With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved mother, Carmelita. In loving memory of Carmelita, we are saddened to announce her passing on April 17, 2024. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered.
Carmelita was born on November 1, 1928 to Agusto and Raquel Nieva in Lucena, Philippines.
Carmelita met Celso, her husband at Lucena, Philippines. Carmelita and Celso went on to have five children, Celso, Jr (Celito), Clemen, Cesar, Clarissa and Carmel.
Carmelita was predeceased by husband Celso and son Celso, Jr (Celito). Carmelita is survived by sisters: Teresita Nieva Macias, Maris Nieva Cabantog. Children: Clemen Penalosa Baumgartner, husband Jon. Cesar Penalosa, (daughters Christina, Celeste and Cynthia). Clarissa N. Penalosa, and Carmel Penalosa Hernandez, husband Nick, (daughters Carmel Nikki and Nina). Grandchildren Christina Penalosa Gaines, Celeste Penalosa, Cynthia Penalosa Fernando (husband Harry) Carmel “Nikki” Penalosa Hernandez Malixi, (husband Ryan) and Nina Penalosa Hernandez. Great grandchildren: Cat Gaines, Matthew Fernando, Jacob Fernando, Isabelle Fernando, Elizabeth Fernando and Lucien Malixi. Grand puppies Bruno, Chloe and Rory.
A Rosary will be held at DeYoung Shoreline Chapel, 7676 Shoreline Drive on Tuesday, May 7 at 5-6 pm. Visitation hours are from 2-6 pm. Wednesday, May 8, at 10:30 am mass will be held at St. Bernadette’s Church, 2555 Country Club Blvd, Stockton, CA.
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