Mariter Tarugo worked on the St Andrew s Ward of St Vincent’s Hospiral, which is now a Covid ward
Ms Tarugo was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 a week prior to her death and her heart-broken daughter said that she’s “still in shock” at her mum’s passing.
“It’s awful to think that my mother’s funeral is happening in the same week that the vaccinations are being carried out,” she said.
“She was dearly and loved by her family and friends and I may say one of the best Filipino workers in Ireland.”
The Philippine Consulate in Ireland has paid tribute to Mariter.