Lois Lake Filice passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, May 12,2007. Born in Gilroy on September 7, 1930, to W. French and Gertrude Lake. She attended St. Mary’s School, Gilroy High School and Hartnell College. She was a homemaker and worked for Vigna Walnut Shelling as a bookkeeper for 25 years.
Lois was an active member of Women In Touch II and the Italian Catholic Federation. She had the gift of making new acquaintances feel welcome. A great conversationalist, it was not uncommon for it to take her an hour to pick up just a loaf of bread at the grocery store. She was a crossword puzzle enthusiast, enjoyed time in her garden trimming the roses, and truly cherished her family. She will be missed, but will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.
Lois leaves behind her devoted husband and best friend of 52 years, W. John Filice, Gilroy. She was a loving mother to her sons and their spouses, Greg and Janis Filice of Gilroy; David and Della Filice, Hollister; and her daughter Christine Filice, Gilroy. Loving “nana” to grandchildren Bryan and Carissa Filice, Gilroy, and Samantha and Stacy Filice, Hollister. She was a dear sister to Phyllis Duden (Rex), King City; Carol Sulau (Milton), Florence, OR; and Richard Lake (Carole), Clovis. She was the caring sister-in-law of Bette Settrini and Maxine Filice of Gilroy, and Susan Filice of San Jose. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Lois is predeceased by her parents, her brother and sister-in-law William F. and Ann Lake, father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Marion Filice, and brothers-in-law Tom Filice and Ron Filice.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 17,2007, 1:OO P.M. – 7:00 P.M. and Friday morning 9:15 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral mass Friday, May 18,2007, at St. Mary Church at 10:00 A.M. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorials can be made to St. Joseph’s Family Center or your favorite charity.
Arrangements by Habing Family Funeral Home.
