Born in Indang, Cavite  in the Philippines, Divinia graduated from the University of the East Manila in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in accounting. She was a Certified Public Accountant in the Philippines and worked for CF Sharp for several years. She was an active volunteer with the Catholic Women's League in Project 8, Quezon City. She immigrated to Canada in 1982, and lived in Toronto for twenty years prior to moving to Vancouver.

She was predeceased by her husband Carlos this March, and by her daughter Elizabeth (Vicente) in 2011. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Edward (Jonelle), Carlos Jr. (Marylou), Catherine, Michael (Janneth), Jennifer (John), and her grandchildren Monique, Carlo (Carina), Dana, Luigi, Jacqueline, Jonas, Gabrielle, Matthew, and Andrew.

Visitations will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Kearney Funeral Home, 450 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC from 2 – 4 p.m. Vigil prayers will be from 7– 9 p.m. at the Holy Name of Jesus Church at 4925 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC.  The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the church.

You may express condolences, share stories and photos through this memorial site.

In lieu of flowers, an “In Memoriam Donation” may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation in memory of Divinia Balao: http://bccancerfoundation.com/ways-donate/gift-memory

If you choose to send an e-card with your “In Memoriam Donation”, please specify the recipient name: Catherine Balao and recipient e-mail: cpbalao@gmail.com.