A nun who founded the Church-affiliated organization Pro-Life Philippines died before dawn Sunday, days after suffering an aneurysm.

Sr. Mary Pilar Verzosa, who started the pro-life movement in the Philippines in the 1970s, died due to herniation syndrome secondary to cerebral bleed.

Verzosa died at 4 a.m. at age 67, according to a report by radio dzBB's Glen Juego. She would have turned 68 on Sept. 24.

An article posted on the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines news site said Verzosa will be cremated, after which her remains will be brought to the Good Shepherd Convent at 1043 Aurora Blvd, Quezon City beside St. Bridget School and the Katipunan LRT 2 station.

The wake will start 8 p.m. Sunday with a Mass, while her interment will be on Wednesday, Sept. 12, after the 3 p.m. Mass.

Verzosa suffered an aneurysm Thursday and slipped into a coma, breathing with the aid of an artificial respirator.

She became involved with the pro-life movement after hearing Fr. Paul Marx, the late founder of Human Life International (HLI), speak on the issue.

Verzosa started the pro-life movement in the Philippines and became one of the most vibrant advocates of life and family in the crusade.

Pro-Life Philippines executive director Lorna Melegrito said they had planned a birthday blowout for her on Sept. 29.

“We will push through with honoring her and her life devoted to preserving the culture of life,” she said of Verzosa. — LBG, GMA News