Born in Camiguin, Philippines, she came to the US in 1993, settling in Lodi 22 years ago. She was a Medical Technologist for Atlantic Health Care Systems in Pequannock.
She is survived by her husband Chaiyapone Punnara. children Christopher Carrillo of Nutley, Diane Punnara of Orlando, Fla. and Damian Punnara of Orlando, Fla. and five grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Santangelo Funeral Home, 300 Main St., Lodi. Mass is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St Joseph R.C. Church, Lodi. Private cremation to follow.
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