Rosemarie “Marie” N. Malpaya, 47, of Virginia Beach, peacefully joined our Creator on January 25, 2023. Marie was born on July 25, 1975, in Cavite, Philippines to Cornelio and Lolita Nocon.
While in the Philippines, Marie began her love for nursing. She came to the U.S. in 1998 to be with the love of her life, Ferdinand. She spent her time caring for her family and supporting her husband while he served in the United States Navy. Marie worked as an Oncology Nurse in Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia, as well as the Lead Nurse advocate for homeless veterans at the VA Hospital in Hampton, Virginia. She taught nursing at Medical Careers Institute in Newport News, Virginia, before becoming a palliative care nurse practitioner with Sentara Norfolk General.
Marie was a devoted wife. She enjoyed cooking and baking. She loved the tranquility of plants and was an avid traveler and a devout Catholic who placed her love for God above all.
Marie is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Ferdinand; daughter, Christine; son, Matthew; mother, Lolita; and her pet, S’mores. She was predeceased by her father, Cornelio; and brother, Roberto Nocon.
A celebration of Marie’s life will take place Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations beginning at 4pm.
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February 4, 2023
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Marie was truly one of a kind, and I feel honored to have been her nurse. She was very special to me and I will never forget her. She was kind, generous, and so very compassionate. Her passing has hit me hard but I know that this was God’s will. She has touched so many lives, I will be out of town during the time of her funeral, but I will be there in spirit.
My deepest condolences and sympathy to the whole family. May her soul in peace in heaven.🙏❤️🙏
Our deepest condolences sending out to you all that she loves. She is very special person to all of us, and beautiful inside and out. She will be surely missed.
Marie was a nurse I worked and teamed with in the community of Sasebo, she was the New Parent Support Nurse with the FFSC, I was the clinic nurse. We had a wonderful relationship teaming up taking care of new moms and children. Marie was a beautiful person , always helpful and willing to assist with her community services.
I will miss you. May you rest in peace
For your family, as long as there is love and memory there is no true loss.
Our family are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We are missing Riri along with you. Our heartfelt condolences!
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to you my friend and to the entire family.
Wishing you courage, comfort, peace, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
May God be with Marie and May she rest easy and in peace in Heaven .
I met Marie and family when i was stationed in Naval Health Branch Clinic Everett, WA. We clicked right away because of our personalities. We were both silly and loves to gossip. When it comes to work, Marie was very professional, helpful, and she wont show any signs of stress because she loves helping people. Our communications were on and off ever since i transferred out of Everett and even when they moved to Virginia. Her passing crushed me to the core because i lost contact with her and didn’t know that she’s been battling a disease. I am so sorry Marie for not reaching out but i assure you that i will always remember the memories and always cherished our friendship. To the Malpaya and Nocon families, my deepest heartfelt condolences to you all. Rest in peace my dear friend Marie. Please give God a big hug for me.
Marie was a light in this world! She loved her family, her patients and her SNGH family. I remember when Marie told me she had cancer and then said, “ but I’m not afraid.” She knew fear does not come from the Lord, and she battled cancer like a true warrior. She had a strong faith and was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. I will miss her smile and positive spirit, but I know she is finally home with our Lord and I will see her again. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. ❤️🙏🏻❤️
It is a great loss not only to the family but also to the nursing profession as well and the SJDEFI family where she belonged. Being her former Clinical Instructor and Chairperson, I am so proud of all her accomplishments…we still need you here on Earth but Heaven can’t wait…we will miss you Marie..till we meet again.. Hugs and prayers to the family.
My heartfelt condolences to the whole family. May you all get through this difficult time through the love, comfort and prayers of your family and friends. She will be missed and will be in my prayers.🙏🏻🙏🏻
Our sincerest Condolences to the whole Nocon- Malpaya Family.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.
Ate Marie/ Ate Rose, will always be in my heart. I’ve known her since highschool days at St. Francis, and we are also relative by Nocon Clan, however we didn’t get to know each other deeper until college days/ dormitory days in Manila. She always spoils me with not only material things but most of all love and protection. She treated me like her own little sister. She called me her little Pokwang!
Ate, thank you for your constant love and care, even up to the time you were fighting a good battle with Cancer, you made sure that I am always okey, to not worry about you but about myself. You’re one of the best! I will never forget you, You’re amazing! Goodbye for now, We’ll see each other again! Until then… Rest well, No more pain. I will surely miss you 😘
Our sincere and deepest condolences to the whole family. We hope you feel surrounded by much love during this difficult time.
Ninang Rose was one of the best ninangs I was blessed to have. She loved me like her own and she made the effort to check on me regardless of busy she is. She was one of the people I would call and rely on when I needed someone. She always reminded me how amazing I was, especially on the days that I didn’t believe in myself. I will miss her so much and I will honor her the best way that I can. She has taught me to cherish every moment, she has inspired me to chase my dreams and never give up, and most importantly to love unconditionally. I love you Ninang! Thank you for everything, I miss you so much.
Ninong, Chrissy, and Matt -I love you and I miss you all! I hope to see you all soon!
