Silfide Algallar Anape
Silfide Algallar Anape (lovingly Fides to many), 67, of Beaumont, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont.
She was born on June 26, 1956, in Alimodian, Iloilo in the Philippines, to Generosa Algallar and Felimon Quijado Anape. Silfide was a retired nurse.
Survivors include siblings, Rudy Algallar Anape and his wife, Hilda Almira Anape, and Rovine Anape Cruz; and nieces and nephews, Judy Anape Flores; Jade Anape Salvilla; Janie Anape Alfeche; Joemarie Anape; Jim Niño Anape; Romin Wesley Anape Cruz; Jan Louelle Anape Cruz; and Rhianna Faye Cruz Podiotan.
Silfide is preceded in death by her parents, and brother-in-law, Luvimin Cruz.
Fides has been a registered nurse for 40 years. She arrived in Beaumont in 1982 and has been with Baptist Hospital ever since. She rose to the ranks from a staff nurse to the permanent night charge nurse in the medical-surgical unit and has been the anchor and rock to many fresh graduates and seasoned nurses.
Fides was not just a competent nurse leader but she was also a great nurse educator. She has taught aspiring new nurses in the medical-surgical floor and has given all her best to support them grow and develop.
Fides was well loved by her colleagues – the doctors, fellow nurses, nursing aides, physiotherapist, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals and hospital staff members because of her amazing work ethics, her very caring nature to her patients and for the great leadership skills she possesses in running the unit.
Fides is also an epitome of a loving and compassionate heart. Without hesitations, she was well-known for being that willing person ready to help another person in need. She has helped financially many of her nieces, nephews, relatives and impoverished countrymen in her neighborhood to pursue and finish their college education and wherever they are now and whatever they have accomplished is all because of her financial help and support.
Of important note, Fides has wholeheartedly supported a community outreach facility that provided assistance to destitute elderlies, youths, children and families in the Philippines named Asilo de Molo located in Molo, Iloilo.
While Fides does not really have a family and children here to call her own, she acts more than a concerned and caring mother to every new Filipino nurse that migrated to the US. You will always see Fides in their midst assisting and helping them feel welcome to their new home away from home.
Fides was so loved by all and will be missed beyond words.
A gathering of Ms. Anape’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont. Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, Beaumont.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- February 4, 2024
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- February 4, 2024
- 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Funeral Mass
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church
- 6825, Gladys Ave, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
- February 5, 2024
- 10:00 am
Rest in peace my friend. You had the sweetest disposition and your always encouraged and supported the nurses. You will be missed but your memories will live on forever
You have joined our Maker to what seems like too soon. I will always remember you as a kind, compassionate, and a giving person. I remember you told me before that you are sending some needy & well-deserving kids to school as their anonymous donor. When I asked you why ‘Anonymous’, you didn’t really give me a straightforward answer. I believe you really just wholeheartedly wanted to help without due recognition & honor for your selfless act.
I had fond memories of our unplanned adventure we called “The Tour of Panay” where we set off to visit our relatives and friends, taking different modes of transportation ( except by air as we had no money) & on foot, before we leave our comfort zones for this place called “Abroad”.
I will join you sometime when it’s my turn to get called, then, we can pick up where we left off & go forth to our new “Abroad” up above, & hopefully with wings to take us where we wish to go.
I’m sorry that I could not be physically present for your ‘send -off’.
Until then.
Much love,
Bebbie
Rest In Peace, dear Fides. We’ll miss your ever friendly and beautiful smiling face!
God Bless you on your journey.
Love and Prayers,
Derlie and Thomas
Kind hearted and loving, a friend through thick and thin. I will surely miss your easy and calm ways. Such a great person to know. Rest in God’s loving arms my dear Phides, you are gift to everyone you know.
