ehanno

Thank you so much! We love and cherish your family as well. We appreciate your love and support. Thank you so much! We love and cherish your family as well. We appreciate your love and support. Thank you so much! We love and cherish your family ... Read more

Ylani Massoff

Love you, Roya! Xoxo Love you, Roya! Xoxo Love you, Roya! Xoxo

Melinda Massoff

I think I first met Aurora as a house guest. My Mom and I travelled to California for Ylani's west coast bridal shower. We were so warmly welcomed and felt completely comfortable and at ease. We felt right at home. I was so impressed with the plastic protective covers on the floor of Aurora's Toyota Sienna that I tried to replicate it (badly) when I got home. Aurora was so kind and warm but also really funny and witty. Always in on the joke! I am glad I got to know her. I am so sad for all of you. We Massoffs know what it's like to lose a parent far too young and we share in your grief. Nothing seems right and it's a searing pain that's hard to bear. We are so grateful that Virgo and Aurora made the big trip from California to New York for David's bar mitzvah. We were so happy to share that milestone with them. I have a lot of happy memories of Aurora, but a sweet one is sharing churros with her, Jane, Mike, Ylani and my boys at the Disney parade. Everyone was sitting, she grabbed me and said "lets, go." We had just gotten a good vantage point and I was pretty comfortable but when Aurora tells you to do something, you do it. We ran to churro seller and brought them back. I can still taste them. May her memory be a blessing.

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Don Ballares

Beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing that. Beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing that. Beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing that.

Ylani Massoff

Thanks for bringing me back!! Mom loved spending that time with all of you. So many great times. Thanks ... Read more Thanks for bringing me back!! Mom loved spending that time with all of you. So many great times. Thanks for sharing, Mel. Xoxo... Read more Thanks for bringing me back!! Mom loved spending that... Read more

Christine Ballares Ehanno

What beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and prayers. We ❤️ love you. What beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and prayers. We ❤️ love you. What beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing your... Read more

John Holland

La Palma, CA, USA

I spent a lot of time at the Ballares house, growing up. The house was always clean and there was always food on the counter (fish/rice). Don and I had the occasional late night out and would crash on the couch downstairs. (There were very limited tickets available for upstairs) Aurora would be up at the crack of down, washing, drying and banging together the same 2 pots - for quite a while... definitely her way of saying, "get your ass up." I always felt like family there. Not just because everyone was welcoming or nice. But because there were standards that everyone in the house had to live up to. And if you did, you knew you were family. You'll be forever remembered, Aurora. Thanks for always making me earn a smile out of you and for this amazing family you built.

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Don Ballares

Love the memories John. Love you brother. Love the memories John. Love you brother. Love the memories John. Love you brother.

Ylani Massoff

Brother John, Well said. Don’t forget to take your hat off in Mom’s presence. Respect. ☺️ Love you! Brother John, Well said. Don’t forget to take your hat off in Mom’s presence. Respect. ☺️ Love you! Brother John, Well said. Don’t forget to take your ... Read more

Christine Ballares Ehanno

That’s our Mom!! Missing her and love her so much. Thank you 🙏 for sharing your memories. Cherished forever... Read more That’s our Mom!! Missing her and love her so much. Thank you 🙏 for sharing your memories. Cherished forever That’s our Mom!! Missing her and love her so much. ... Read more

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Brandon Roth

La Palma House

When I think of MRS. Ballares, she seemed to forever be in the kitchen. The family would be gathered around the family room/kitchen, whenever I would come in she would rattle off something in Filipino and everyone would get a good laugh. As I write this, it sounds kind of mean, but I assure you it was always done in a very warm and inclusive manner. She was never anything but nice to me and I will always remember her fondly.

