Mary Ann de los Trinos Gonzalez

Mary Ann, or as I liked to call her, my Boujee Boss Lady, was my manager.

I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to work alongside her for seven years. Mary Ann was supportive and understanding; Always so graceful and there when I needed her guidance. I will forever cherish the memories of us talking in her office or through teams about our outfits (hers always being so chic), my little ones, her 2 kids & grandkids, health, her dog, traveling, or anything that was on our minds that day. I wish I could thank her one more time for being there for me during my hardest times. Always checking in and encouraging me to keep going. Truly a beautiful person, gone too soon. I am thankful to have known Mary Ann professionally and personally. I will miss her “Hey there..” texts and our funny reels exchanges. She was a fighter till the end. I admire her resilience.

I’m sending her whole family and pup a big warm hug. I pray that God continues to hold you all together and gives you all each day the strength to go on.

Rest in love and peace my friend. You are truly missed 🤍

I meet Mary Ann while working at VMRC she was always very sweet, helpful and pleasnt always had a smile on her face always had nothing but good vibes and goof things to say. Condolences to her family, as I know, she will greatly be missed.
Just hold on to God's.Unchanging hands and HIS FAITH will carry you through.

Maryann, it’s hard to say goodbye. I can’t believe it’s true that now you’re gone. You will always be in my heart and the memories we shared together having lunch at your mom’s house and your kindness will be forever remembered. The time we worked together at VMRC, you have always been my constant help. To Victor and family, please know that you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace MaryAnn. I Love you my friend.

I was saddened to here of Mary Ann's passing. She was always full of life, smiling, sharing and willing to support everyone she could. I worked for over 13 years at VMRC before retiring in 2021. Mary Ann was a welcoming support while I was learning my Program Manager position in the SA Andreas office. She was there to listen, provide input and make welcoming suggestions. She was there when I needed to discuss possible answers for difficult situations. She had such a great wealth of knowledge and experience. I know she will be missed by her family at home and her family at VMRC. Another Angele has joined God's present and will be looking over all those she touched and loved.
With care and loving memory of my friend Mary Ann.
Rhonda Trout

Mary Ann and our mother, Estrella L Jose, worked closely together while she was at VMRC. Estrella was a care provider and Mary Ann interacted frequently with our family as we ran our facilities. She was kind, compassionate, hard-working, intelligent, and funny. When Estrella passed, she reached out and expressed such kind words to us, Estrella's children. My brothers and I remember her and were saddened to hear of her passing. On behalf of the the Jose family and the Carpenter Guest Homes family, we send our sympathies and prayers for Mary Ann and for her family.

Im having a difficult time being able to express the void I feel without you here anymore. It’s a deep ache knowing I will never hear your voice, see your smile, receive a message or go for a run or plan a race with you. It’s so hard to accept…to believe that you are no longer here.
Mary Ann you had a drive and a determination like no other person I have ever met. When you aimed for a goal, a race, or a vision, you did every thing in you to accomplish it and make it across the FINISH. 👊🏼
You were definitely not a quitter, always defying odds and pushing through adversities. You were an encourager and an inspiration to so many…to me. Not that I needed much convincing but you talked me into races that I never wanted to do. I don’t know how you did, but I would find myself signing up and training with you for random races, but enjoyed them all because of you.
I loved being your running buddy…our training runs, our travel adventures…our food stops…and the countless races together. What I love and will miss so deeply is our friendship, our talks, our messages, our midnite munchies, our funny little quirks and everything we have shared, I love you Mary Ann.
Im thankful to God for giving you the Fullness of Life to enjoy the many things that you have done and accomplished. You conquered so many amazing achievements. I was always so very proud and inspired by you.
Im thankful that you have been such a Big and good part of my life, Im so honored to have been your buddy, your friend. You will always be loved and treasured in my heart. May you rest in peace.
-Flavia

I didn't know Mary Ann personally, but we work for the same organization. I loved looking through these pictures and reading through memories. She seemed like an incredibly kind, fun, and loving person. My heart is with her family and friends. ❤️

