Rufa Mae Quinto: 'I am still in shock'

Actress-comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto is navigating one of the most heartbreaking moments of her life following the sudden death of her husband, former San Francisco police officer Trevor Magallanes. It was painful for me to interview her. Her comments were short and brief but contained so much grief. "I am still in shock up to now. I am very, very sad. Kasi maayos family ko until one day di ko na alam biglang di ko na alam...(My family was okay until one day... I really do not know what happened up to now...) But as his wife, I have to do this viewing celebration for Trevor to pay tribute to him. He was a good man. He deserved this tribute," Rufa Mae tells Gossip Girl.

- GISELLE SANCHEZ

On Aug. 15, family, friends, and colleagues gathered in California to celebrate Trevor's life, a man remembered for his dedication to serving his country and his family.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Rufa expressed gratitude to the friends who traveled from across the United States to support her. "Inihanda namin ang hall at courtyard para sa celebration of life. Maraming family, friends, at workmates ang dumating para magbigay-pugay sa kanya. (We prepared the hall and courtyard for a celebration of life. Many family, friends, and workmates came to pay their respects)," she wrote.