Pauline (Lita) Leyva Tuaño, 89, of Holmdel New Jersey, passed away peacefully on
February 21, 2025 in Celebration, Florida. A funeral mass will take place at the Church
of Saint Catharine in Holmdel, New Jersey on March 13, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Born in Mandaluyong Rizal (Metro Manila), Philippines on December 31, 1935, Pauline
graduated from the University of the East in 1961 with an Associate degree in Business
Administration. After making the United States her home in 1969 she built a successful
career in accounting. She spent sixteen years with Continental Insurance Corporation
before transitioning to Home Sate Holdings, Inc., where she rose to the position of Vice
President of Statutory Accounting. She later served as Assistant Vice President and
Assistant Controller, Finance for the Church Pension Group. Pauline was a dedicated
and widely respected leader who was especially known for her ability to identify and
nurture up-and-coming talent.
Pauline was a very devout Catholic with deep religious convictions. One of her greatest
joys was singing in the Church of Saint Catharine’s choir, where she was an active and
devoted parishioner for many years. She loved traveling and doting on her family, friends
and many godchildren.
Pauline was preceded in death by her siblings Fernando (Paula), Venancio (Mila), and
Godofredo (Estela); and her nephews, Eric and Ben-Hur (Gina). She is survived by her
brother Marciano (Fe); nieces Theresa (Ronald), Kathlyn (Julian), and Christine (Max);
and nephews Christian, Pythagoras (Joanne), Jeffrey (Lisa) and Fredrick (Kristen).
Pauline will be remembered for her unwavering faith and integrity, boundless generosity,
and love for her family and friends. She was the bedrock and treasure of the Tuaño
family and will be greatly missed.
Friends and family are invited to a funeral mass at the Church of Saint Catharine on
March 13, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. Your love, support, and prayers mean the world to our
family. In lieu of gifts or flowers, we simply ask that you cherish your memories with
Pauline. We also welcome you to share your condolences for Pauline on the
Compassionate Cremations and Funerals of Oviedo, Florida website.
