Genara O. Saraza

Genara O. Locaylocay Saraza, age 69, of Accokeek, Maryland passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was born on October 13, 1951 daughter of the late Epifanio and Ramona Locaylocay. She was raised on Bantayan Island (Madridejos), Cebu, Philippines. She graduated from Madridejos Provincial High School and earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Medical Technology from Southwestern University, Cebu City Philippines on May 26, 1976. Inday was a Medical Technologist working at various hospitals in the capitol area to include, Inova Fairfax, Greater Southeast Hospital, Fort Washington Hospital, and Washington Hospital Center. She moved to Columbus, Georgia and married Jack on New Year’s Day 1985 at St. Anne’s Church.

Genara is one of nine siblings. She was preceded by Vicenta Q. Locaylocay, Nicholas Q. Locaylocay, and Epifanio Q. Locaylocay Jr. She is the eldest daughter, but 3rd oldest after Jesus Q. Locaylocay, Bernardo Q. Lucaylucay, and followed by Romualdo Q. Locaylocay, Carazon L. Tayong, and Vicenta Q. Locaylocay.

In the early hours of August 29, 2021 Genara, fondly known by friends and family as “Inday” departed this life. This last weekend, she enjoyed beautiful weather in Virginia Beach and Colonial Williamsburg with family enjoying her favorite foods from Red Ribbon to include halo-halo, arroz caldo, mamon, ube, and ensaymada.

Genara was a devout Catholic, loving mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. She enjoyed visiting the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, MD, going on pilgrimages, spending time with her grandchildren, taking walks at St. Charles mall for exercise, and site seeing on the weekends.

She is survived by her husband Jacinto (Jack) Saraza, her daughter Analiza Harry, and son (RJ) Saraza, and grandchildren Isabella and David Jr.

Please respect the family’s privacy and refrain from posting to social media. Not all of her family/friends have been informed at this time.

For the viewing, please come in business casual attire. As this is a celebration of life, black attire is not required. Inday loved vibrant colors and we ask that you celebrate her life by wearing the same in your Sunday’s best attire. We also encourage red and white as her favorite devotion is the Divine Mercy.

I invite you to share any photos and memories. Thank you all for your kind words, wishes, and continued support.

A visitation for Genara will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314. A visitation will occur Tuesday, September 7, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 520 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735. A committal service will occur Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at St. Mary's Parish Cemetery, 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.DemaineFuneralHomes.com for the Saraza family.