Leonila, fondly referred to as Nellie or Nel, was one of seven children born to parents, Eufrocino and Petra Baraceros, on January 17, 1948, in Salvacion 2nd, Lupao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Nellie attended the MCU University in Manila and earned a degree in Medical Technology.
Nellie came to the United States in June 1987 and made Oxnard, California her home. She took great pride working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for 22 years at the Ojai Valley Community Hospital and Shoreline Care Center.
Nellie married her long time friend, Romarico (Romy) Villanueva Bacani, on April 16, 2011.
She was known by family and friends to be kind and self-less. Nellie was a true caregiver, often putting the needs of others before her own. She enjoyed her travels between her home country and the United States, taking pictures and cooking for others. Her signature dish was Adobo.
Nellie is preceded in death by her sister Juling, brothers Ernesto and Benjamin and her parents. Nellie is survived by her loving husband, Romy, brothers John and Manuel, sister Rose, numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and other relatives.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Funeraria del Angel in Oxnard, CA. Burial will be held in the Philippines at a later time TBD.
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