Melita Jimenez Williams

Born on January 29, 1942, to Hermanigildo and Genova Panlilio in Alaminos, Pangasinan, she was one of nine children in the Panlilio family.

She married her husband George on August 31, 1968 and was widowed in November of 1977. Two years later she moved her family to San Bernardino, California where she became very active in various Filipino organizations and was part of an extraordinary Filipino community. She is survived by her children, Katherine Klein (Richard), and Rossana Barnes (Richard), her nephew Dino Gonzalez (Josephine), her grandchildren, Kathleen (James), Alyssa, Danielle, Maxwell, Layla, Gus, and her great grandchildren, Jordan, Xander, Melody, and Everly. She is also survived by her siblings Aurea Panlilio and Cezar Panlilo as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband George, her parents, and six of her siblings.

The family would like to thank Loma Linda University Medical Center Neuroscience and Intensive Care Departments. The care they showed Melita’s family did not go unnoticed nor will it ever be forgotten. The family would also like to thank the community members who have come forward and helped them organize and most importantly pray for the repose of her soul. We appreciate all you have done.