Basilisa Dela Cruz Deinla-Alcantara Remembered in Batuan, Masbate, as Family Announces Requiem Mass

 BATUAN, MASBATE — Family, friends, and members of the Batuan community are remembering Basilisa Dela Cruz Deinla-Alcantara, a beloved mother whose life was defined by love, care, guidance, and meaningful family connections.

Basilisa passed away on September 7, 2026, at 2:50 p.m. Her family is now holding close the memories, lessons, and moments that shaped their lives together while asking relatives, friends, and community members to keep them in their thoughts and prayers.

Her presence remains deeply connected to the people who knew and cherished her. For a family, the memories created over many years can become an enduring source of comfort, from everyday conversations and shared traditions to the values and affection passed from one generation to another.

Basilisa’s remains are currently at Alcantara’s Residence in Cañares, Batuan, where family and friends can come together in remembrance and prayer.

A Requiem Mass celebrating her life will be held on September 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Parish Church. The service will be followed by her interment as loved ones gather to pay their respects and honor her memory.

For those closest to Basilisa, the coming days will be a time of reflection, prayer, and togetherness. While grief can be difficult to express, the support of family, friends, and neighbors can provide strength during such a deeply emotional period.

Her family’s request for prayers reflects the importance of community during times of bereavement. Every gesture of kindness, every shared memory, and every moment of support can help remind loved ones that they are surrounded by people who care.

Basilisa Dela Cruz Deinla-Alcantara will be remembered for the place she held within her family and for the love and memories she leaves with those who knew her. As the Batuan community comes together to honor her life, her family can draw comfort from the enduring connections she created.

Heartfelt condolences are extended to Basilisa’s family, relatives, friends, and everyone mourning her passing. May her family find strength in one another, peace through prayer, and lasting comfort in the memories of a mother who was deeply loved.