Mary Ann Kamilos Inocentes

Beaumont resident, Mary Ann Kamilos Inocentes, 57, a nurturing mother, devoted daughter and a woman dearly loved – after a two year battle with cancer passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family on February 26, 2012.

She was born on December 29, 1954 in Olongapo, Philippines by her father, Nicanor Kamilos and mother, Crecencia Aniceto. On June 14, 1975 she married, Rolando Garcia Inocentes, her life long love a retired GS-11 and Vietnam Veteran.

As a US Navy and Civil Service wife, she traveled the world as far as the Pacific Islands to Western Europe. Every path taken brought different and equally successful careers. She was a woman with many endeavors, ranging from a Discothèque Manager running esteemed places like Hotel Nikko in Tamuning, Guam and City Beat, in Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily to creating her own delicious and crafty side businesses. Whatever may her hands had touched, her imprint of excellence and heart was left behind.

She was a member of the Filipino American Association, volunteering at fundraisers, housing people in need and playing on the volleyball league. Her door was left open to all, her table was prepared to fill the hungry, and her spirit was of a cheerful attitude always putting her best foot forward.

She had traditional values, a happy home maker, never letting one day pass without caring for her husband and teaching her children. Her gardens were of some of the best around having mastered the growth of ornate flowers and exotic vegetables. She loved to cook, laugh and dance. Her energetic and fun outlook made her relate amongst the youth. She was a friend to all.

She deeply loved and is survived by her children, Llola Inocentes, 36, Cash Vault Teller, Stierlin Inocentes, 34, Aero-Structural Mechanic, Pamela Inocentes Santos, 28, Senior Project Engineer and her grandchildren, Amaleo Inocentes, 18, US Army National Guard, and Casimir Canares, 16.

Mary Ann touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity, and maintained her trademark sense of strength and dignity all the way to the end. The memorial service will be Friday, March 9, 2012, 10:00 AM at Weaver Mortuary, 1177 Beaumont Ave., Beaumont, California and burial followed at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, California.

Arrangements were entrusted to Weaver Mortuary, Beaumont, California.