Filomena Labayos Manukay, born in Cebu, Philippines, and lived most of her life in Los Angeles, California, passed away after a brain hemmorage on November 8th, 2021. Passing in Temecula , CA lovingly surrounded by her children Ray and Rosalyne and God children Francis and Ruth Calderon.

Mena Labayos was born on March 25, 1945 to her parents Raymundo and Lourdes in Cebu, Philippines. After proudly graduating from Southwestern University in Cebu, she was recruited by a US Organization to become a staff nurse at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She went on to have 2 children in the United States, Raymond and Rosalyne, born in Los Angeles, California. After her divorce, as a single parent, Filomena embraced the challenges and financial adversities of raising two children by herself. And she felt proud that her two naturally born U.S. Citizens became productive adults with children of their own.

Mena, or Neneng as she was affectionately known by, unconditionally, unselfishly loved her children and supported them all her life through the many highs and difficulties of their lives. She also made it her mission to care for the sick and injured through her work as a staff nurse, ER Nurse, ICU nurse, CCU nurse and traveling nurse at institutions such as Brotman Hospital, Century City Hospital, Olympia Hospital, Southern California Hospital of Culver City and and through the Flying Nurses registry. She also worked through several Nursing registries at hospitals like USC, Kenneth Norris, and many other hospitals around the country too many to name.

Mena was also passionate about her Catholic faith. As a loyal member of the St. Augustine Church Parish in Culver City, where her children attended elementary school, she was often seen for Sunday Mass, as well as volunteering at fund raising events. She was also a proud former board member of the Social and Filipino cultural group the Society of Santo Nino.

In her free time, she enjoyed traveling across the United States, spending time with friends and family and especially quality time with her Grandchildren Brayden, Wyatt, Evangeline (Evie), Nolan and Bohdan who she proudly doted over and spoiled every chance she got.

When she splurged on herself, she can be found having fun in Las Vegas, relaxing in a Korean Spa and enjoying the many perks of the Pechanga Resort.

To say that her family and friends will miss her greatly is an understatement. Between the many patients she cared for, fellow nurses (especially her good friends Joyce Brandes and Ernie DeLa Cruz) and doctors she worked with, Filomena was a well respected and cherished colleague as well as loyal friend to many people including Grace Pomar, the Mara Family, Monica Reyes and the Pilapils.

It was said Mena was unselfish to a fault. Often neglecting the needs of herself for the needs and well-being of her many friends and family.

She is survived by her son Raymond, Daughter Rosalyne, younger brother Vidal Labayos, Daughter-in-Law Erin Manukay, Son-in-law Sean Priddy, Grand children, Brayden, Wyatt, Evie, Nolan, and Bohdan. As well as extended family members Phil Danielson, Moira O'Connor, Evan Danielson, Erik Danielson, Shaela Pettit, Jono O'Connor and the Calderon Family.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers and cards, donations and memories be shared at https://everloved.com/life-of….

At her request, in her final wishes, there will be no memorial service or funeral by her immediate family. She wished to be remembered and acknowledged as a hard working, loving mother, loyal, unselfish friend and esteemed, respected colleague.  

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