Jocelyn Linzo Armendi

a two and half year long battle with stage four lung cancer. She departed

peacefully, surrounded by her close friends and immediate family members.

Jocelyn or “Joy,” was born on December 28th, 1964, in Naga City,

Philippines. Joy eventually moved to Manila during her adulthood, where

she met her first and only love, Anselmo. In the summer of 2004, Joy

immigrated to the United States with their three children and settled in

San Marcos, California. After almost a decade, Joy returned to the

Philippines to joyously marry Anselmo. She would subsequently bring him

to the United States in the spring of 2015 to reunite her family.

Joy inspired many through her resilience and strength. During her time,

Joy accomplished a lifetime of achievements, despite the many obstacles

that she faced while raising a family by herself in a foreign country.

However, above all else, Joy was known for her kind and friendly nature

throughout her life. During her twenty years of caregiving in San Marcos,

she was adored by her elderly patients for her warm and gentle demeanor.

Even when Joy was diagnosed with cancer and as she bravely fought her

terminal illness, she remained the same: a loving mother who radiated

kindness and warmth for her family and friends.

During her final years, Joy was able to enjoy life to the fullest and celebrate

its last gifts. Although her time on Earth was cut short, Joy lived a fulfilling

and beautiful life, adored and loved by friends and family.