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Don Ballares

Thanks for sharing that story Brandon. I can picture that scene clearly in my head. Thanks for sharing that story Brandon. I can picture that scene clearly in my head. Thanks for sharing that story Brandon. I can picture... Read more

Christine Ballares Ehanno

Thank you 🙏 for sharing your memories in honor of our Mom and being a part of our life. Thank you 🙏 for sharing your memories in honor of our Mom and being a part of our life. Thank you 🙏 for sharing your memories in honor of our... Read more

Brooke and Shawn Miyasaki

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Dyan Lundby

I have been lucky to know your family through my friendship with Ylani. Aurora always made me feel welcome and like a part of the family whenever I was over at the house. Also had a lot of good Filipino food over the years too. I am so sorry for your loss and will be thinking of all of you on Saturday.

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John Holland

#Lumpia #Lumpia #Lumpia

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Agnes Casao

To this day, I still can’t believe that Auring is gone. It came as a shock to me when I heard the news. I remember the last time I talked to her was when she was getting ready to visit back home to see her sister (my sister-in-law). She was full of life and nothing seemed to bother her, healthwise. Auring and I have been friends, for a number of years dating back when we came to the USA in 1975. Through the years, we have made precious memories – those fun-filled days of partying, birthday parties, church events, graduation, dinner dance, baptism, weddings, Christmases, to name a few. Our girls grew up together just like sisters and we were always like one big family. I remember when we went on a Hawaii vacation, priceless! A week full of laughter, early morning walk in the beach, luau and what have you. We will keep those memories held deeply within our hearts. I will sorely miss those moments, laughter, shared stories, growing pains, etc. that made us bond so strong.
I feel deep sorrow for the loss of a dear friend, someone I’ve known who cared deeply for her family, parents, brothers and sisters and extended family. No one can fill the void in our hearts that her untimely death has created. Our Creator has called her back to a place where there is no more pain and suffering. I pray that the Almighty God would grant her peace and consolation to all her loved ones to endure these difficult times.

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Don Ballares

Thank you Tita for sharing your memories. It is so important for us to hear these stories. God bless you.... Read more Thank you Tita for sharing your memories. It is so important for us to hear these stories. God bless you. Thank you Tita for sharing your memories. It is so ... Read more

Christine Ballares Ehanno

I will always cherish those memories our families spent together. Those were the happiest times in our lives.... Read more I will always cherish those memories our families spent together. Those were the happiest times in our lives. I will always cherish those memories our families spent... Read more

Alfredo Alegado

Part. 2. After Ate graduated college at UST, she was able to come here in the US. Ate was instrumental for Mom, Tatay, Lito and myself to join her and her family to live here and explore the american dream, not to mention Virgo's kindness and generosity. I am very greatful for that which I cannot forget the rest of my life. I remember how hard she pushed Lito and me to find a job right away considering we still possess the Filipine culture and mentality(easy go lucky). After a few months having found a job, Ate encouraged us to find a place to live in. So we rented a place. I felt we were a burden to her and family. As time went by, as I gained wisdom, I realized that without her tough love we wont be enjoying the the quality of life we have today. Ate, I am very grateful for that, deep in my heart. With that wisdom you taught me and mentored, I applied it to my kids as I reared them. She opened my perspective how to strive and have a nice life in this part of the world. Of course Ate and I had some differences. Nobody is perfect except God. The good deeds she did for me outweigh those differences. I value that much, Ate. Ate was not that old for God to call her into His kingdom. She has time to enjoy life with the family and grandkids. But let us think it this way: that God is very loving and knows what is best for her. May Aurora rest in peace in the kingdom of God. Thanks be to God. Amen.

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Ylani Massoff

Amen, Tito. Beautifully said. 🙏🏼❤️ Amen, Tito. Beautifully said. 🙏🏼❤️ Amen, Tito. Beautifully said. 🙏🏼❤️

Don Ballares

Beautiful words Tito. God bless you. Thank you. Beautiful words Tito. God bless you. Thank you. Beautiful words Tito. God bless you. Thank you.

