The remains of a 41-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who died in Kuwait were brought home finally to Dagupan City.

Dorothy Viloria died in Kuwait after suffering a heart attack. Her remains arrived in her hometown this week, nearly 45 days after her death.

Her family said they are saddened deeply but felt comforted that they can now be with her before she is laid to rest.

“After 45 days nakasama na rin namin si Mama kaya masaya din kahit papano, kahit sa kaunting time bago siya mailibing ay makasama pa namin siya,” Lawrence Brudo, her son, said.

Local officials visited the family on Thursday, April 16, to offer condolences and assistance, including funeral support and other aid.

Joy Siapno, Dagupan City Migrant Desk Officer, said the city government also helped shoulder funeral arrangements.

“Nabigyan na po siya ng assistance ng LGU, ng funeral assistance. ‘Yung chapel, shoulder na ng LGU kung saan nakalagak ‘yung remains ng OFW,” Siapno said.

The government also pledged support for the education of Viloria’s children.

“Malaking tulong sa akin kasi noong nabubuhay pa si Mama talagang sinabi niya na makapag-aral ako at gagawin ko talaga ‘yun hindi ko bibiguin si Mama,” her son said.

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) also extended assistance to the bereaved family.

The family expressed gratitude for the support from the government.

Viloria died on March 2. The final date of her burial have not yet been announced as of press time.