Alyssa Aguinaldo Obituary

Alyssa was born in Manila, Philippines and migrated to the US at the age of 5. She spent most of her life in Burbank. She went to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and received the Presidential Academic Excellence Award when she graduated. She attended John Muir Middle School where he joined the Musical Mustangs (choir) and graduated with honors. While enrolled at Burbank High School, she joined the BHS Color Guard. She also volunteered at YMCA tutoring elementary students after school. In her senior year, she was one of the students accepted to the Nickelodeon Animation Studio Mentorship Program. Her short film titled, Adopt Me, was chosen as one of the Best Animated Shorts. That same year she was awarded the Bridge Program Scholarship for Animation and Visual Effects at Gnomon School of VFX and Animation in Hollywood. She started her college life at California State University- Northridge to pursue animation and visual effects as her major. While in college, she worked as a part time cashier at 99 cents store in Granada Hills.

Alyssa loves outdoors. She enjoys riding her bike around the neighborhood, roller skating in the park, exploring new places with her family and going on nature trips. She even introduced hiking to her parents and hike together once in a while. When at home, she plays her guitar or piano or read books. But most of her leisure time is spent in drawing and sketching.

Alyssa brings joy to her family. When celebrating family occasions, she always makes handmade cards or personalized handmade gifts. These gifts become more special because of her drawings in the cards. She finds joy helping others. She has the ability to sense when people need help and has compassion for those who are left behind and alone. Her ability to find happiness in simple things is amazing.

Alyssa, our beloved daughter, sister, niece, grand daughter and friend passed away on October 2, 2021, at the age of 19. She was a budding animator and artist who leaves behind her parents, Edward and Leila, her siblings Samantha and Ted Jr. She will be fondly remembered because of her golden heart, the unforgettable memories we created, the laughter and experiences we had as a family. She will be deeply missed by her family, relatives and friends, whose lives she touched and made significant impact on.