Maria Cecilia “Cece” V. Iroma, age 48, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on August 26, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jaguanath El. Loving mother of Wendolyn Iroma – El. Dear sister of Janet Sorianosos (Federico), Maria Teresa Paspe (Othello), Henry Iroma (Bambie), and Maria Socorro Winston (Steve). She was predeceased by her siblings; Jonita Whitaker, Danilo Iroma, and Carlo Iroma. Jonita’s husband Eric, and Danilo’s wife Lourdes, still survive. Born in the Philippines, she is the daughter of the late Jose and Anita (Villanueva) Iroma. Also survived by her mother-in-law Wendolyn G. El, brother and sister-in-law; Rosie, Margaret, Michael, Matheno, and Dorcas, as well as several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Cece was a kind and loving woman. Her family and friends were her heart and soul. She was actively involved in Wendolyn’s athletic career. She was well known to attend and support her daughter’s lacrosse teams at The Catholic University, John Paul the Great High School, and the Capital Lacrosse Club. Cece was a Manager at COSTCO in Woodbridge. She was a wonderful cook. Cece will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
The family will receive friends at the Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193 on Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 12 noon until her Life Celebration, which will begin at 1:30 PM with reflections from family and friends. A formal service will begin at 2:00 PM.
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