Mercedes Obrero Salunga

Our beloved Mother Mercedes Obrero Salunga “Nanay Ched or Aling Cheding” of Sanford Florida, passed away at home on April 14, 2026, at the age of 86. Mercedes was born on September 17th, 1939 in Camarines Sur, Philippines. She married Prudencio Salunga and together they built a loving family sharing more than 60 years of marriage. Mercedes also attended vocational school to be a Dressmaker and utilized these skills to work for an Arabian Royalty in Saudi Arabia. When she migrated from the Philippines to Florida in 2001, she also worked as a Laundry Aide in a skilled nursing facility. Nanay was known for her outgoing, fashionable personality that was strongly rooted in faith. Mercedes is survived by her children; Aurora Jacalan, of Philippines, Teresita and husband Lolito Sazon, of London, UK, Evelyn and husband Ruben De La Cruz, Daughter in Law Leng Jacalan, Victoria and husband Larry Calimlim, of Philippines, Antonio and wife Josephine Salunga, of Winter Springs Florida, Dennis and wife Rosalie Salunga, Evangeline Salunga, of Philippines, Imelda and husband John Taitano, of Sanford, Florida and Danilo and wife Geraldine Salunga, of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, she is survived by her beloved grandchildren Denmark Padilla and his Wife Susan, Ralph Lawrence Jacalan, Marty and wife Ros Sazon, Mervin Sazon and wife Natalie, Lysithea and husband Chris Ally, Russell Ocampo and her husband RJ, Ervin and wife Donna De La Cruz, Raven De La Cruz, Melissa and her husband Ian, Emmanuel Jacalan, John Jacalan, Carol Jacalan, Marlo Calimlim, Marco Calimlim, Grace Calimlim, Anjo Salunga, Claire Jessie Salunga, Angeline and her husband Harvey, Kayla-Wailani Taitano, Kelani Taitano and Dan Gerald Salunga and his wife Arleen. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Prudencio Salunga and her son Romulo Jacalan. There will be a visitation at 10:30 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 am on April 20, 2026, at All Soul’s Catholic Historic Chapel 800 S. Oak Ave. Sanford, Florida 32771. Father Luis Salazar will be officiating the service. Mercedes’ family will be present to welcome loved ones and friends with the reception to follow at the Taitano’s residence at 155 Bristol Forest Trail Sanford, Florida 32771 Committal of cremation cremains will take place later at Queen of Angels Cemetery, 1901 Queen of Angels Drive, Winter Park, Fl 32792. Please visit www.DeGusipe.com for updated service details. The family of Mercedes Obrero Salunga invites you to leave a message of condolence on the Tribute Wall created in his loving memory. DeGusipe Funeral Home, 904 S. Laurel Ave, Sanford, FL in charge of arrangements.

Mercedes Obrero Salunga

September 17, 1939 - April 14, 2026