This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TmQ.2ACIB/2047 Message Board Post: CURTIS, LEONILA S. Jan. 17, 1923 to Jan. 16, 2004 Nell S. Curtis was born in Libagon Leyte, Philippines. She was married to John "Jack" Charles Curtis Sr. who died on January 25, 1980. Since his death, Nell resided for the majority of her time with her daughter in Chula Vista. She is survived by her son Ted and his wife Mary and their children Leif Michael and Curtis John of Sutter, Calif.; her daughter Joan Marie and her children Terry-Ann, Lia, George, and Sara of Australia; her daughter Elaine Lois and her husband Errol and their children Meredith, Jacqueline Grace, and Janelle Elaine of Chula Vista, Calif.; her son John "Chuck" Charles Curtis Jr. and his wife Judy and their children Dustin and Jeliane of Canada; her son Sherman Lea and his children Brianna and Ian; and her son Allen James and his wife Mary and their children Michael and Kristopher of Scottsdale, Ariz. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2004, and Friday, January 23, 2004, at Glen Ab! bey, Bonita, CA. Mass will be held at The Chapel of the Roses at Glen Abbey at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2004, after which she will be laid to rest to be with her husband and with our Lord. Nell will always be remembered by all for her smiling and caring disposition. She was one never to complain and was always ready to help. She loved her garden, especially her roses. Her baking, especially around Christmas, was enjoyed and looked forward to. She was everyone ' s Mom, Nanay, Lola, and Grandma. We will miss you so much Mom. You will forever be in our hearts. We will always love you. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 1/21/2004. (volunteer submission)