Linda R. Plana

Obituary for Linda R. Plana – April 21, 1949 – December 7, 2023

Maria Linda Reintegrado Plana, age 74, passed away on December 7, 2023, in her Gresham, Oregon home following her battle with cancer.

Born in Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Philippines she was the daughter of Constante and Asuncion Plana. She attended Santa Catalina Central Elementary School, Ilocos Sur National High School, and St. Paul College. After obtaining her degree in Education, she taught elementary school in Santa Catalina District. In the early 1980’s, she immigrated from the Philippines to the United States. She resided in Portland and Gresham, Oregon and acquired her Certified Nursing Aide license and Certified Medical Assistant certificate. She was employed at St. Joseph Hospital as a CNA. She transferred to Port Haven Care Center as a CMA and most recently as Central Supply Coordinator for over 35 years until her retirement in 2021. Port Haven was a special place as this is where she met her dear lifelong friends.

Linda was a parishioner at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, and occasionally attended mass at St. Anne and St. Therese. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, tending to her indoor and outdoor garden, Zumba, aerobics and yoga at the L.A. Fitness, and coupon thrifting at Safeway and Fred Meyer. During times of solitude, you could find her praying, attending mass, or listening to her favorite praise music. Her faith played a central role in finding peace, comfort, and reflection.

While Linda was unmarried, she was beloved by her siblings and siblings’ children and grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is survived by siblings Patricia Plana, Bonifacio Plana, Amelita Maguddayao, Maria Teresa Alagar, Ronald Ragil, Bryan Ragil, John Paul Plana, and Rodney James Plana. Her larger family extends to the Philippines, Canada, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, and throughout the United States including Oregon, Washington, Florida, Chicago, and Hawaii. She was predeceased by siblings Mauro Plana and Franklin Plana.

The family will be holding a viewing and rosary at Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home on Monday, December 18, 2023, at 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. The funeral mass service will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church at 10:00 am. The inurnment will take place at Gethsemani Cemetery after the mass.

Memorial donations can be sent to Linda’s sister, Maria Teresa Alagar. Flowers can be sent to Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Home at 11666 SE Stevens Rd, Happy Valley, OR 97086