Lilian was born in the Philippines on December 24, 1948. She received her Nursing degree from Concordia College in Manila in 1972 and made a life-changing decision to work abroad in America at the Memphis Baptist Hospital in Tennessee. She later would travel to sunny San Diego, where she continued Nursing for 40+ years. In November of 1974, she married Ruben Saliba. They raised two daughters, Leah and Lynn, and two sons, Rex and Reggie.
Lilian always knew how to make light of any situation. In her college years, she could easily get the strictest Nun to be in good spirits. Her smile, laugh, and quick-witted jokes could easily turn your bad day into a good day. But that doesn't mean she did not stress out, she was after all married with four kids and a nurse! To relieve her from her stress, she took up the hobby of going to the Casino.
Lilian will always be remembered as a selfless, loving soul. Always putting others ahead of herself on many occasions. Working as a registered nurse and being a mother of four, was a true testament of her sacrifice for her loved ones. She has always been the glue that held the family together. Always ready to diffuse any conflict within the family. She loved her four children unconditionally. Her sacrifice for her family was second to none. On many occasions you could catch her cooking up a meal and making sure others had enough before herself. Her grandkids were her blessings. She loved them all and had a unique connection with each of them. Lilian’s kind heart lead her to her calling of being a registered nurse. She truly was a blessing from up above and fulfilled her destiny as one of God’s angels sent down to earth to help others. Her kind, funny, caring, loving nature attracted many to have a close bond with her. She will forever be in our hearts, as she truly left an impact in each and everyone of us who was lucky enough to have known her.
Lilian is survived by her husband, four children, and eight grandchildren, Kaylee, Noah, Noel, Nick, Rylynn, Mason, Giana, and Linkin.
A visitation for Lilian will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Glen Abbey's "Little Chapel of the Roses", 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902. A visitation will occur Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Glen Abbey's "Little Chapel of the Roses", 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at St Michaels Catholic Church, 2643 Homedale Street, San Diego, CA 92137. A committal service will occur Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 91902. A burial will occur.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.glenabbeysandiego.net for the Saliba family.
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