"Prudencia Nicolas Samson - or as her family called her, “Nanay” - was born on April 27, 1927 in Norzagaray, Bulacan, Philippines, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026 in Poway, California, surrounded by her loving family. She lived a remarkable 99 years.

A true entrepreneur, Prudencia built and ran her own furniture business in Norzagaray. There, she raised her family alongside her beloved husband, Pedro, in their home, lovingly called “Calumpang”, which they built from the ground up. Together they raised eight successful children: Luchie, Nenette, Elenita (+), Prudencia Jr., Marcelino, Herminigilda, Madonna, and Aurora. In 1989, with the help of Elenita, she and her husband migrated to the United States. Their migration later allowed for six of their children in the Philippines to follow, building better lives for their entire family. Prudencia and Pedro always wanted the best for the well-being of everyone in their family.

She leaves behind her seven children: Luchie, Nenette, Prudencia Jr., Marcelino, Herminigilda, Madonna, and Aurora; 19 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren, all of whom will carry her spirit, her strength, and her tough love in their hearts forever. She has reunited in heaven with her husband Pedro and their daughter Elenita.