Theodora “Dorie” Villarama Marcelo
Of Elk Grove in Sacramento, March 28, 2024, was preceded in death by husband Magtangol “Marc” Marcelo of Elk Grove, brothers Rolando Villarama and Alfredo Villarama both of the Philippines, and parents Milagros & Juan Villarama of Oroville. Survived by children Glen (Suzie) Marcelo of AZ, Marvin (Carol) Marcelo of WA, Jeffrey (Krys) Marcelo of AZ & Kimberly Marcelo of Elk Grove, grandchildren Marissa (Sean), Brittany (Matt), Alexander, Veronica (Ken), Raquel, Christian (Katrina), Andrew, Jaden, and Leilani, great-grandchildren Isabelle and Jace, sister Corazon Ricafort of the Philippines and brother Alejandro Villarama of Oroville. She leaves several nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews. A native of Bulacan/Manila Philippines aged 88 years. Although she received a BS in Commerce/Accounting from the University of the East in Manila, she later discovered her love for books. She retired as a Library Technician after 30 working for the school districts. Friends are welcome for Visitation Thursday from 3PM to 5PM with the Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 PM in the East Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 9189 E. Stockton Blvd. Elk Grove and are respectfully invited to a Catholic Funeral Service Friday at 10AM at the same location. Private Cremation.