Obituary of Dolores Villon Tan

July 29, 2026

In Loving Memory

Dolores Villon Tan

Sunrise: April 11, 1935
Sunset: June 29, 2026, 11:00 p.m.

Dolores Villon Tan, lovingly known as Loleng, was also our Auntie, Ate, and Lola. She passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 91.

Born in Lucban, Quezon, to Fabiana B. Villon and Jose Villon, Dolores was the 10th of 11 children. She lived a long and meaningful life and outlived all of her siblings, as well as some of her beloved nieces and nephews.

She is lovingly remembered alongside her sisters, Ate Irene, Ate Biya (Maria), and Vicenta (Ate Intang), and her brothers, Kuya Tasyo, Kuya Quirino, Kuya Roman, Kuya Meno, Kuya Junior (Jose Jr.), Kuya Filomeno, and Kuya Justo.

Dolores spent part of her youth in Cebu City, where she pursued nursing studies at Southwestern University. She later worked as an operating room nurse at Quezon Memorial Hospital. In 1965, she moved to America and continued her life of service, first working in a hospital and, after retiring on December 31, 1999, dedicated more than 30 years to a methadone clinic.

She was married to Lito Tan, with whom she shared many years and many travels. She loved to travel and enjoyed many trips both abroad and within the United States. She also found joy in participating in religious pilgrimages, including memorable trips to Italy. With her niece (Debbie) and her family, she shared treasured journeys to Hawaii, New Orleans, Mexico, and, finally, Myrtle Beach, which was her last trip with them.

To her family, Dolores was more than an aunt. She was a second mother — a loving, steady, and trusted presence. She knew their stories, their struggles, and even their secrets, and loved them deeply. She was especially dear to Debbie, with whom she shared a close and cherished bond.

Vivian Villon remembered Ate Loleng as a warm and affectionate aunt with a serious demeanor, who once lived with them in Cebu while studying nursing. One summer, she and her friends taught the family how to make marzipan de pili from scratch, creating a memory that remained dearly cherished. Vivian also fondly remembered being brought to New York City by Ate Loleng and Kuya Lito in the early 1970s for days filled with sightseeing, shopping, a movie, and time together. A treasured gift from that visit, a crocodile skin bag, remained one of her favorites. The last time they saw each other was when Dolores returned to Lucban for Tatay’s funeral in the early 2000s. Vivian remembered her as still youthful, well, fit, and as affectionate as ever. Even in retirement, Dolores continued to reflect her generous spirit by helping others and volunteering in a drug rehabilitation facility.

Her final days were surrounded by tenderness and love. On Friday, June 26, Debbie spent precious time caring for her — cutting her hair, trimming her nails, and giving her a full bath. Before leaving, Debbie told her, “I’ll see you Monday,” and Auntie softly replied, “Ok, Monday.”

When her condition declined on Sunday, the family FaceTimed her so she could hear their voices. As they spoke to her, tears flowed from Auntie’s right eye — a moment her family will always hold close in their hearts.

On Monday night, June 29, 2026, at 11:00 p.m., Dolores quietly passed away. After a prayer asking the Almighty Creator for whatever was best for her, the family received the call that she had gone home to the Lord. They went to be with her that same night.

Dolores Villon Tan will be remembered for her faith, strength, compassion, generosity, and enduring love for family. Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, and her love will remain with us always.

May she rest in eternal peace.

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