Dear Family and Friends,
We grieve the loss of a dear friend, auntie, sister, grandmother, mother and wife. Nida Asumbrado Roquiz was all things to us. The gaping hole in our hearts will never be replaced. We will never be the same.
Though painful her passing, we ask the question, how would Nida Roquiz want us to remember her? We are convinced Nida would not want us to give her a funeral. Black dresses and long faces do not capture what she was about. Rather, she would want a Celebration of Life. Laughter, food, parties, faith, family, generosity, and music are a few elements encapsulating the life of Nida. The essence of Nida’s life was indeed the essence of life.
We would love nothing less than to pull out all the stops for Nida’s Celebration of Life. Unfortunately, we live during the age of COVID-19 and are rightly required to curb our gatherings.
The Celebration of Life for Nida Roquiz will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 12:00 PM at the Avon Park SDA Church. Attendance will be limited due to current church policy. Due to this limitation, we invite family and friends to join our livestream event.
Viewing services will be held on Friday, May 29 at 4:00 – 8:00 PM and Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 2:00 – 6:00 PM at the Filipino-American International SDA Church in Avon Park, Florida. These services will be limited to allowing no more than 10 persons at a time. As a result, we will be doing a sign up (May 29, May 30) for time slots. This will allow us to maximize both your time and safety. We wish more could attend the viewing. Unfortunately, we will have to curb the number of people able to see her.
For those who would like to participate in the funeral procession, please meet at the Avon Park SDA church parking lot following the conclusion of the Celebration of Life around 2:30 PM on May 31, 2020. A police escort will lead the procession from the church to the burial site. We ask those attending to adhere to social distancing and wear masks.
We understand the need to honor Nida’s memory. Here are some suggestions.
1. Send condolences to our home address. Please email asumbrado.a@gmail.com to receive this.
2. Make a donation to Voice of Prophecy. The Voice of Prophecy serves to “equip the world for Christ to come.” Nida served on the board of this organization to the end of her life and was passionate about its mission. Go to vop.com to donate and click “This gift is in honor of or in memory of someone” and type “Nida Roquiz.” You may also call to donate over the phone 800-429-5700.
3. Send flowers to Filipino-American International SDA Church for Viewing on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30.
Filipino-American International SDA Church
1705 North Oleander Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
Place an order through Sebring Florist and let them know this is for Nida Roquiz. You can order through their website or over the phone 863-385-2499.
Viewing
Friday, May 29 at 4:00 – 8:00 PM Click here for sign up
Saturday, May 30 at 2:00 – 6:00 PM Click here for sign up
Filipino-American International SDA Church
1705 North Oleander Drive
Avon Park, Florida
nidaroquiz.com
Celebration of Life
Sunday, May 31 at 12:00 PM
Avon Park SDA Church
1410 W Avon Blvd
Avon Park, Florida
Funeral Procession
Sunday, May 31 at 2:30 PM
Departure from Avon Park SDA Church
Burial
Bougainvillea Cemetery
591 US Highway 27 North
Avon Park, Florida
Go to her dedicated website at nidaroquiz.com where you can view important information regarding Nida’s Celebration of Life, watch tributes or read about her journey throat cancer.
5 Comments
Prayers and our thoughts are with the whole family. Hugs to everyone!!! Andrew and everyone, great idea about the sign up sheet, each one can spend about 10 sec and it will give everyone a chance to say goodbye to our dear friend Nida. Please don’t hesitate to call if you need help in anything.
Thank you, Auntie Ruby. We will keep in my your thoughtfulness.
Dear Dr Placido Roquiz and family,
We’re so sorry for your loss.
Please remember that you are not alone.
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Thank you for allowing us to participate in the funeral rites of Nida.
How can we sign up for the viewing on Friday or Saturday?
Thank you 🙏
Mulong and. Ellen Febre
Our deep condolence to all of you Just to let you know that you are in our prayers and you are not alone She’s very special and will always remember her. Please let me know anything I can do especially at this time 🙏🙏🙏
Dear Placido Jr./ Andrew
We are very sorry about your loss. Nida was a truly incredible wife/mother who had such amazing effect to everyone who knew her. It is difficult for your family. Her warmth and generosity made us all better people and we consider ourselves lucky to have been a part of her family. She will be missed terribly.
Pls. accept our sincere condolences. Hugs and prayers.
Boy & Beebop Poquiz