Virginia Prates-Scirrotto
Naida was a being of light, love and laughter.
Nadia was one of those rare souls who could light up a room just by walking into it. She had this infectious laughter that made even the worst days feel a little brighter. Always smiling and joking—she made happiness feel effortless.
In the time I spent with her, she was teaching me Tagalog, guiding me through words and phrases with a mix of humor and encouragement. Every mistake I made was met with laughter, not in mockery, but in pure joy. “Mali, pero pwede na,” she’d say.
Losing her feels surreal, specially so soon. But I know she wouldn’t want sadness—she’d want us to carry her spirit forward with happy memories in our hearts. Heaven gained an angel, and I have no doubt she’s up there now, smiling and making the stars a little brighter.