Fortunata
Silva Lumba
Long-time Juneau resident
Fortunata Silva Lumba died Saturday, May 9, 1998, in Juneau. A viewing will be
held from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight and Wednesday at Alaska Mortuary and Memorial
Park. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday at St. Paul's Church.
Lumba was born on Oct. 16, 1916, in Leyte, Philippines. She reunited with her
family in Juneau in January 1981. Lumba farmed in her early years and according
to her family, was a warm-hearted and loving mother who loved the outdoors.
Lumba is survived by her husband, Isabelo Lumba of Juneau; sons Dionisio
(Soledad) Lumba, Jose (Concepcion) Lumba, Delfin (Evelyn) Lumba, Demetrio (Marilou)
Lumba, Dominador (Violeta) Lumba of Juneau, and Salvador (Rosalie) Lumba of
Anchorage; daughters Josefina (Pedro) Monta, and Delia (Jim) Ruiz of Juneau;
sisters-in-law Celes Untalasco of Juneau, and Rosie Floresca of Tenakee Springs;
brother-in-law Camdido Lumba Sr. of Juneau; and 32 grandchildren.
Source: Juneau Empire, 12 May 1998 |