Lila Carmen Taitano

Lila Carmen Taitano, 63, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Born on October 14, 1957, in Tamuning, Guam to the late Jose G. and Maria Q. Taitano. Lila grew up in Guam and moved to the US at the age of 18. She graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1976 and continued on to complete and receive a BS in Community Health and Nutrition at San Francisco State University in 1980. Lila then went back to Guam and taught health classes and was also the coach for cheerleading. Soon after that she became interested in public service, and she went on to work for the National Park Service in the finance department for 20 years until she retired. Lila was a strong and tenacious woman all her life, in her thirties Lila was diagnosed with having kidney failure and from then on, she battled this sickness with a smile on her face despite all the adversity and ailments that she faced. Although she had to go to dialysis often, they became her second family because she made friends and she would constantly bring them food and treats and made it a positive experience for herself and others. She was a very creative woman, she enjoyed interior design and decorating especially during the holidays and for all family events. Lila was a very witty woman and sometimes sarcastic, she enjoyed making jokes and spending time with her family, especially her sisters. Her favorite pastime was going to bingo at the casino. Lila was very active in the church and would lead many of the family rosaries. Lila lived her life to the fullest and although life put many obstacles in her way she always pushed through and faced it head on. Lila may no longer be here anymore, but her strength and tenacity will forever live through her family and friends who loved her dearly. Rest in paradise Lila our resilient sister, auntie, and friend. She is survived by her siblings: Teresita M. Taitano, Lourdes T. Leon Guerrero, Helen R. Tyson, Joseph Q. Taitano, David J. Taitano, and Lina T. Sonico. Her nieces and nephews: Jordan E. Taitano ?, Jonathan T. Santos, Arnell C. Leon Guerrero, Joel N. Taitano, Robyn L. Leon Guerrero, Jade M. Taitano, Matthew J. Taitano ?, Dana M. Taitano, Heather J. Tyson, Jake R. Taitano, Samantha J. Taitano, Christopher J. Taitano, Jazmyne M. Taitano, Montana S. Taitano, Marleena L. Sonico, Jacqueline V. Dutt, Julius T. Dutt, Mylani F. Sonico She is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews: King Leon Guerrero, Christian T. Leon Guerrero, Joseph Arriola, Angelyse Taitano, Kepuha Leon Guerrero, Trinity Taitano, Kaylani Arriola, Joshiah Santos, Alejandra Taitano, Elijah Santos, Keola Leon Guerrero, Ayla Taitano, Addison Pascal, Maia Quitugua She is predeceased by her grandmother, Felicita Quinata Sablan, her four sisters, Margarita Q. Taitano, Fermina Taitano, Anisia T. Santos, Katherine R. Taitano. Most recently her sisters passed Natividad M. Taitano, Norma J. Taitano, Esther D. Taitano, and Melissa M. Taitano. She is also predeceased by her brother-in-laws Avelino D. Santos and Arthur Leon-Guerrero.

Lila Carmen Taitano

October 14, 1957 - September 28, 2021