Zenaida Bartolome, an Auburn resident who previously worked as a school administrator in the Philippines, died Nov. 13, 2026, at Auburn Community Hospital. She was 80.
A service will take place when the family chooses, according to her obituary from Pettigrass Funeral Home.
Bartolome was born in the Philippines. Her parents, Fausto and Felicidad Mendoza, died before her.
Earlier in her career, she held an administrative position at Gregoria de Jesus Elementary School in Manila.
Her survivors include her children and their extended families.
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