We are all so blessed to have been able to know Marie in life… and she will be waiting for us all when we all see each other again on God’s Celestial Shores!!!
Ferdi, Chrissy, Matt: we love you. I am sad these days are yours, but you are all beautiful statements to the wonderful person who we all were lucky to know!
What a great loss of a wonderful woman of God. Her faith never faltered, even during the toughest battle of her life.
Her positive attitude was so inspiring. She will be greatly missed by her MCPA Family.
Love and hugs to the family.
She mattered to me and made a difference in my life. I’m sad for our loss. Condolences and prayers to her family.
I was lucky to work with Marie in Everett, Washington in the Navy clinic. I fondly remember our time there and working with her. She was such a spirited, kind and beautiful person. I remember the beautiful party for Chrissy’s first birthday, and her support for me during my pregnancy. She was a great nurse and friend. My deepest condolences to Ferdie, Chrissy, Matt and all of her family and friends.. may you be surrounded by comfort and love.
My sincerest condolences for you at this time.. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
From her San Juan De Dios College dormates
When I think of a human combination of kindness, strength, love, and concern, I think of Marie. She is more than a great band parent, more than a great mom to my students Chrissy and Matt, she was a friend to all on this side of heaven. I will miss her consistent presence at all our band events for the better part of the last decade, and in my memories, I’ll continue to look up to her example of excellence. May your memories of Marie remain vivid so that you feel her near when you rest your eyes.
Marie was such a positive person that always greeted everyone with a smile. She was an amazing nurse practitioner that helped patients and families at the end of life with such compassion and understanding. The profession was truly better with her years of service. Her passion not only for nursing but for her family and God were always evident. Her smile will be truly missed at SNGH. Rest in peace and prayers for her family ❤️🙏
Our deepest condolences n sympathy to d MALPAYA family. The lost of Marie at a tender age of 47 was so detrimental n painful to say d least, I ‘m sure there was more she can contribute to her brilliant career, community n more Importantly to her young famil. Rest in Peace MARIE you will be missed whole heartedly.
Our deepest condolences n sympathy to your family. Marie’s passing away was so detrimental n shocking to say d least. At a tender age of 47 she can still contribute much more to Nursing industry, her community n to her young family. Rest in Peace Marie you will be missed by all for a long time to come.
When I came here in the US, Marie was my first closest friend. We met in Everett, WA where our husbands was still serving in the Navy. We always hang out in their house almost every weekend. I have learned so much from her. She was like a sister to me. She will be surely missed. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. We love u Marie!
Mateo, lo siento mucho por haber perdido a tu madre. No puedo imaginar como te sientes. Mantente fuerte y sigue adelante para hacerle orgullosa de ti . Eres fenomenal y ella siempre estará estará contigo y siempre estará contenta al ver tus éxitos. Con muchos abrazos fuertes y cariño.
Our deepest sympathy.
So glad to have met her and the whole family during our photoshoot.
She will truly be missed.
Heartfelt condolence to the family. Sending prayers and love to Ferdie and kids🙏♥️🙏
Rosemarie, we pray that the light of perpetual shine upon you on your travel to eternal life. Rest in peace in God’s kingdom. 🙏🙏🙏
Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends. May she rest in peace
My deepest condolences for the entire Malpaya family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our deepest condolences Ferds, to you, Christine, Matt and to the whole family. May Marie’s soul rest in peace.
” gone too soon, you will be missed, Yayie!
Marie will surely be missed. Heaven gained an Angel. Rest in Peace, Marie
Marie was an amazing nurse and more importantly an amazing person. I was blessed to work with her in Everett, WA while in the Navy, and she was truly one of the highlights while I was there. My deepest condolences to her husband and her two beautiful children, who were the lights of her life.
Marie my friend/neighbor I am so happy I got to call you my friend. You were the most caring, selfless person and I will miss you terribly. May you rest in heaven with our creator. Ferdie, Chrissy, Matt and S’mores you all will be in our prayers and we are here for you.
Our deepest condolences Ferdie, kids and family, Please accept our condolences for Marie’s recent loss. Please know that we share in your pain and sorrow. The entire Cruz-Smith joins me in sending our deepest sympathies. Know that you will be kept in our prayers.
I just heard of this today. My deepest sympathy to Chrissy and Matt. And Ferdi- May God give you strength. Marie was a phenomenal nurse and a beautiful human being. I will never forget her. May we all meet together again in heaven. We should all have such an impact on others as Marie did.
She was a wonderful, caring human being that had a genuine concern for the well being of her patients and colleagues. God bless and keep and give her family peace.
She was a wonderful, caring human being that had a genuine concern for the well being of her patients and colleagues. God bless and keep and give her family peace.
I am just hearing of the passing of RiRi. She worked with me at the Hampton VAMC, in fact we nicknamed her “RiRi”. I am saddened by her passing but know she will have eternal life. Her faith in God and love for family is what I will remember most about RiRi. Praying for the family. May God continue to bless and keep you.
Wishing the Malpaya family comfort, love and peace during this very difficult time.
Rest in peace Marie❤️🙏