We’ve made a lot of memories back then in Lola’s house in malate.Throughout our childhood days.No worries in this great big world all we did is was play.So sad when we migrated in Australia that we never see each other.Until I heard that you also migrated in USA.We lost contact to each other until FACEBOOK came a long in media,so I searched all my relatives but not sure if your surname will be the same.Luckily I found you & the rest of my relatives.When I got you in Facebook we talked & telling what’s been happening since we left Manila.I told you a secret that nobody knows & you did say something too.I said maybe it’s run in the family with a joke…..Then I went to visit you 2019 that’s my first to go holidays with my family.I stayed in your parents house “ Tita & Tito baby.You took a leave just to be my tour guide & you took me all around in America you even payed everything for all the expenses.I had so many memories of you that it will always remain forever in my HEART ❤️.deep in my heart ❤️ you love me na even you don’t say it to me.Which is I do the same too.I look at you back then you look like Sandra Bullock.I just want to let you know you mean the world 🌍 to.Only a heart as dear as yours would give so much needed.If there is a second life I would choose you all over again.
My next holiday was 2024 with my siblings,mum & my sister in law.You & Victor pick up us in the airport.There goes another memorable with you & the rest og you.Every time you came
Home with your mums house all we did is telling stories what we did when we all younger.My siblings always say ohhh Maryann love ❤️ you the most even when our last day you gave me bag.They’re jealous I had plenty gifts from you & tita baby. The things you’ve done all the times that we were there help us go to the outlet even your just sitting down on the bench you don’t mind.couz the world won’t be the same without you,,,,couz you may have left us,but your memories will stay in our hearts 💕.I know your in good hands with BRO. I know you Happy there with BRO & Lola LoLo & uncles It’s not Goodbye but i see you again.❤️❤️❤️❤️ 5,2,5,4 you
Couz “Maryann “

I first met Mary Ann during our high school days at PWU-JMD, and our paths crossed again in college at St Paul College of Manila. From the beginning, I remember her as the epitome of grace - so "mahinhin", so graceful, so soft-spoken and always composed. She carried herself with such elegance, as if she couldn't even hurt a fly.

Later on, she and her entire family moved to the United States, but despite the distance, we stayed in touch. That's who Mary Ann was - someone who valued friendship and connection, no matter where life took her.

One of the things that stood out most about her was her incredible strength. Even while living with RA, she never let it define her. In fact, she pushed herself beyond limits - joining marathons and proving that determination can overcome even the toughest obstacles. She became a shining example that when you truly want to achieve something, nothing can stop you.

Mary Ann's passing came as a deep shock. It's still hard to believe someone full of light and quiet courage is gone. Mary Ann was more than a friend - she was an inspiration. Her grace, strength and kindness will always stay with those of us who were blessed to know her.

Heaven has truly gained a beautiful soul. Thank you Mary Ann, for showing me what grace, quiet strength and resilience truly mean. Your life was an inspiration, your friendship a gift and your presence a blessing. Though you may no longer be with us, your spirit lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved you.

You are gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Rest peacefully, my dear friend, you will be remembered always, and loved forever.

Melotte Mondelo-Acuña
Batch '83 and Batch '87

1. The first time I met our dear friend MaryAnn was at the yoga studio now TrueyouHot yoga way back between year 2015-2016 then I was invited by Jannette to join them on their fun run along Trinity Park by Eight Mile. During those run, i ran side by side with MaryAnn & Flavia… and from that moment, i felt that the running community is awesomely amazing & inspiring… I joined several races wherein MaryAnn participated… she’s full of life & strength , so warm & kind with a very welcoming & beautiful smile. I remember the Ragnar race, we shared tent together, it was my first time to join races & camp at the base of the mountain , i was anxious & nervous during those times but MaryAnn comforted me &made me feel ok. She is a person full of positivity with so much will power. This is just one among the beautiful character she had & i really admired her for that. She was such an inspiration among us until the end. I also remember in yr 2023, we both participated in Cool Moon marathon up in the hills , we had great time together, she took every step with a smile full of positivity & good vibes… never a dull moment. And the last time we saw her was December of 2024… a mini Christmas get together in Papapavlos… once again here she was with a beautiful smile, a dear friend with a beautiful heart. We will all miss her , her beautiful smile & warm hugs. A dear friend gone too soon💔😢😭 so heartbreaking.💔 Her memories will stay forever in our hearts ♥️💙She is now our Angel guiding us from above🙏 May she rest in Eternal peace 🙏🙏 Praying for Victor & her Family that God give them comfort & strength at this very difficult time😢 My heartfelt condolences to the Family💙🙏

