Hermila "Mila" Cesena was born on April 7, 1943, in Mazatlán, Mexico, to Maria Consuelo Alvarado and Jesus Raymundo Galdeano. She was the mother-in-law of PSAR Committee member Juliette Montoya-Cesena, was an agent with Berkshire Hathaway, and was a member of PSAR since 1978.
She grew up and attended school in Mazatlán before moving to Tijuana at age 15. There, she met her future husband, Jesus Cesena, and they remained married for 61 years. Together, they had two sons, Jesus and Carlos, and also raised Mila’s younger brothers, Alvin, William, and Edward, after their mother passed away from lupus. She joined PSAR in 1978 and worked with Berkshire Hathaway.
In the early 1970s, Mila earned her real estate license. Real estate became her passion and lifelong career. She was dedicated to helping her clients achieve homeownership, counseling them to pay off their home mortgages as soon as possible. She cherished hearing from clients who had achieved the goal of complete homeownership.
Mila had a vibrant personality and was known as the life of the party, brightening the mood of those around her. She loved to dance and create a fun environment for everyone, going out of her way to raise the spirits of those who seemed down.
Family was very important to Mila. She enjoyed family vacations and cherished time spent with her loved ones. Fond family memories include summer vacations to Mexico with her sister-in-law and her boys. Mila also found peace in long walks on the beach, taking in the sights and sounds of the ocean that imparted a sense of tranquility and peace of mind.
Hermila Cesena's mass will be held on 7/26/24 at
Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bonita at 12 noon
Followed by interment at Glen Abbey Memorial at 2:00 PM.