Juliana Sambo Equitan, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016.
Mrs. Equitan was born in the Philippines and resided in Virginia Beach for many years. She was a former teacher and member of Ascension Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Equitan; and a son, Bernardo Equitan.
Survivors include four children, Benjamin Equitan Jr., Evelyn Porter, Myrna Equitan and Josefina Galon; five grandchildren, Leslie Galon, Oliver Galon, Joseph Equitan, E.J. Porter and Eric Abogado; and two great-grandchildren, Erin Abogado and Noah Corsino.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. Prayer at the chapel will start at 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at Ascension Catholic Church with the Rev. Daniel Malingumn officiating. Inurnment will be private at the church columbarium at a later date.
Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.
