Genoveva Leabata Lizada, 98, of Napili, Maui, peacefully passed away on October 1, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born on January 18, 1928, in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, Philippines, to Pedro and Paulina Leabata.
Genoveva completed her elementary education in the Philippines and later earned a diploma in tailoring. In November 1975, she moved to Hawaii, where she worked as a housekeeper at Valley Isle Resort, Kapalua Villas, and Sands of Kahana. She eventually retired from Kahana Villa after many years of hard work and dedication.
Genoveva was a loving, caring, generous, and humble woman with a beautiful soul, a heart of gold, and a strong faith in God. She was known for her patience, warm smile, and selfless love. A hardworking woman who always put her family first, she found joy in the simple things in life. She enjoyed going to the beach, attending church, sewing, watching movies, and, most of all, spending time with and babysitting her grandchildren. Her love, kindness, and beautiful memories will forever be cherished by all who knew her.
Genoveva was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Paulina Leabata; husband, Thomas Lizada; siblings, Perfecto Leabata and Juanita Quiniones; son, Rolando Lizada; and grandson, Jonathan Lizada.
She is survived by her sister, Adelina Cabading; children, Juan (the late Editha) Lizada, Jovita (the late Ernesto) Soriano, Phill (Lea) Lizada, Nemia (the late Samuel) Tamayo, Robert (Nora) Lizada, George (Annabelle) Lizada, Carmelita (Antonio Jr.) Gumboc, Ceasar (Luz) Lizada, Tessie (Ruben) Ricardos; and daughter-in-law, Gemma Lizada.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jacqueline (Ryan) Baclay, Douglas (Josalyn) Lizada, Richard Lizada, Melody (Mariano) Dacquel, Imelda (Bertran Sr.) Quiniones, Maresceil (Mark) Hopman, Nemilyn (Kevin) O'Keane, Nelson (Ronna) Soriano, Jeremy (Arlene) Lizada, Jonahlyn (Duane) Pagay, Beverly Lizada (Zachery Aquino), Phill Lizada Jr. (Brittney Damo), Gladimae Lizada (Aaron Caranto), Robert Lizada Jr., Michael (Shirley) Lizada, Randall Lizada, Mark Anthony (Jan) Lizada, Kristopher Ian Lizada, Marivic (Eric) Peredo, Dana Jane Gabot, George Jr. (Cheryl) Lizada, Chanda (Chris) De Leon, Rowell (Dianna) Lizada, Jayson (Ivy) Lizada, Justin Lizada (Codey Kuhaulua), Christopher (Monie) Lana, Jennifer (Jayson) Bayudan, Annabelle (Lester) Domingo, Anthony Gumboc, Jhun (Michelle) Gumboc, Geoffrey (Ashlee) Lizada, Jasmine Lizada (Jed Ortega Felix), Jazzlyn Lizada, Christine (Kirk) Areola, Joshua Lizada (Melanie Shield), Matthew Lizada, Maritess Lovely (Michael) Aragon, and Shawn Ricardos; along with 84 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
A two-day funeral service will be held in her honor at Normans Mortuary on Friday, November 13, 2026, with public viewing beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by the service at 7:00 p.m. Services will continue on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with public viewing beginning at 9:00 a.m., followed by the service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt mahalo to the doctors and nurses at University Medical Center, Infinity Hospice Care staff, Hawaiian Airlines for their assistance with transportation, La Paloma Mortuary in Las Vegas, Norman's Mortuary, and all family and friends for their love, support, and prayers during this difficult time.
Genoveva's legacy of love, faith, and devotion to family will live on through the many generations she leaves behind. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
