Eleanor Tarectecan de Guzman Obituary (1935

Eleanor Tarectecan de Guzman also known as Nono, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025 at the age of 89. Born and raised in Burgos, Pangasinan, Philippines, Eleanor earned her Bachelor's degree in Education at University of Sto. Tomas in Manila and devoted many years to shaping young minds as a teacher at San Vicente West Elementary School in Urdaneta, Pangasinan. Her passion for learning and her gentle patience left a lasting impact on her students and community. Later in life, Eleanor made the courageous decision to migrate to the United States in pursuit of new opportunities for her family. She continued her life of service working as a dietary aide at Somerset Medical Center for 20 years, where her kindness, work ethic, and quiet strength touched the lives of those she cared for. Eleanor will be remembered for her deep love for her family, her humility, and her unwavering commitment to helping others. She found joy in simple things--caring for her grandchildren, sharing stories from her life in the Philippines, and preparing meals that brought everyone together. She is survived by her children Vicente, Marites, Francis, Fr. Alex, Catherine, Gerardo, Perseveranda and Victoria; her siblings, Leovigildo, Ladislao, Winniefrida, Abraham, Aurora, David, Reynalda and Baltazar; her granchildren, Don Harvey, Alyssa, Antonio, Maurice, Gerianne, Aiden and Ann Margaret who will forever carry her legacy of love and strength. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Maximo de Guzman. Eleanor's presence will be dearly missed, but her spirit lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Zuasola Funeral Homes, 44 Bay Ave., Belleville, NJ 07109. Additional Funeral Service will take place at Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines under the professional care of Zuasola Funeral Homes, Philippines. Interment will take place at Urdaneta City Cemetery at a later date.