Florida Cebujano Pickens of Fredericka Manor Care Center in Chula Vista, California passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the age of 91. Florida was one of six children born on the island of Biri in Northerrn Samar, Philippines to Maria and Pedro Cebujano. Florida was born on September 30, 1930 and spent her childhood and early school years in her hometown. In 1958 she married Lawrence Vernon Pickens and they remained married for 25 years, moving often during his career in the United States Air Force. Together they had five children and settled in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
In her later years, Florida was a resident of Santee, California where she continued her passion for cooking and taking care of her family. She also loved to play bingo and mahjong, crochet, go shopping, and keep a clean house. She will be deeply missed and continue to be loved by her children Corazon (Debbie) Flanagan, Lawrence ( Larry boy) Pickens Jr., Henry Martin Pickens, Catherine Maria Olszanowski, Robert (Bobby) William Pickens, her eight grandchildren, and her eight great grandchildren.
A memorial service for Florida will be held Friday, November 4, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 2 PM at Funeraria del Angel Chula Vista, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Following the memorial service will be a service for placement from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Glen Abbey Memorial Park, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902. A Celebration of Life reception at the residence of Henry Pickens, 1231 Poplar Spring Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915 will follow the placement services.
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