Virginia P. Lindain

Virginia Lindain 24 October 1950 – 21 April 2014 On Monday, April 21, 2014, Virginia P. Lindain of Alexandria, Virginia passed away peacefully with her close friends and family by her side after her courageous battle with cancer. She now rests in eternal peace in God's loving care. Born in the Philippines on October 24, 1950, she was the fourth eldest child of Gerundio F. Palapal (deceased) and Gregoria Lindain. She spent her childhood years in the Philippines where she completed her Bachelors Degree in Nursing in 1973. Virginia began her nursing career at the Nueva Ecija Doctors Hospital in Cabanatuan City, Philippines and quickly landed the Nursing Supervisor position. She immigrated to the United States shortly thereafter and first started as a Registered Nurse in Detroit, Michigan. Then over the span of a stellar 40 year career devoted to healthcare, Virginia's talent and success gave her the wonderful opportunity to live and work in several States -in Maryland, at the Greater Southeast Community Hospital, in Seattle at the Swedish Hospital and ultimately making Alexandria, Virginia her home, she worked in D.C. at the Sibley Memorial Hospital. The highlight and pride of Virginia's nursing career was in 1995 when she founded the very first and successful Sub-acute unit where she was the Director of Nursing at Howard University Hospital in the District of Columbia. She went on to work at Manor Care Health Services, Ruxton and Envoy Healthcare Services and finally at Commonwealth Health and Rehab Center as Director of Nursing until her retirement in 2012. Virgie was a devoted daughter, sister, and "Tita" to many of her nephews and nieces in the US and in the Philippines. She was a beloved companion of 34 years to Jane Fields. To her friends, she will be remembered as a compassionate and gracious host. At work, as a thoughtful manager and respected leader by her colleagues and peers. Her unselfish love and presence will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Virginia is survived by her mother, Gregoria, and siblings, Gerundio Jr, Rolly, Rodolfo, Teresita, Eduardo, Arthur, and Norilyn. She is now happily at peace with her father, Gerundio Sr. and eldest brother, Romy in heaven.

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Virginia P. Lindain

October 24, 1950 - April 21, 2014