In their public announcement, her family served accuracy in commending “A Life of Grace and Literary Distinction”: “Aida Rivera Ford’s life was marked by quiet dignity and profound creative spirit. She led off with one of her memorable short stories, “The Chieftest Mourner,” which became a staple in creative writing classes for over seven decades. Aida Rivera Ford on her 99th birthdayShe authored the short story collections Now and at the Hour and Other Stories (1958) and Born in the Year 1900 and Other Stories (1997)—with the title story referring to her mother. Other titles were Oyanguren: Forgotten Founder of Davao (2010), Aida Rivera-Ford: Collected Works (2012), and the drama compilation Heroes in Love: Four Plays (2012). In 1999, she helped establish the Davao Writers Guild.

Source: Philippine Star January 24, 2026 21:05 UTC