Felisa Mones Tabora ….

Felisa Mones Tabora

1942-2022

Felisa Mones Tabora was born on May 1, 1942, in Pangasinan, Philippines. She grew up in a small village, and despite her modest upbringing she had nothing but fond memories of her childhood and her roots. She migrated to the United States at the age of 19, moving to Los Angeles where she met and fell in love with Antonio Tabora, who would eventually become her husband of more than 56 years. Felisa was proof that angels exist. She had the warmest smile, the softest hug, and carried with her an air of peace and calm. Her favorite movie was Pretty Woman. Her favorite song was “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers. Her favorite hobbies were cutting fruit, gardening, rooting for the Dodgers and the Lakers, making her famous zucchini bread, going on cruises, collecting rosaries, and voting. As a proud American, she loved the national anthem, and she voted in every election. And her faith was second to none. The chances are likely that if she wasn’t talking, she was praying. At family parties you would typically find her in the kitchen cooking and cleaning. Her life was built on taking care of others. As a file clerk for an insurance company, she took great pride in her work, and she did her job well. Felisa’s life was full of hard work, so it was appropriate that her retirement was filled with fun and travel. She and her husband Tony moved to Leisure World in 2006 and quickly joined the Filipino Club and had a huge community of friends and events to attend. She was also a volunteer at Holy Family Church, and enjoyed going to workout classes at Clubhouse 6.

She lived her life with grace, faith, humility, kindness, and love. Felisa passed away peacefully on Aug. 24, and is survived by five daughters who loved her and were by her side until her final days, three grandsons who cherished her, and a sister whom she adored that was also her best friend.