Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Virginia Fulgueras Gabriel was the beloved wife of Dionisio Aglibot Gabriel.
Born in San Marcelino. Zambales, Philippines, she was the youngest
daughter of Maria Calaje and Eulalio Fulgueras, sister to the late
Luisa F. Arlante,
Buenaventura F. Sarmiento, Elena F. Mendones, Antonio C. Fulgueras,
Catalina F. Navarro, Magdalena F. Ancheta and Pelagia C. Fulgueras.
She is survived by two siblings Efigenia F. Quimen and Salvador C.
Fulgueras, her daughter Virginia Gabriel Wallace, son-in-law David
James Wallace, a host of dear family members, friends and loyal,
personal caregiver Jacqueline Truman.

Education was always a top priority for her.  She even assisted nieces
and nephews with their educational pursuits.  After graduating from
high school, she worked as a math tutor while studying diligently at
the University of the Philippines.  In June of 1955, she received a
certificate for Apprentice in Pharmacy.  In April of 1959, she
received a Bachelor of Science degree and in December of that year was
granted a license to practice pharmacy in the Philippines.  On April
16th, 1960, she married her sweetheart Dionisio Aglibot Gabriel.  The
newlyweds were separated briefly due to his military service in the US
Navy, but they would correspond through numerous cards and letters
until they were reunited in 1961.  After having their only child in
1962, she wished to resume a pharmacy career in the United States.
She trained and worked in the field at Hadley Memorial Hospital and
Rexall Drug in Washington, DC while going to college and being a
mother.  She earned a second Bachelor of Science degree in August of
1966 from Howard University, in February 1967 was granted a pharmacy
license by the Board of Pharmacy in the District of Columbia, proudly
received her Certificate of Naturalization in March of 1972
and in June 1973 earned a license from the
Board of Pharmacy by the State of Maryland.

As a long standing, active member of the American Pharmaceutical
Association, she worked as a Registered Pharmacist at retail
pharmacies People’s Drug stores, CVS Pharmacy, Drug Emporium and
Shoppers Food Warehouse.  She trained and encouraged young pharmacists
over many decades.  She retired briefly due to health issues, but
completed continuing education pharmacy courses to maintain her
pharmacy licenses.  She returned to work full-time at CVS Pharmacy in
Oxon Hill, MD until requesting full retirement several years later.

Along with her husband, she assisted family and kabayan who emigrated
from the Philippines to the United States.  Her interests included
reading, playing the piano, organ and ukulele, singing, dancing,
traveling and collecting jewelry.

Our family wishes to acknowledge and extend most sincere thanks for
the comforting expressions of condolence.  Your kindness is greatly
appreciated and remains a source of strength during this time of
reflection and remembrance.

Services will be held at KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY in Oxon Hill, MD on May 1st, 2:00-6:00 PM, with a funeral mass to be held at St. Columba Catholic Church in Oxon Hill, MD on May 2nd at 10:00 AM. Internment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Virginia Fulgueras Gabriel

Virginia Fulgueras Gabriel

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