Career
She is the first lady bowler to hold both world titles at the same time. In the following world championships in 1983 X Fédération Internationale des Quilleurs held in Caracas Venezuela, Lita, Bong Coo and Arianne Cerdeña took another crack at the Trios but tied with the United States team for the Silver medal. In the 1979 5th FIQ Asian Zone Championships at Ploenshit Bowling Center in Bangkok, Lita combined with Nellie Castillo for the Women Doubles Gold medal.
She died in July, 1994 after undergoing heart bypass operation.
She was honored by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) for faithfully serving it for 32 years. She retired on April, 1994 with the rank of Technical Assistant in the GSIS Manpower Development Division.
She was elected to the WBW International Bowling Hall of Fame in 2000. Official Websites of the Philippine Bowling Congress.
