An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) from Dagupan City died in Kuwait this week, leaving her children in grief as they seek help to bring her remains back to the Philippines.

Dorothy Viloria, 41, a native of Barangay Pantal in Dagupan City, worked in Kuwait as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) since 2014, traveling back and forth for employment. Her latest trip abroad was in October last year.

Her son, Lawrence Brudo, said he spoke last with his mother afternoon on March 1. The next day, he received the news that she had died.

“‘Nakita raw po nila sa CR nakahandusay na po. Wala na siyang malay. Dinala sa ospital pero hindi na umabot ng buhay,’” Brudo said.

Viloria’s co-workers in Kuwait informed the family about her death. According to them, her employer said doctors found that she suffered a heart attack.

“‘Ang sabi ng amo niya sa kanila, heart attack ang findings ng doktor. Nasabi sa amin ni Mama, may problema nga po talaga sa puso niya,’” Brudo added.

Brudo and his three siblings had already lost their father. He appealed for help so they could bring their mother home.

“‘Sobrang hirap po kasi. Sobrang bata pa ni Mama. Sana matulungan po kami sa pagpapauwi sa kaniya para makita pa namin yung katawan at mayakap pa namin siya,’” he said.

The Department of Migrant Workers has coordinated with the family to prepare the documents needed to repatriate Viloria’s remains.

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Region 1 office is also coordinating with the family to determine additional assistance and interventions.

Meanwhile, the OFW Desk of the Dagupan City local government said it is ready to extend support to the bereaved family.