Marcelina B. "Lina" Dulemba, 62, of California, MD and formerly of Andrews Air Force Base, MD, died January 25, 2010 at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. Born March 7, 1947 in the Phillipines, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Honoria Pahayahay Badilla both of Babatngon, Leyte.

She was the loving wife of the late Jay Richard Dulemba whom she married on September 17, 1974 in Ste. Maria Village, Angeles City, Leyte, Republic of the Phillipines and who preceded her in death on June 9, 2005.

She is survived by her children Sam H. Badilla, Stefan J. Dulemba and Shannyn E. Dulemba, all of California, MD and her five grandchildren: Samuel J. Badilla, Courtney S. Badilla, Karla J. Dizon, Wes H. Dulemba and James M. Mynard.

She graduated from Jocson Junior College on December 21, 1975 with a 3rd Honors in Pre Mens Master Tailoring at Andrews AFB. Lina was a woman of pure strength and was a loving and devoted mother. She enjoyed fishing, crabbing, watching her grandchildren and preparing large meals for her family.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD with Fr. Peter Alliata officiating. Pallbearers will be Sam H. Badilla, Stefan J. Dulemba, Craig J. Mynard, Christopher Peck, Rick Sharnott and Fred Dukes.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.