Nelina B. Ladia

Our beautiful mother, Nelina Ladia, was received into Heaven by our Almighty Father on the morning of November 22, 2023. She was welcomed there by her husband Diosdado, her son Danny, her beloved parents, and some of her siblings. Nelina was just 90 years of age.

Nelina was born in Bataan, Philippines, in 1933. She was 1 of 7 children. She is survived by 2 siblings: brother Crisanto and sister Rizalina. Nelina met and married her beloved husband Diosdado in 1960, and they raised 4 children – 3 sons Tony, Danny, and Darius, and 1 daughter Dinah. Diosdado was taken from them in 2017, and they lost Danny earlier this year. Nelina also is survived by 6 grandchildren – Katherine, Shawn, Jared, Shelby, Elyse, and Remi – and 6 great-grandchildren – Anna, Aubrey, Emme, Madilyn, Ronnie, and Owen.

Nelina was a devout Catholic, and she raised her children accordingly. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a dedicated member of the Filipino community. She also was the BEST COOK EVER! She retired as a librarian from Norfolk Southern but then went on to volunteer with the local VITA office for several years.

Nelina was taken suddenly and unexpectedly from this world, but she was surrounded by her children during her final moments. Nelina will be laid to rest beside her husband on December 1, 2023, in National Memorial Park, which is located on Lee Highway in Falls Church, VA. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM ET and be followed by a short, non-denominational service at 11 AM ET. Interment will take place promptly at 12 PM ET.