Guadalupe "Ada" Bengzon Cabrera
Her children arise and call her blessed...
Proverbs 31:28
In Loving Memory
Guadalupe "Ada" Bengzon-Cabrera
Beloved Mother, Grandmother ("Mumsie"), and Friend to So Many
We are deeply moved by the outpouring of condolences, prayers, and love we have received from so many of you. It fills our hearts to know how widely she touched the world around her.
Our dear mother, Guadalupe "Ada" Bengzon-Cabrera — known warmly as Guads, Guading, Ada, and "Mumsie" to her beloved grandchildren — passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of February 28, 2026. We take comfort knowing she is now in a better place, free from pain and worry, and reunited with her loved ones in heaven.
We are heartened to hear how much light, laughter, and love she brought to so many of you — whether through her animated conversations, her (often shared) travel adventures across coasts and continents, or her enthusiasm for a hearty meal (especially at Asian buffets! ).
Her Final Chapter, Surrounded by Love
Mom had been living in St. Peters, Missouri with her daughter Mary (Toppy) and son-in-law Todd, following the passing of her husband Renato Cabrera in February 2019. In late September 2025, Mary lovingly stepped into the full-time role of caregiver — a true act of devotion.
Mom was supported by the compassionate team at BJC (Barnes Jewish) Hospice Services — nurses, aides, a social worker, chaplain, volunteer minister, and even a music therapist. She received her last rites from Father John Schneier of All Saints Church in St. Peters, Missouri.
As Mary said once before — it takes a village. Her village of support included her husband Todd, daughters Abigail and Phoebe, and her loving brothers Jonas (New Jersey), Victor (Micronesia), and Anton (Southern California).
How Your Support Helps
We are now making arrangements for Ada's inurnment at Forest Lawn in Cypress, California, which will include a memorial Mass and gathering. We hope to welcome many of you there to celebrate her beautiful life together.
In lieu of flowers, you can send gifts in care of her daughter, Mary. Monetary donations can be sent via Zelle at mpmap09@gmail.com or Venmo at @Mary-Altrogge.
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- Obituary: newcomerstlouis.com/obituaries/guadalupe-cabrera
We ask for your patience as responses may be slow during this time of bereavement. Thank you for your kindness, your prayers, and for keeping our mom's memory alive.
Welcome to Our Mom's Memorial Page
Now that our beloved mother has joined our Lord, we encourage all family, friends and acquaintances to continually share their greetings, stories and anecdotes via text, photos or videos in honor of her memory.
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Today I remember my baby sister, Guada.
She came into our family six years after me—the youngest, the one who arrived when life at home was already busy and full. By the time she was growing up, she was naturally closer to our sister who was just a year older than her. They shared the same stage of life, the same games, the same secrets.
Because of that, I must admit something honestly today: I did not cuddle Guada as much as perhaps an older sister should have. Life moved quickly, and our closeness grew in quieter ways rather than in those small childhood gestures.
But love does not always show itself in the ways we expect. Sometimes it appears in the background of our lives—steady, familiar, always there.
What I remember most about Guada was the color she brought into our family. Wherever she was, things seemed lighter. She had a way of filling a room with warmth and laughter, the kind that made everyone else relax and join in. Life around her never stayed dull for long.
She had a spirit that lifted people. A smile that came easily. A presence that reminded us not to take things too seriously. In her own way, she stitched bright threads into the fabric of our family life.
And that is how I will always remember her—not only as my baby sister, but as someone who made our world more vibrant simply by being part of it.
Loss has a way of making us look back with tender clarity. We remember moments we overlooked, laughter that once seemed ordinary, and the quiet comfort of simply knowing someone was there.
Guada was part of our story—part of our growing up, our gatherings, our shared memories. Her place in our family cannot be replaced.
Though she is no longer physically with us, the color she brought into our lives does not disappear. It remains in our memories, in the stories we will continue to tell, and in the laughter we will still hear when we think of her.
Today we say goodbye to my baby sister.
But we also say thank you—for the joy, the brightness, and the love she gave simply by being Guada.
And we will carry that light with us, always. 💛
I want to thank you for being a good mother in law to me. Thank you for your support, love and generosity you have shown me all these years. I cherish every moments we have with you. I will keep your memories alive for Olivia and Addie. I love you.
Until we meet again,
China
Here's our family photo taken during our yearly Christmas party. Love & prayers, Pinsan & chell
…I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I've had my fill, my share of losing
And now as tears subside
I find it all so amusing….
For what is a woman what has she got
If not herself then she has not
To say the things she truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way.
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