Layla Tuma Saloumi, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 17, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on September 2, 1945, in Baghdad, Iraq.

 Layla was a loving, intelligent, giving woman with a wonderful sense of humor. She cared deeply for her family and everyone around her, always offering her love, kindness, and generosity. She will be remembered for the warmth she brought into the lives of the people who knew her. 

Layla was a dedicated business owner and proudly owned and operated her own daycare in Scripps Ranch for 13 years. Through her work, she cared for and nurtured many children, leaving a lasting impression on the families she served.

Her greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her daughter, Vivian Tilley; her daughter, Renee Shanar, and her husband, Sammy; her six grandchildren, Dianna, Anthony, Brandon, Adriana, Joseph, and Anna; and her two great-grandchildren, Vincent and Kennedy. They were a source of immense love and joy in her life, and they will carry her memory in their hearts always.

Layla is now reunited in Heaven with her beloved mother, Mary Saloumi; her father, Tuma Saloumi; her brothers, Hikmet and Dawlet; and her sister, Sanaa. 

Layla was a devoted Catholic, and her faith was an important part of her life. 

A Vigil will be held on Wednesday, September 23, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, September 24, at 11:30 AM at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Poway. She will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery. 

Layla's love, laughter, generosity, and devotion to her family will be deeply missed. Her memory will remain forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.