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Maria Dolores “Lita” Gancayco Baum was born in Manila, Philippines, to Santiago Puyal Gancayco and Mercedes Chuidian Gancayco Raquel. She attended St. Scholastica’s College in Manila before immigrating to the United States at the age of 19, bringing with her courage, determination, and deep faith.

Dolores was caring, thoughtful, and hardworking—qualities that shaped both her personal life and her professional path. She built a meaningful career in the technology field, beginning in manufacturing at IBM …

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Born

November 5th, 1956
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Passed away

February 7th, 2026
San Jose, CA

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Maria "Lita" Baum