Emilinda Yem Corpuz

Emilinda Yem Corpuz was born in Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines to the proud parents of Lope Yem and Claudia Cequena on May 28, 1951. She is the first of three children. Emilinda had a passion for praying, caring for her grand- children, cooking, sewing, and posting on Facebook. She dedicated her life to serving God and using her talents to raise her children. In 1974, Emilinda met Amorsolo and they courted for a year then were married on July 12, 1975, in Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines. This blessed union produced Avon in 1976, Aaron in 1977, Ava in 1978, Alvaro in 1987 and Aira in 1992. In 2007, Emilinda and Amorsolo immigrated to West Palm Beach, Florida where they stayed with their daughter Ava to care for three of their grandchildren. Emilinda is a woman of strong faith and has a relentless devotion to bringing honor to God. Every day she would always pray the Holy Rosary and the Divine Mercy chaplet, which were her favorite forms of prayer. She prayed deeply to the Blessed Mother and St. Padre Pio and looked up to them for guidance, especially during her battle against colon cancer. She participated in the Holy Mass every Sunday at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church and was an active member of the Couples for Christ-Handmaids of the Lord community. Emilinda had a strong commitment to her family and community. She is a positive force of hope, spreading joy and kindness wherever she goes. She is a selfless, forgiving, patient, generous, and understanding wife, sister, mother, and grandmother and is considered a role model to her family in the Philippines and the United States. Her smile and laughter can light up a room. She has the character that every child would want in a mother. The Corpuz and Liwanag family can attest to her selflessness and patience; it was clear she only wanted the best for her family and loved ones. All who knew her find it difficult to forget her radiant face and character. She brightened the lives of many and left the world with not a sign of sorrow and pain, reminding others of the hope and beauty of God's Kingdom. Emilinda passed peacefully at Palms West Hospital on January 30, 2024, surrounded by her family and closest friends. Emilinda was preceded in death by her parents Lope Yem and Claudia Cequena. She is survived by her husband, Amorsolo; her children, Aurelio, Avon, Aaron, Ava, Alvaro, and Aira; her sisters Flor and Gloria; and her grandchildren Angel, Aldrin, Andrei, Earl-Jan, Estelle, Arienne, Adam, Amory, Alvanna, Alvaro, Aldrich, Achilles, Percius, Avery, and Alexah.