MaryAnn was a joy to have as a friend, a beautiful person, inside and out. The first picture below, was a get together that turned out to be just myself and her. So, I decided to treat her, and she promised to treat me next time. 😁💚

I will definitely miss her positive outlook in life and always cheering me on to my what I call my adventures. Rest in Peace my friend. Love you and will miss your beautiful smile. 💚🤗😭💔🙏🙏🙏

My deepest sympathy to Victor and family. 💚🙏

Mary Ann delos Trinos-Gonzalez+

Remembering our ordinary days with a heart

It was unexpected sad news.

We quietly cried because Mary Ann left a part of her spirit in each one of us as each ordinary day became precious golden memories.. life is just fleeting.

When you remember her, much alive, a part of you feels that warm presence..and tears just flow.. we just realize, is this real? Mary Ann, we did not get to say our good byes.

In our memories, Mary Ann was a friend who just let us be in our state of being… one who did not judge and just accepted us the way we are.

Until now, it is still sinking in and maybe also like me, you find yourselves in tears in your alone moments when you remember Mary Ann.

Only when we close our eyes that her absence is her presence and we keep her memory in our hearts.

In our college freshman year, we were just discovering school, life, our dreams.. we had nothing grand or extraordinary, only the regular days that were lived with pure joy and friendship, being in the moment and laughter and a cheerful spirit.

Realizing Mary Ann’s loss, in those quiet moments, suddenly flashed the memories of our teens.. my 17 year old self, days at freshman year in school, remembering watching an iconic Gabby&Sharon love story movie, a hit during our generation, that gave us those giddy feelings, “kilig” memories.

Life was simpler then, too, we had our commute going home to school and jeepney ride from school to the village, or go all the way to far Alabang mall the old Alabang Town Center (ATC).
It was the ordinary moments that have made these golden as years have gone by.

We will always remember a gracious person who had the kindest heart, she was well loved by her classmates.. was full of positivity and can still remember her laughter, she was a real and true friend, and will always remember her authenticity.

Fondly remembering our Freshman SPCM AB 1-4 lunches at her ancestral home in Malate Manila, that was walking distance from SPCM— where we had hearty home cooked meals by her Mom, Tita Baby.

Freshman year was filled with happy memories, a time before the social media.. that also included a class party with DLSU Engineering class organized by our Spanish professor Mr. Lucero, we met our respective guy pen pals in a soiree party. We were introverts and yet able to attend parties together. It was going with the flow.

Growing up was a fun memory— of being in the moment..jeepney rides, mall trips.. going to parties.. Writing letters, keeping connected, where there was authentic and true friendship.

In one of my conversations with her, she mentioned that her Dad was working abroad (she must have referred U.S.) and little did I know that one day, Mary Ann will leave the country to settle in the US.

I remember saying goodbye to Mary Ann at the Airport, sent her off with a few friends, we both cried hard when we said good byes and eventually we then had our different journeys— she was to start her journey in the US.

When she migrated to the US with her family, we continued to write to each other, sent birthday and Christmas cards, and when letters were too long, we were also recording our voices on tape and mail the package overseas. That was how we connected, it was constant communication, and the internet made it easier eventually.

Growing up was on and off too and our communication was intermittent, she had Mickey at a young age then sent a photo of her elegant wedding when she married Victor, also learned of the birth of Tori..Mary Ann and Victor's family was growing. We still connected through letters and emails during our quiet years.. and there were active years. And fast forward, I have seen posts on Facebook.. her grand kid Mia from Tory and another grand kid from Mickey.

This would be one of my oldest school friendships and have grown since 1983.. a long 42 years. We will always be that 17 year old at heart.

Thank you Mary Ann, and grateful for the years of friendship with you. You are our sister and friend. Thank you for showing us what grace and true friendship really means.
Now, we have an angel in you watching over us.

May our Lord be with you in your journey to after life. You will always be remembered with love. Rest now in eternal peace my friend.🙏🩷

Louise Marie R. Foronda
Freshman AB 1-4 SPCM