Maria Luz J. Jamoles

Maria Luz J. Jamoles was born on May 8, 1943, in Passi, Philippines, to her parents, Tito and Annciacion. The youngest of seven children, Maria displayed remarkable strength and resilience from an early age. Her family sought safety from Japanese troops during World War II, taking refuge in a nearby cave.

Known affectionately as “Lucy” to family and close friends, she was remembered for her joyful spirit, gentle nature, quiet beauty, and soft-spoken kindness. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Central Philippine University before marrying Domingo and embracing life as a United States Army spouse. Together they lived at duty stations in Germany, Puerto Rico, and California, welcoming their daughter Chris and son Don. The family eventually settled at Fort Ord, California, where Maria supported her husband throughout his 30-year military career, caring for their children and managing the household with quiet determination during long separations.

Maria remained a steady source of strength for her family throughout her life, placing faith and family first. She also served for more than three decades as a federal employee, primarily at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, in the Office of the Comptroller, where she was known for her dedication and reliability.

After her husband’s death, Maria retired and moved to Southern California. She embraced retirement with grace, discovering a passion for travel that took her across Europe, Asia, and the United States. She found joy in singing with chorale groups, quilting, and learning to play the ukulele, yet the role she cherished most was that of “Lola” to her three grandchildren.

Maria is survived by her daughter Chris and son-in-law Lewis; her son, Major Don, U.S. Army (Retired), and daughter-in-law Candice; and her beloved grandchildren, Reagan, Logan, and Joseph. She is also survived by her sisters Jolly and Vi, many loving nieces and nephews, and the memory of her siblings who preceded her in death: Jose, Natividad, Bienvinido, and Belen.

Maria’s life was defined by faith, perseverance, and deep love for her family. She will be remembered for her quiet strength, gentle spirit, and the steady presence she brought to those who knew and loved her. Her legacy of resilience, devotion, and grace lives on in the family she cherished so deeply.