A Life Remembered
Obituary
Avila E. Arcala, MD, passed away in Everett, Washington, on Thursday, February 15, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born to Quintin and Andrea Estrada in La Union, Philippines, on April 10, 1943, the fifth of seven children. Avila and her husband, Federico Arcala, MD, practiced medicine in Chicago and then in Southeast Texas for 35 years. He preceded her in death in 2015. They were both active members of First Methodist Church in Nederland and were robust pillars in the Philippine-American Community of Texas (PACT), organizing and participating in several medical missions to the Philippines.
Dr. Arcala is survived by her son, Frederick “Freddy” Arcala; her sister, Ame Fuss; and a host of family and friends across the US and abroad.
A memorial service for Dr. Arcala will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at First Methodist Church in Nederland with interment following at Memory Gardens in Nederland.
In lieu of flowers, a monetary contribution to one of the following nonprofit organizations would be appreciated:First Methodist Church, 104 N.13th Street, Nederland, TX 77627 or United Catanduanes San Diego (UCSD) "Gift of Love" Medical and Humanitarian Mission, 7413 Los Brazos, San Diego, CA 92127.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Memorial Service
Saturday, April 20, 2024
· 10:30 AM
1300 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, 77627
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Nany Estrada
April 29, 2024
Someday we will be together again when HE returns and wiipes away all our tears for there will be no more death...rest for now until that day comes!!!
Angela Allen
April 20, 2024
My condolences to the family. Dr Arcarla was kind, sweet and caring. I miss her being my dr. Rest easy
Gilberto P Agustin
April 20, 2024
Gilberto P Agustin has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Avila Arcala, MD
Tita Fe, April, & Ryan Martin
April 19, 2024
Tita Fe, April, & Ryan Martin has purchased Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum Peace Lily for Avila Arcala, MD
Victor & Marian Tan and family
April 19, 2024
Victor & Marian Tan and family has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Avila Arcala, MD
Dr. Paul Proffitt
March 26, 2024
Dear Ave and family....love to you and Fred.....The many times we interacted together where wonderful, RIP, see you soon.
Deborah Chauvin Robison
March 24, 2024
Prayers and thanksgiving for this amazing woman and physician 🙏🙏🙏
The Enriquez’ family of San Diego CA
March 22, 2024
Our prayers and condolences to the family! May the souls of Dr. Ave Arcala & her husband rest in eternal peace with our Lord in heaven. 🙏🙏🙏
F
March 22, 2024
F has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Avila Arcala, MD
Fred Arcala
March 22, 2024
Thank you for being my mom. I love you.
Rose Espiritu
March 22, 2024
Ave, will be long remembered for her sincere kindness. She was always there for someone in need!
I’ll miss you my dearest phonepal. Praying for you, Fred and Freddie!
Norma Cates retired R.N.
March 22, 2024
She always had a smile on her face as she greeted the nurses and patients of St. Mary's Hospital. I have not seen her in many years but always respected her and her husband because if their kindness to all. May God comfort her family with comfort, grace, peace and sweet memories.
Allysha Pierre
March 22, 2024
Sending my deepest condolences 💐 and love to her family. I’ll forget our awesome days working beside her at SETMA
Amelia Delfin
March 21, 2024
Ii will forever miss you my kumadre Ave.I will miss our chats consoling and commiserating with each other after our husbands passed on within a month from each other.We shared our beautiful memories of our live ones, reassured each other and prayed for each other.We were both women warriors who pledged to move on and navigate life without our partners.May you rest in peace knowing that you are now reunited wirth Pareng Fred.
Shelia Fontenot
March 21, 2024
My Prayers and Condolences To the Family.She was a great Dr and went the extra miles for her patients.Rip Doctor Arcala.
Nancy Rose
March 21, 2024
The short time that i was privileged to know Dr. Arcala, she was very respected and specially sweet person. Prayers to her family. Angels for sure.
BRENDA Hampton
March 21, 2024
PRAYING FOR HER FAMILY
Cynthia Jones
March 21, 2024
She and her husband was my doctors they were a lovely couple and caring doctors they are truly God angels praying for her family
Tyalian (TC) Gauthia
March 21, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family. Dr. Arcala was the best caring Dr. I’ve ever had. I missed her tremendously when she moved, but was able to ask about her through speaking with sweet Diana her niece. I’ve yet to find a more caring Dr. Patient care was truly Avilas calling.
My prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. May Gods arms wrap and comfort each of you.
Diana Pinkney
March 20, 2024
God has call a angel home rest in heaven my sweet friend 🙏🏾
Diana Pinkney
March 20, 2024
God has call a angel home rest in heaven my sweet friend 🙏🏾
Diana Pinkney
March 20, 2024
God has call a angel home rest in heaven my sweet friend 🙏🏾
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