Charlie Rivera Monterona, age 74, left this mortal realm on Saturday, December 2, 2023, leaving behind a deck of cards, an inbox of messages on Facebook Messenger left unread, three boxes full of gifts for loved ones, and family living across the world in places she never would have dreamed of as a child.
Charlie is survived by her daughters, Jocelyn Balita and Monica Grenier; son, Herminigildo Monterona Jr.; sisters, Nelly Villarojo, Felicitas Ganuelas, and Milagros Gellado; brother, Dencio Rivera; grandchildren, Shaddrach Luke Monterona; Renz Ronald Balita, Shackles Luzie Monterona, Riggs Joscel Balita, Rizia Shermia Balita, and....