Mrs. Agripina "Minda" Conde Wilson

SUNRISE: November 9, 1946 - SUNSET: June 23, 2023

The world became a brighter place when Agripina Conde Wilson was born on November 9, 1946 in Bato, Naguilian, La Union, Philippines. The eighth of 14 children born to Teodora Flora Conde and Marciano Flores Conde, Agripina was affectionately known to her friends and family as Minda.

Minda attended Bato Elementary School and Naguilian Academy for high school. In 1967, she graduated from Saint Louis University in Baguio City, Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Education.

In the late 1960s, she met Billy Ray Mattox, a sergeant in the United States Air Force serving at Clark Air Base in Baguio City. They eventually married in the Philippines in the presence of Minda’s parents and other family members. In 1970, they moved to Billy’s hometown of Houston, Texas and started a family. Minda bonded with the Mattox family and also established several lasting friendships, remaining close to her Houston Village to this day. Minda was ever grateful to the Mattox family for their immediate love and acceptance as she acclimated to a new country.

In 1977, Minda and Billy divorced, and she moved with her three children to Seattle, Washington under the watchful care of her aunt, Flori Montante. In February 1978 she met James L. Wilson and they were married on December 22, 1978. They each brought children to their union, creating a blended family that Minda cultivated with her love and Filipino cuisine.

Over a period of several decades, Minda was instrumental in helping numerous family members emigrate from the Philippines to Seattle, including her parents, many of her siblings, nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Minda spent the majority of her professional life as an educator. She began her teaching career at the tender age of 20, with her first teaching assignment at Saint Louis University Boys’ High School in Baguio City, Philippines. In Houston, she taught at Our Mother of Mercy and even maintained contact with her 1971 fifth grade class to the present day. In Seattle, Minda began teaching at Seattle Opportunity Industrialization Center (SOIC), and eventually retired from Seattle Public Schools as a Spanish and Language Arts teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. In addition to teaching, she enjoyed taking her students on educational trips throughout Europe. She also opened her home to numerous exchange students, and maintained connections over the years with some of them.

Continuing her commitment to education, Minda was a beloved and active member of the Filipino American Educators of Washington. During her decades of service, she held numerous Officer positions, from President to Advisor.

Minda was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional society of women educators. She touched the lives of hundreds of students, leaving a lasting impact. It was not uncommon for her to run into former students and grateful family members of students years later. Former students loved to share their accomplishments and life milestones with their beloved Mrs. Wilson.

A devout Christian, Minda was a member of Peoples Institutional Baptist Church (PIBC) for 43 years. She served in many capacities at PIBC, including Usher, Gospel choir member, Deaconess, and faithful Sunday School student. Minda continued to grow in her relationship with God as an equally faithful Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) member, first attending in 2007.

Minda was well known for her kindness, hospitality and thoughtfulness, selflessly serving her family and community. When she met her childrens’ friends throughout their school years, she never introduced herself as Mrs. Wilson; she would always say, “you call me Auntie Minda, honey.” She delighted in her grandchildren and cherished every family gathering. She was unquestionably the matriarch of the family.

Minda loved to sing and dance, and her passions were traveling and gardening. She often would say, “Give me my flowers while I can see them.” Indeed, she loved to share photos of her flowers on social media, and was always tickled when neighbors would stop by to compliment her bright and beautiful garden.

In February 2023, Minda was diagnosed with stage 3 multiple myeloma. She transitioned to her heavenly body on June 23, 2023. She is preceded in death by her mother Teodora Flora Conde, father Marciano Flores Conde, sisters Mary Conde, Mercedes Conde, Beatriz Conde, Luz Cabuenos and Linda Conde, and brothers Rolly Conde, Loreto Conde and Reynaldo Conde.

Minda leaves to cherish her memory: her husband of 44 years James L. Wilson; son LeMar (Bernice) Mattox, daughters Minda Michelle Mattox and Tairea Mattox; bonus children Darren Wilson, Glynis Wilson, James (Eileen) Wilson, John Wilson; grandchildren Jeanae (Giovanni) Dumas, Maximilian Mattox, Kyla Mattox, Leandro Mattox, Devin Velasquez; great-grandchildren Anaya Dumas and Kamiya Dumas; brothers Marciano (Jenny) Conde, Jr., Pedro (Thelma) Conde, sisters Lita Flora Conde, Lelia (Romeo) Rimando, Irene (Virgilio) Pacampara, and a host of beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends.

A viewing/visitation for Minda will be held Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery.

Funeral services will occur Friday, July 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM, Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery, 11111 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, Washington 98133.