Linda Poblete Limcaoco's Obituary
STOCKTON, CA - We are saddened to announce the passing of Erlinda “Linda” Poblete Limcaoco, at the age of 84. Linda passed peacefully in her sleep during the early hours of April 16, 2023. She was a fiercely strong wife, mother, Lola (grandmother), sister and friend. She is survived by her loving family, including her devoted husband Joe, her daughter Jocelyn (Terrence) Ryan, her son Eric (Yoshimi) Limcaoco, her daughter Joanne (James) Heider, her grandchildren Jessica, Noah, Kylie and Shealin, and her sisters Ellie and Emma (Manny) Ventura. Linda was preceded in death by her sister Vangie, her brothers Tony and Alby, her mother Sophia and her father Vincente.
Linda was born on May 15th, 1938 in Manila, Philippines, to Sophia and Vincente Poblete. Linda was raised in Olongapo. She was a graduate of Dio Campo Nursing School in Quezon City, Philippines. At Dio Campo, Linda was Assistant PRO of the Supreme Student Council, a member of the Student Catholic Action Group, President of the Nursing Student Council, and President of the Class Organization Group for both her junior and senior years, and class valedictorian.
In 1962, after completing her education, she moved to the United States to pursue her nursing residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. Following her residency, Linda had a successful nursing career that spanned nearly 40 years, all while raising 3 children and being a dutiful Navy wife to her husband, who served in the Navy for 20 years. In 1963, Linda married her loving husband Joe Limcaoco Jr. in Los Angeles, California. Together, while living in the San Francisco Bay Area, Linda and Joe raised 3 children: Joy, Eric, and Joanne. Linda was a hard-working and devoted parent, and was instrumental in the successes of all her children. Linda was also a very proud and doting Lola to Jessica, Noah, Kylie, and Shealin. Not only was Linda extremely dedicated to her immediate family, but also to her surviving sisters Ellie and Emma to whom she was a loyal sister, friend and confidante. Linda was strong in her faith and ever so kind and supportive to many. She loved cooking, especially for others. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved sharing memories, traveling the world, playing mahjong, singing, cooking, eating and laughing. Above all, she was driven by her principal to help those in need and enjoy your life to the fullest, because “you only live once”, or YOLO as she would put it. Her spirit will live on in those she leaves behind with memories of love, family, good food and laughter!
Services for Linda will be held at St. Lukes Catholic Church (3847 N Sutter St.,Stockton, CA 95204) on Friday, May 12th at 1:00pm. A celebration of her life will follow the mass and be held at Rio Las Palmas (877 East March Lane, Stockton, CA 95207) in the Fireside Lounge. Please send any condolences to Linda Limcaoco ℅ Joy Ryan, 4650 Mira Loma Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546.
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