Adelia dela Cruz Fallar, 85, born November 20, 1940, in Manila, Philippines, passed away on May 19, 2026. Formerly of Manila, Philippines, Adelia made her home in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she built a life marked by service, learning, and steadfast devotion to faith, family, and community.
Adelia’s life was shaped by a deep commitment to education and the belief that knowledge should be shared generously. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Philippine Normal University in Manila and later completed her Master’s Degree in Education at The University of North Carolina Charlotte. In every season of her life, she carried the steady purpose of an educator—encouraging others, offering guidance, and leading with quiet confidence and integrity.
A devoted member of Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church in Charlotte, Adelia also gave her time and leadership to the wider Filipino American community. She was a two-time President and one of the founding members of the Filipino American Community of the Carolinas (FACC), served on the Board of Directors of the Filipino American Spirit (FAS), and remained connected through the Alumni Association of Philippine Normal University. Her generosity of spirit and commitment to community service reflected a life lived with a benefactor’s heart—one that sought to lift others and build lasting bonds.
Adelia found joy in gardening, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends all over the world. Her love of travel expressed an open-minded curiosity and a sincere appreciation for people and places—an outlook captured in the words she cherished: “Do not let the fear of something different, keep you from the joy of something new.”
She will be remembered for her integrity, her joyful personality, and the steady grace with which she brought people together. A loyal friend and peacemaker, she offered calm counsel, genuine mentorship, and a leadership rooted in kindness and respect. Above all, Adelia was devoted to her family, and her legacy will continue in the many lives she guided, encouraged, and served.
Adelia is survived by her sister, Myrna Fallar Kleitman of Charlotte, NC; her sister, Imelda dela Cruz Fallar (Scott Moorman) of Charlotte, NC; her brother-in-law, Danny Haulk of Charlotte, NC; and her sister-in-law, Milagros Magallanes Fallar. She was preceded in death by her father, Tancredo Fallar; her mother, Manuela dela Cruz Fallar; her brother, Elisio dela Cruz Fallar; her sister, Violeta Fallar Idencio; and her sister, Nelia Fallar Haulk. Adelia also leaves seventeen nephews and nieces in the United States, Canada, Philippines, New Zealand, Australia and Botswana.
Visitation will be held at Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service, 5301 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 282123611, on May 28, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 4207 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215, on May 29, 2026, at 1:00 pm.
