Esperanza Jayme Moylan
January 24, 1927 - March 28, 2007
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Esperanza Jayme Moylan
January 24, 1927 - March 28, 2007
Obituary
Espy a.k.a. Pacing Moylan was a much beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend during her 80 years.
She was born in Manila, Philippines on Jan. 24, 1927 and named Esperanza Ravadilla Jayme. Her nickname was Pacing and she was the seventh of eight children born to Fortunato and Rosario Jayme. Pacing’s siblings are Fortunato Jr., Cesar d, Melchor, Jesus d, Fe, Caridad, and Vicente. The close-knit family lived very happily and she was spoiled by her doting parents who raised her to be a devout Catholic. Pacing, like her two sisters and five brothers, graduated college, before marriage. On Nov. 30, 1956, Pacing married an Irish American, U.S. Marine Gerald ‘Jerry’ Moylan. He preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 1999. Although they came from different worlds, both of them were commited to loving each other and their three children. They practiced their Catholic faith, and they communicated using their gift of humor. She called Jerry ‘Sunshine’ and he called her ‘the Boss’ or even ‘Mouth’ which always got her to laugh!
Pacing continued to be called that by her Jayme family but she was known more as Espy by her Moylan family and stateside friends. Espy and Jerry had four children: Valerie 1957 -, Martin 1958 -, Hope 1959 – and Mary Elizabeth who died shortly after her premature birth in 1960. As a career Marine, Jerry moved his family every 1-3 years before retiring in 1972. Espy and Jerry decided to make El Toro their final home. Espy was proud when Jerry and the three Moylan children all graduated from local colleges. Espy was a traditional housewife and homemaker like most mothers of her day. Although she was raised with maids during her own childhood, Espy learned to clean and cook in adulthood which kept her loving home running! Her children were everything to her and she spoiled them! In repayment, they honored her by growing up to be loving and Catholic-commited parents themselves. Valerie is married to Donnie Dawson and has three children: Kimberly 21, Kelly 19, and Kevin 16. Martin has three children named Jeremiah 21, Natalie 19, and Trevor 17. Hope is married to Phil Petrozzi and their three children are Anthony 23, Jonathan 20, and Angela 17.
Espy had a happy and full life although she also struggled with hereditary heart disease especially at the end. Through it all, she always was a positive and humorous person. She got along with everyone! She loved to dance and eat! She always had a smile and never complained! Everyone loved being around her and she was happiest being with her children, nine grandchildren, and her siblings! What a gift her life was to all of us! What fun!
We will miss her so much! God Bless our Esperanza. May you enjoy the eternal company of your Jerry, your parents, and other relatives and friends who passed before you. Now you can eat, laugh, and dance the heavenly nights away!
On Monday, April 2, 2007, a 7:30 p.m. Rosary and Visitation from 7 – 9 p.m. will take place at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills,, CA 92653.
On Tuesday, April 3, 2007, a Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 24252 El Toro Rd., Laguna Woods, Ca 92637.
Interment service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging Area #6.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Espy Moylan’s name to South County Outreach, 26776 Vista Terrace, Lake Forest, CA 92630. Or donations may also be sent to the American Stroke Association.
10 responses to Esperanza Jayme Moylan
Annie DeLand says:
April 2, 2007
Lola, We will miss you very much and we will miss your smile. We are so glad to have known you and shared in your laughter, Love The DeLand Family
Patti aka Rooney and Bob Pike says:
April 2, 2007
SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus’ love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus’ arm to lean on
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth’s shadows,
Pray to trust our Father’s Will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth—
You shall rest in Jesus’ land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
Dearest Valerie, Martin, Hope and families:
Your Mother and Grandmother was a true gem who was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Please take comfort in knowing that she is resting in the tender arms of Jesus and smiling down on you with love.
Love,
Patti and Bob
Cathy Syrett says:
April 9, 2007
Valerie, Hope, Martin and families. Although we never got to see each other alot, I always remember your mom with a smile. Never saw her without one. And her sense of humor was unbeatable. No matter what a person said she had a very quick comeback for it. She will be missed and I hope that what everyone writes here helps you in your journey to happy memories. They truly do live forever
Norie McGarry says:
April 9, 2007
To my dearest cousins Valerie, Martin, Hope and families,
Your mom, our Tita Pacing was one in a million. When God made her, he broke the mold. I have countless happy and cherished memories of times spent with her in California and in B.C. Canada. I will always remember the summer she spent here the entire summer and boy what a summer it was! Valerie came as well, and we had a blast. We even went out dancing at a disco and laughed the entire night. We spent long hours at the mall shopping and I remember playing Black Jack with both Tita Pacing and Tita Fe at the P.N.E – the local summer fair. I loved shopping with Tita Pacing because if there was something she liked like a shirt, for example, she would buy it in all the colors it came in. And through all the times we spent together, there was always one constant. LAUGHING. I always looked forward to visits with Tita Pacing because it meant one thing — we would laugh for hours on end! I remember visiting California one Christmas and just before Christmas dinner I was alone with Tita Pacing in the dining room and I asked her if she knew any Filipino songs and if she did, could she sing one. And she sang “Bakya mo Neneng” — and she danced to it as well. Never one to say no, she always did what she could to entertain, specially if it meant bringing smiles and laughter to others. I will miss my Tita Pacing. But I know that while she can no longer sing and dance for us here, she is certainly doing that with Tito Jerry, my dad, Tito Cesar, Tita Carmen, Tito Jo, Marilyn, August, Peter and Mama and Papa. The party will never end.
Love to all of you!
Norie, Doug, Jordan and Alyssa McGarry in Richmond, B.C. Canada
Jesus A. Jayme Jr. says:
April 10, 2007
There are countless and priceless memories that I have had with Tita Pacing. Not just myself, but also my siblings and our children. TiTa Pacing occasionally visits us in Vancouver. We always enjoy the company of Tita Pacing. She is so down to earth, very lovable to all of us and our children, so much FUN to be with ! Her stories of how she met Tito Jerry and her encounters with Tita Fe are very funny. I remember the one story of her during a wedding ceremony where former President Cory Aquino was a sponsor. I think it was during a wedding of one of the Jayme cousins, must be one of Tito Intings children. Apparently, while President Aquino was walking down the aisle as a sponsor, Tita Pacing jumped out of her pew and stood beside President Aquino for some picture taking. Tito Inting, having seen what Tita Pacing did, apparently had to immediately warn the PSG Presidential Security Group that Tita Pacing was her sister and not to do anything.
But my most memeorable time I have had with Tita Pacing was the time I was going through my divorce, almost
18 years ago. I needed a break and I asked my mother if I could spend a few days in San Diego with Tita Pacing and Tito Jerry and my cousins: Valerie, Hope, and Martin. My four day visit with the Moylans, staying in the home of my aunt and uncle and spending time with them were times I will always cherish. Tita Pacing would prepare her famous english muffins for breakfast. We had fun lunches and good conversations. The support that she gave me during those stressful years, I will always appreciate and fondly remember. She was vey loving to all of us nieces and nephews. I will miss her very much !