Maria Luz J. Jamoles

Maria Luz J. Jamoles was born on May 8, 1943, in Passi, Philippines, to her parents, Tito and Annciacion. She was the youngest of seven children. From the very beginning, Maria’s life reflected remarkable strength and resilience. Her family sought safety from Japanese troops during World War II, and they later took refuge in a nearby cave for protection.

As she grew, Maria became known for her joyful spirit, gentle nature, and quiet beauty. Affectionately called “Lucy” by her family and closest friends, she was often described as soft-spoken and kind. Maria valued education and received her bachelor’s degree from Central Philippine University and began building the foundation for her future.

Maria later married her husband, Domingo, and embraced being a United States Army spouse. Together they built a life that took them around the world, settling at duty stations in Germany, Puerto Rico, and California. During these years they welcomed two children, their daughter Chris and their son Don.

The family eventually settled at Fort Ord, California, where they built much of their life together. For 30 years, Maria faithfully supported her husband throughout his military career. Like many military spouses, she quietly carried several responsibilities at home, which included caring for her children, managing the household, and enduring the long separations that come with military service.

Maria remained a steady source of strength for her family throughout her life. She was a woman of quiet determination who always placed faith and family first. Her calm presence, resilience, and devotion helped guide and support those around her.

In addition to dedication to her family, Maria served for more than three decades as a federal employee. Much of her career was spent at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, where she worked in the Office of the Comptroller. She was known for her dedication, reliability, and strong sense of responsibility.

After the death of her husband, Maria eventually retired and moved to Southern California. She embraced this new chapter of her life with the same grace that she carried throughout her younger years. During retirement, she discovered a deep passion for travel and enjoyed exploring the world. Her journeys took her to many destinations across Europe and Asia, as well as throughout the United States.

Maria also filled her retirement with many meaningful interests. She enjoyed singing in chorale groups, quilting, and learning to play the ukulele. These hobbies brought her great joy and allowed her to stay connected with friends and her community. However, the role she cherished the most was being “Lola” to her three grandchildren. She found immense joy in watching them grow, thrive, and mature into young adults.

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

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 the lives of those who knew and loved her. Her legacy of resilience, devotion, and grace will live on in the family she cherished so deeply.