Christine Ballares Ehanno

God Bless. Thank you for sharing these precious memories with us. God Bless. Thank you for sharing these precious memories with us. God Bless. Thank you for sharing these precious memories... Read more

Alfredo Alegado

Alfredo Alegado, brother of Aurora(Ate) residing at Long Beach CA.
Well, oh, that's a deep subject. Let me start when Ate Auring was teenagers. It is pretty common in the Phil. to celebrate teen girls debut(their 18th birthday). We had a group namely: Ate Auring, Ate Tessie, myself, Leigh, Olga, Zeny to name a few. We were very active in attending this party celebration. In a nut shell, we were party animals. I remember Ate Auring's birthday was the best because there was a live band performance in our house. Those were the joyous moments of her teens life. I wish I had pictures of her to share with everybody but we cant afford to buy a cell phone at that time. After teens period, entering college life was a little different. Please continue reading...

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Ylani Massoff

Tito Junior, Thank you for these memories! I want to hear more. One day, we will have the time to sit together... Read more Tito Junior, Thank you for these memories! I want to hear more. One day, we will have the time to sit together and learn more ... Read more Tito Junior, Thank you for these memories! I want to... Read more

Christine Ballares Ehanno

Wow, you were party animals! Love that she had a live band at her debut. Wow, you were party animals! Love that she had a live band at her debut. Wow, you were party animals! Love that she had a live... Read more

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Lito Martin

Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Being the youngest of five (5) brothers and sisters and with an 18 years age difference between Ate Auring and I, I do remember, in the early 1960s, at an early age, Ate Auring would ask our mom if she can take me walking to a nearby restaurant, D&E Restaurant, to have some snack or halo-halo. We would visit the restaurant frequently and most of the time get free food. Finally, I figured it out. I was an excuse so that she can go and meet up with this young man who works there. It was eventually our Kuya Virgo. Loved the free food though.

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Don Ballares

Ah! I love this story. Thank you so much for sharing Tito. Ah! I love this story. Thank you so much for sharing Tito. Ah! I love this story. Thank you so much for sharing... Read more

Ylani Massoff

Great story! Thank you for sharing, Tito Lito. Great story! Thank you for sharing, Tito Lito. Great story! Thank you for sharing, Tito Lito.

Christine Ballares Ehanno

Beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing this with us! Beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing this with us! Beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing this with... Read more

Emily Alegado-Kelpe

Ate Auring reminds me of my childhood. She was the eldest of 15 cousins in our generation. Tho there was 10 years age gap between us, she influenced me in some way, having spent so much time with her family while I was in elementary school. Like her, I value order and cleanliness, qualities which I learned from her.

She also reminds me of the Alegado character, fiery and stubborn. It might be genetics, because I find this trait in most of us. But I know, deep within, we also got the traits of our gentle ancestors, My Lola & Nanay, my favourite auntie. Like they say, " the bark is worse than the bite. "

Farewell for now, Ate Auring. I know you will be happy to see our loved ones waiting for you.

Requiescat in pace.

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Ylani Massoff

Tita Emily, Tita Emily, Tita Emily,

Ylani Massoff

Such a beautifully said recollection of time with Mom, your dear cousin. She loved you all and shared many... Read more Such a beautifully said recollection of time with Mom, your dear cousin. She loved you all and shared many stories of that time.... Read more Such a beautifully said recollection of time with Mom,... Read more

Christine Ballares Ehanno

Thank you, Tita Emily for sharing fond memories of your childhood and memories with Our Mom. I will always... Read more Thank you, Tita Emily for sharing fond memories of your childhood and memories with Our Mom. I will always hold them near to my... Read more Thank you, Tita Emily for sharing fond memories of ... Read more

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Rosemary Egkan

Precious Memory, precious time! Precious Memory, precious time! Precious Memory, precious time!

Rosemary Egkan

The last time I was with Aurora was when we met her for lunch in California! I was so grateful to be able to spend time with her! We worked together for over 7 yrs and she was a joy to work with! She worked hard, was kind, loving and a dear friend in my life! I will treasure our memories together and be grateful for the time we shared! May a choirs of angels Grey her in heaven and May her family and friends be comforted with her loving memories! Peace be with you!

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Christine Ballares Ehanno

Thank you 🙏 Rosemary for sharing your wonderful memories with our Mom. Thank you 🙏 Rosemary for sharing your wonderful memories with our Mom. Thank you 🙏 Rosemary for sharing your wonderful memories... Read more

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