Zenaida Capili Alota

Zenaida Capili Alota, affectionately known by many as Zenie, was born in Manila, Philippines on December 16, 1943 and passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. She was the daughter of Justo and Juanita Capili. She was united in marriage to Alberto Alota on October 17, 1970 in Passaic, New Jersey, and remained happily married for almost 43 years.

She is survived by her husband, children (Albert, Gervy, Marizen and daughter in-law Bernice), grandchildren (Giselle, Baby Gervy, Aesa, Athan, Azelano and Anoni), and siblings (Arthur and Manolo). She was preceded in death by her brother Dr. Rogelio Capili and sister, Elicita Llobrera.

Zenie graduated from the Philippine Women's University in 1966 and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After graduation, she moved to the United States and started her nursing career at the Passaic General Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey. She retired at the George Bailey Correctional Facility in 2009. She was a dedicated and compassionate nurse for over 40 years.

Zenie was a very active member of the St. Rita's Catholic Church and the treasurer of the Filipino Community of St. Rita's. She also served as a treasurer in the Forever Young Lion's Club of San Diego. She loved to dance, cook, play mahjong, go to the casino, travel the world and most importantly, spend time with family and friends.

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved

ZENAIDA CAPILI ALOTA

On behalf of the entire Alota family, we would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this difficult time.

A special thanks to the Filipino Community of St. Rita's for providing the refreshments for today's memorial.

Please continue to share the loving stories of our beloved mom, Zenie. She touched so many lives and the memory of her will last a long time. Throughout her life she fought through so much adversity, but always kept her beautiful smile. We will miss her tremendously. She will live in our hearts forever.

Our mom peacefully passed last Thursday at 2:47pm, military time: 1427. Fittingly, John 14:27 reads: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I donot give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. "

** In case your wondering why our mom's casket is pink, the simple answer is - because she wanted it that way! In honor of our mom and her love for pink, please wear something pink at tomorrow's funeral mass. (Yes, even the guys!)

Funeral Mass

Mass: 10:00 am at St. Rita's Church

Interment Immediately following at Greenwood Memorial Park