In remembrance of Cristileli Caasi Rosales, born on January 16th 1945 in Tori Tori Anda, Pangasinan, Philippines, who departed with the mercy of God on July 19th 2024.

Cristileli and her husband, Hermogenes Rosales, were childhood friends who became high school sweethearts and married when she was nineteen and he was twenty-three. Seventy years of laughter, tears, arguments, and joy culminating in the Celebration of their 60th anniversary on July 16th 2024. They continue to have their souls intertwined with memories of love and happiness constantly in thoughts.

She and her husband immigrated to San Francisco in 1973 as an English major and Mechanical Engineer, respectively. She, however, sacrificed her goal in graduating college to fulfill her duty as a wife and mother to five children: Ramelo, Rhodora, Hermogenes Jr., Anthony, and Ferdinand; promoting family, education, and strong work ethics.

Those who knew Cristileli say that she has a big heart with an aim to help others and a desire to do good for everyone. According to her sister-in-law, Dalen, "she is very grateful, kind, and generous. We always have a good and fun conversation every time she calls me. She gracefully lived her life despite her health issues."

Cristileli left a legacy in each of the bonds she created with others. She will always be loved, thought of, and missed by her husband, five children, five grandchildren, and a community of loved ones.

With the mercy of God, may her departed soul rest in peace and let perpetual light shine upon her. Amen.