Lita R. Libatique

Carmelita “Lita” Ronquillo Libatique was born on July 17, 1944 in Manila, Philippines to Jeremias Ronquillo and Carmelita Cruz Ronquillo. She is the oldest of four children. She attended private schools while growing up and graduated high school from Manila Central. She attended Philippine Women’s University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. It was during college that Lita put her faith and trust in the Lord. She married Jesse Libatique on April 22, 1967, and had her first child, Mark, on August 20, 1968 in Manila. Their little family migrated to the US in 1972. Lita worked at the New Jersey Police Dept as a social worker while attending night classes at Fairleigh Dickenson University to finish her master’s degree. Later, she and her family moved to Southern California in 1975. By 1976, Lita & Jesse had established a successful business named Mark’s Appliance where she ran the books, sales, and scheduling. On January 25, 1977, she gave birth to her daughter, Jamie. In 1981, the family relocated to the Antelope Valley. Lita & Jesse continued to work at their small business, until Jesse was unable to work years later due to illness. Lita also worked for the county of Los Angeles doing administrative work. She did this for close to 20 years and retired in 2019. Throughout the years, Lita loved the Lord and was very involved in church and ministry. Together with her husband, they started a missions trip to their hometown in the Philippines through their church. This missions trip continues to this day. Lita loved her family, and especially loved her grandchildren. Lita is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Libatique; her parents, Jeremias & Carmelita Ronquillo; and her sister, Cecilia Pipho. She is survived by her children, Mark Libatique and Jamie (Steven) Baker; her grandchildren, Justin Baker, Jacob Baker, Owen Libatique, and Noah Libatique; her siblings, Jerry (Jocelyn) Ronquillo, and Evelyn (Ed) Nadurata; as well as many loving nephews, nieces, in-laws, extended family, and friends. The memorial service for Lita will be held Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11 AM at Grace Chapel, 44648 15TH ST W, Lancaster, CA 93534. A private graveside service for the family will be held later at Joshua Memorial Park.