Dorotea Fordelon Underwood

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorotea Underwood, age 79, who departed this world on March 7, 2026, surrounded by those closest to her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Underwood, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage.

Dory was born in Santa Magdalena, Sorsogon Province, Philippines, and moved to the United States in 1972 to marry Ronald and begin their life together. She built a life centered around family, love, and caring for those around her. She was a devoted mother to her sons and a proud grandmother who cherished her family deeply.

Dory had a nurturing heart and spent much of her life caring for others. She always made sure everyone was fed, loved, and taken care of. Although she was small, she was a fighter with incredible strength and held on to life for as long as she could. She had a feisty spirit, a great sense of humor, and loved spending time talking and sharing meals with her family.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 3-7 PM at Wade Funeral Home in Arlington, Texas. A burial service will be held in her honor on March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her husband, Ronald. Family and friends are invited to gather together to celebrate Dory’s life, share stories, and pay their final respects.

She is survived by her sons: Joe Underwood (wife Sarah; daughter Kai), Jessie Underwood (son Javoni), Jason Underwood, and Jerry Underwood (wife Holly; children Sofia, Levi, and Jaxi); as well as her other grandchildren: James, Kaylie, Lexi, Jonas, and Dominic. She is also survived by her nieces, Maggie, Myrna, Natalie, Vivian, and Deelynn, and her nephews, Hondo and Bobby Joe.

Dory’s love, selflessness, and strength touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family and all who were blessed to know her. Her love and spirit will live on in all of us.

After a lifetime of love, she is now reunited with her beloved husband Ronald, she rests in peace.