I first met “ate” Fides when I was working at the Center for Life Management, Baptist Hospital. She was working in the locked-up unit while I was in the Chemical Dependency unit. I had fond memories of her ‘cause we share the same birthday. At one point in our birthday, we drove to a casino in Louisiana and stayed overnight, played slot machines and ate. We lost but we had fun! We were also “hoarders” (in a good way!). We’re both excited during after-Christmas sale. We went to Eckerd’s and buy a lot of goodies and merchandise. Most of the time, our cars were full of these merchandise and goodies. These were eventually boxed and sent to our respective provinces in the Philippines. When she retired, I often saw her at Edna’s place. I onced heard her say that she didn’t have any savings. It’s ok ate Fides ‘cause you use all your money in supporting those who are in need! For me, you are a saint!…I will surely miss your banana muffin and “hopia” come Christmas time. Rest in peace my dear, ‘til we meet again❣️🙏
Such a sweet and caring person, she always helped her co-workers, she never thought she was better than anyone, loving heart, and gave the best huggs. She always brought her banana nut bread/muffins to share with us, you will be missed.
My dearest friend I will miss you dearly. We used to go to breakfast in the cafeteria evey morning and I will miss your conversations. You don’t have to suffer no more just rest in 🕊️ peace.
So fortunate to know this loving person! She is practicing it like her very purpose and mission to everyone and anyone. Her generosity is so well known especially with new migrants from the Philippines.
We will sirelysurely miss you Fides! Rest in Gods loving embrace.
We love you dearly!
Saddened to learn of Fides’ passing. We hold such dear memories of Fides, and shall forever be in gratitude for knowing her as a friend and neighbor. Fides was among the pioneering Filipinos in Beaumont. She was kind, generous and always ready to lend a helping hand. We trust and pray that she shall be one with the Angels as she transcends from her earthly life to rest in eternal peace in the loving shelter of our Heavenly Father’s home . . .
Heaven gained an angel the day you left us .. Nang Fides as we fondly call her was my clinical instructor and was instrumental on how I got to come to Beaumont and obtain employment at Baptist Hospital. She was the most unselfish and generous person who always warmly welcome Ilongos who arrive here… your legacy and good deeds will forever stay in our hearts… we love you and may you rest in eternal peace… ❤️
The first, and best charge nurse I ever had. Our smile brought joy to everyone around her. She taught me so much. The world will be a sadder place without her here.
To you my dear Fides gone too soon Will always remember with fond memories our friendship .You are an angel to its truest meaning.You are a hero to many like what they say a hero doesn’t always wear a cape but you were one.Dennis and I will miss you very much Fly high ,my friend ,be in the arms of Jesus laughing singing ,.Rest in peace and till we meet again.
To you my dear Fides gone too soon Will always remember with fond memories our friendship .You are an angel to its truest meaning.You are a hero to many like what they say a hero doesn’t always wear a cape but you were one.Dennis and I will miss you very much Fly high ,my friend ,be in the arms of Jesus laughing singing ,.Rest in peace and till we meet again.
my dearest fides who shared her banana muffin recipe with me . she taught me so much as a new nurse from canada – i share stories of her often and model my nursing career from her strong work ethic and endless compassion towards people . she had the best smile and laugh- so sad to hear this news – rest in peace
The one and only Manang Fides … she’s an angel on earth and in heaven, heart of gold and only with the honest intention to always to help, share and give to all who is in need without expecting anything in return… My family will miss you dearly Manang Fide … we love you
May you rest in heavenly
Peace ❤️🙏❤️
You May Rest in Peace our Dearest Tita Dee, Thank You so much for the Love and Support, You will be Missed…❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Fides for our friendship. Now that you’re gone the memories we have shared will always be with us. You are such a caring and wonderful friend to me and my family. We all love you! Rest in eternal peace my friend. I pray.
With a heavy heart, we wish to give our sincere condolences to you and your family.” “Keeping you and Tita Fides in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy .May the memories of Tita Fides help you find peace and comfort. Prayers for Tita Fides’eternal salvation🙏
Thank you for everything, Tita Dee! For all of your love and generosity, we will surely miss you, the children will miss your weekly calls, and we will never forget you. May God grant eternal rest to you and may His perpetual light shine upon you. Rest well and one day may you rise again in God’s glory. We love you, Tita Lola !!!
My dear friend you will be missed