Dec. 23, 1951 – Dec. 16, 2025

Liliane Maria Josepha Joris Zandueta, 73, of La Crescenta peacefully passed on Dec. 16, 2025.

Born on Dec. 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 the Glendale-Los Angeles area from 1993 until their separation in 2006. Together they had three daughters; she was 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 Avenue 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 the 40th day anniversary of her death, the family will hold a funeral on Jan. 24 in Glendale where all are welcome to attend the 11a.m. 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.