Minerva P. 'Manang' Tambo, 37, born March 22, 1968 in Philippines, died on Sunday, October 9, 2005 in Los Angeles, California of Metastatic Breast Cancer. Minerva was an Irvine residence and lived her life as a constant role model and example of how to live with grace and joy.

Minerva was a devoted and loyal wife of Joselito Tambo; a cherished mother of two sons Michael and Joseph. She is also survived by parents Marcelina Patague Fortaleza and Leopoldo Paddit Paraguas. Minerva was dearly loved by all and will be terribly missed by her family and many friends.