Liliane Maria Josepha Joris Zandueta, 73, of La Crescenta, CA, peacefully passed December 16, 2025.

Born December 23, 1951, in Brasschaat, Belgium, she was the daughter of Franciscus Elisabeth Joris (1919-2004) and Irma Joanna Matthyssen Kart (1929-1959), later adopted by loving stepmother Martha Maria Louisa Van den Eede (1919-2006). Liliane is preceded in death by her brother, Alfons Joris (1948-1977). She earned a master’s degree from University of Louven and eventually went on to work for the Canadian Consulate.

Liliane married Guillermo “Sonny” Zandueta in 1976 in Heidelberg, Germany. They shared many cherished memories, living in the Philippines for seven years before settling in the San Francisco Bay area in 1985, then in Glendale-Los Angeles area from 1993 until their separation in 2006. Together, they had three daughters, a devoted mother to Sascha Zandueta (Navik) Armen, Veronica Zandueta, and Cathy Zandueta.

She took great joy in being a grandmother to her two grandchildren, Ariah (18) and Rennon (14) Zandueta Armen, who brought immense happiness into her life.

Liliane was outgoing, fun-loving, and known for her kindness, warmth, and quick wit. She enthusiastically played tennis with friends and family. As a talented artist, she expressed her creativity through painting in various styles, finding joy and fulfillment in her art. She loved to travel, exploring new places and cultures, and enjoyed strolling the streets of Honolulu St in Montrose-La Crescenta, relishing the beauty of her surroundings. Always ready for an outing, she embraced life with a spirit of adventure, often encouraging family and friends to join her on her walks and explorations.

Marking her 40th day death anniversary, the family will hold a funeral on January 24, 2026 in Glendale, California where all are welcome to attend 11am mass at Incarnation Catholic Church, burial with procession at Forest Lawn Cemetery – Glendale, luncheon to follow at Phoenicia Restaurant where some of her paintings will be displayed in honor of her artistic legacy and creative spirit. 

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