Obituary of Redencion “Eden” Licardo

Memories of Eden Eden Licardo worked in the Climate Impacts Research Group at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and Columbia Center for Climate Systems Research for many years. She was the “heart” of the Group, always helping everyone in her quiet and unassuming way. She then worked for me as a Personal Assistant, again for many years. For me personally, she was a true support and friend. For example, she helped me get ready for countless trips as I built my career and then organized and submitted my expenses when I got back – An example of the many pesky tasks that she so cheerfully did. Not only did she help me keep my finances organized, she did the same for my Mother, who lived to be 101. She became a wonderful member of my Mother’s Care Team, visiting her weekly. She had a wonderful sense of humor and made sure I didn’t take myself too seriously. At GISS, Eden forged a strong friendship with Dr. Daniel Hillel, an eminent scientist. Dr Hillel often said that Eden was one of the Lamed Vovniks, the 36 unknown angels of Jewish legend without whom the world would not exist. Here is a description: “The Jewish legend of the Lamed Vovniks describes thirty-six righteous men and women in every generation upon whose merit the world is kept from entire destruction. Based in part on the story of Abraham and his conversation with the Lord about the destruction of Sodom in Genesis 18, the Lamed Vovniks are those who, by virtue of their compassion for others and the prayers they offer, cause the Lord to answer, I will spare all the place for their sakes.’ (Genesis 18:26). Most versions of this legend declare that the hidden thirty-six are unknown to the world and cannot be known, to others or to themselves. They are humble servants of their fellows, tirelessly working to dry tears, show compassion, and shoulder the burdens of those who suffer. . . The Lamed Vovniks are not powerless in this wicked world. Rather, they use the gifts and talents which they possess to lift all those around them. They help to save us all.’’ https://naokoyogitakiguchi.medium.com/angel-numbers-and-the-lamed-vovniks-the-jewish-legend-of-the-36-just-men-197d5ed97af2 Eden – Thank you for being an Angel in our lives. We send you to heaven with infinite gratitude and love. Cynthia

We will miss you a lot, Tita Eden.

Tita Eden, talagang TODAS!!! I am already missing you.

I will always remember the day my family arrived in NYC. We got off the plane and Tita Eden gave me the biggest hug and escorted me outside quickly for me to touch snow for the first time. I was 8 years old and thought of her, at that moment, as the kindest relative I've ever met, and I was right. I love you tita, I will miss you forever.

Goodbye Tita.. you're the bond that keeps our family together..everytime you're in the gathering everybody takes time to come because you're there...and you treated us all the same..you Will be missed..love you ??

Rest in Paradise my dearest tita . Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Condolences to the entire family ?

Our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families. Rest in Paradise Ate Eden ?

I was shocked to hear of Eden's passing. She was one of the loveliest and most thoughtful people I ever met. She was a caring and true friend. I loved talking to her and was so happy when we would take time to catch up and chat. My condolences to her family. She talked about all of you with so much love and affection. Eden, I will miss you terribly. Thank you for being my friend.