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Legarda, Maria Rosario Ojeda October 4, 1946 - November 21, 2024

Maria Rosario (Ching) passed away peacefully after complications to a neurological vascular condition on November 21, 2024. Ching is survived by her husband, Ramon, her children Denise (Joe), Aldo (Charisse), and five beloved grandchildren (Fiona James, Arianna, Alessandra, Joseph, and Francesca).

She was born on October 4, 1946 to Antonio and Teresa Ojeda in Manila, Philippines, where she grew up with her brothers, Victor and Augusto. She attended Assumption High School before pursuing medicine at University of Santo Tomas. After becoming a pediatrician and marrying the love of her life, she and Ramon moved their family to New York where she became a devout member of the St. Joseph’s Community for the past 40 years and remained in her primary vocation as an evidently selfless and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family most of all.

Calling hours are 4-8pm on Friday, November 29 at the Fred H. McGrath & Son, Funeral Home, 20 Cedar Street, Bronxville, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of St. Joseph, 15 Cedar Street, Bronxville, NY on Saturday, November 30 at 9:45am.

Calling Hours: 4 to 8 pm, Friday, November 29, 2024

Mass: 9:45 am, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at St. Joseph's Church, Bronxville

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    Jean & Joseph Farricielli says

    Our beloved Ching has fought the fight of her life, and Our Lord has decided her reward has now come to lighten her burden. Ching was a Lady, a loving wife, a truly supportive Mother, and a magnificent Lola to her five loving grandchildren! May she revel in the arms of her loving family who have gone before her. Ching will live on in the hearts of all of her family & friends. Loads of Prayers are still coming your way! Rest in Peace dear sweet Ching. Our heartfelt sympathy to Ramon, Denise & Aldo, your spouses and children. May God bless you with strength, peace & love.

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    Benny & Marilen Legarda says

    Our sincerest condolences Ramon and family. May the peace of God bring you and your family comfort and serenity in this time of sadness. Rest in Peace Ching🙏

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    Teegie & Chito Mascardo says

    To Ramon & Family,
    We grieve with you on your profound loss. We remember Ching as an elegant, lovely, and kind friend.

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    Lynne & Manny Columbres says

    Ramon, Denise & Aldo and all the families. Our thought and prayers are with all of you. Ching God bless you. May you RIP. You will never be forgotten.

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    Kate Ingraham says

    Sending our love and condolences as we remember Mrs Legarda. We know how much she will be missed. All our love, Kate, Mark and Lucia Ingraham.

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    Ramon and Zenaida Contreras says

    We are sorry for your loss.
    You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Ching is enrolled for daily masses for one year with the Association of Marian Helpers.

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    Marcelo De Guzman says

    I will truly miss a very good friend,, rest in peace Tita Ching. My heartfelt condolences to the Legarda family.

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      Ricardo Floro Azurin says

      Dear Ninang Ching,
      I am still in shock and deeply saddened that you are gone. You will always be my Ninang. I will never forget you. May you rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the Legarda Family.

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    Joe Mari, Mary Ann, and The Chan Family says

    Ching was a truly unique friend and an exceptionally generous person. She was very thoughtful, giving, and would always go out of her way to help you out. She wouldn’t mind being inconvenienced, if she knew that she was helping someone and this always made that person feel special. Her death has left a void in our lives. We will truly miss her and New York will never be the same without her.

    Rest in peace, Ching. The memories and experiences that we have shared with you and Mon, and your children, will always remain with us.

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