On May 8th, 2024 Imelda Sales Bawas went to eternal rest. She joined her father, Paolo Sales and Mother Felisa Sales. She is predeceased by her sisters; Doris Elevado, Arsenia Bendaña and brothers; Rolando Sales and Simplicio Sales. She is also predeceased by her father-in-law; Teofilo Bawas and mother-in-law Regina Bawas.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Tito. Her children; Jonathan (Jodi) Bawas, Melody (Tony Sisombath) Bawas and her beloved granddaughter Elaina. Her sister; Eufemia (Lorenzo) Tacadena, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

Imelda immigrated from the Philippines to New York in the mid 1970's working as a Registered Nurse. She continued her passion with healthcare as the owner/Administrator of - The Garden House for Adults - an Adult Care Facility in Binghamton, NY; working there from 1987 to 2023.

She always had a level of charisma that would bring to life any room she was in. This was shown in her deep involvement and many connections she made in the local community; whether with close friends and family, in healthcare, the local Filipino Association, or friends at Tioga Downs.

She always held herself to a high level of excellence in everything that she did and the memory of such a strong wife, mother, and friend will live on with all of us.

Funeral Services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Tuesday at 1 p.m. Rev. Janet Abel will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home, Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.