1969-2019
Erlinda Morales Quijano, age 50, returned to her Father in heaven Friday, September 6, 2019 following a couragous16-year battle with cancer. She was born March 29, 1969 in the Philippines to Remedios & Rolando Quijano. She spent her childhood in San Diego. She was curious, driven, and determined to succeed. She graduated from University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1992. In 2001, she gave birth to an amazing daughter. She showed her daughter the value of hard work as she diligently provided for the family while working in the biotech field for 27 years. She was highly respected by her colleagues as the Associate Director of Quality Control. Erlinda loved to read, travel, and spend time with family and friends. On any given day she could be heard telling jokes and sharing stories. Her characteristic laugh and broad smile will be deeply missed and warmly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Her father Rolando Quijano precedes her in death. She is survived by her greatest joy, daughter Liana Quijano-Modeen; her mother, Remedios Morales Quijano, brother Richard Quijano and wife Teresa; brother Dennis Quijano and wife Rowena; nieces Peyton and Lauren, and nephews Zachary, Aidan, Brandon, and Matthew.
Memorial services will be held from 5PM to 10PM on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Glen Abbey Memorial Park and Mortuary (Main Chapel), 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at St. Charles Catholic Church, 990 Saturn Blvd., San Diego, CA.
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