Cristita Cabug Bawalan Obituary (1953

On October 7, 2019 in Puyallup, Washington, Cristita "Tita" Bawalan passed away. She is survived by her only child Eileen , her two grandchildren Dean and Duke and her husband Manny. Along with five siblings Rom, Alberto Jr., Pio, Jovie and Brenda. Tita was born in Masbate, Philippines to Alberto and Benedicta. She married Manny and they moved to the United States. She had one daughter and was a Navy wife for 20 years. Tita was a very caring person with a big heart who studied nursing and later worked as a government employee for 15 years. Being empathetic to the Navy wife lifestyle she played a key role in events such as Greet the Fleet. She organized entertaining events for Navy members and was a "mom" away from home. For those unable to return to their families for the holidays, she invited them over to our family gatherings. Tita is the strongest woman most will have the privilege to know. She was sickly since childhood and battled many health obstacles. After a lifetime of kidney disease, she was able to have a kidney transplant 15 years ago. Five years later she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Tita remained positive and managed to smile despite her health. Like a sun ray she projected hope and happiness to all she surrounded. Tita is greatly loved and we are all left heavy hearted. In this time of sorrow, we must remember my mother's strength and infectious smile. Tita's memorial will be held at Naval Base Kitsap Chapel on Thursday, October 17th 11:30 am.