It was a beautiful and meaningful service on Saturday. It was wonderful to see so many of Sumala's family and friends come together to remember her as a kind and happy person.  It was also great to see so many pictures of her, especially those related to her recent travels with her family. I'm very glad she got to see so much of the world with Aurora in the last few years.  She will be missed at the FDIC and we are lucky to have known her for so long.

Sumala and her friends who did IT exams would go to the RSA Conference in San Francisco.  We would have so much fun enjoying each others’ company and the conference’s evening festivities like acrobats, live music, and yummy food.  Sumala had great instincts as an IT examiner and was fair and professional when presenting her findings to management.  When she was hired by the FDIC in the Orange County field office, we hadn’t hired anyone for a while.  It was so wonderful when she became pregnant with Aurora, and we were able to have an office baby shower for the first time in so long.  She was a generous and thoughtful friend and a dedicated wife and mother.  I will miss her greatly.  I extend my condolences to her family.

My Dearest Sumala, it was an honor to have worked with you and sharing our dreams of becoming Mommies.  It breaks my heart to hear of your departure, you were taken so soon.  I know how much you loved your family, so I know you will remain in their hearts comforting them with your love as you watch over them as the beautiful angel you were here on earth and now in heaven.  

I share the same thoughts as your Bank Examiner colleagues, you were so patient, graceful, and kind.  I loved hearing you laugh; you brought me so much joy.  I learned so much from you during our joint exams and you always had the patience to guide me when I was not understanding an area of the exam.  I miss our lunches when we would catch up on life and the adventures of motherhood and marriage.   I was blessed to have had you as my colleague and friend.  My prayers for your loved ones will remain, and I will never forget you, beautiful Sumala.

Sumala is someone who people could only dream to have as a friend and colleague.  She generously gave kindness and times to her colleagues.  Sumala embodied all the traits of a wonderful and endearing colleague.  I was blessed to have trained and then worked with her for a number of years.  Sumala always found times and gave you 100% attention to whatever you want to share.  She epitomized positivism all the times despite fighting an unjustifiably relentless harassment for more than 20 years in her office until 2018.  She goes to anywhere her colleague chose to have lunch.  Sumala worked hard day and even at night in her hotel rooms to accomplish the mission.  She simply kept her head down and completed her projects.  Sumala especially her laughter and smile will be sorely missed!

Sumala was a kind and generous coworker.  The times I worked with her she was patient and willingly shared her technical knowledge, always helpful.   She will truly be missed by those who knew her at the FDIC.  To her family, may you find comfort in memories and may faith ease your sadness.  Rest in peace, Sumala.
With deepest sympathy ~ Lana Escobar

To Sumala's family,

I am so sorry for your loss.  Sumala was taken too soon.  I pray you find peace and patience as you grieve your loss.  

I will always remember Sumala for her kindness.  Over the years when I'd work from her office, I'd pass by her cubicle, and she always stopped to have a chat with me.  Her conversations were filled with warmth and friendliness.  

I was so sad to hear that her health began to decline last year, but her hopefulness in recovery and dedication were inspiring.  I'm sorry her time was cut short, but I will always treasure all the interactions that we had.

Rest in Peace, Sumala!

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Sumala Yong

November 9, 1972 – November 29, 2024

Eternal Hills Mortuary & Crematory at Eternal Hills Memorial Park

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