Judith Tibus Dagunan

Judith (Judy) Tibus Dagunan was born July 11, 1942, to Victoria Flores Tibus and Sergio Daganun. From an early age, she loved God and had a passion for people. Judy attended Binalbagan Catholic College in Negros Occidental in the Philippines, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Education. She was a public-school teacher. She taught first grade at Molobolo Elementary School for four years in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Philippines; before deciding to move to America in 1977. Judy had the pleasure of being hosted by a family in Americus, Georgia when she first arrived in America. She lived in Americus until she decided to make Tifton, GA her home. She lived in Tifton for the remaining years of her life in America. Many described her as God fearing, family oriented, very hard working, and a wonderful friend. She loved her independence and enjoyed living in solitude. Her hobbies consisted of reading the bible, watching CBN, listening to worship music, and crocheting. Besides her family whom she loved very much and who meant the world to her, she also loved Shaneka, who was dear to her heart.

She was preceded in death by both her mother and father, Sergio Dagunan and Victoria Flores Tibus Dagunan; her siblings, Adelina Dagunan Hernando, Juanito Dagunan, and Margarita Dagunan Escabarte.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her sisters, Esther Dagunan Delarga, Elma Dagunan Muleta, both of Candoni Neg; her nieces and nephews, Jimmy D. Escabarte of Barangay Molobolo Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Lemuel D. Escabarte of Barangay Molobolo Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Emanuel D. Escbarte of Barangay Molobolo Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Leah H. Delapen'a Mema H. Etabag of Barangay Molobolo Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Leonardo D. Hernando of Barangay Molobolo Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Nancy D. Hernando of San Enrique, Luny D. Tupan of Barangay Molobolo Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Rachel D. Sobrevilla of Candoni Neg, Misael F. Dagunan of San Enrique, Joy Alan F. Dagunan, Jinky D. Alipo On, Bacolod City, Ralph Gregory D. Delarga of Barangay Molobolo Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Kenneth Mark D. Muleta of Barangay Molobolo Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Kim D. Muleta of Barangay Molobolo Cauayan, Negros Occidental and other relatives.