Lillian M. Giberga

 
LILLIAN MORI CLARKE GIBERGA  
Of Charlottesville, Virginia. A dramatic soprano, she attended Peabody Conservatory of Music. Her first marriage was to Alan T. Clarke, a leading thoroughbred breeder, of Huntington Farm, Clarksville, Maryland. She was then married to Manuel Giberga and resided in Washington, DC. Her home in Kalorama, often referred as the "unofficial Cuban Embassy," was the scene of frequent social occasions, a gathering place for local, national, and international leaders. She was especially active in creating opportunities for Spanish-speaking Americans, for which she had a presidential appointment, and in the affairs of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. A gracious and elegant lady, she was known for her playful sense of humor, her love of good conversation, and for being "muy simpatica."  She lost her valiant fight against breast cancer, she was 85 years young. She is survived by her daughters, Carolina, Lilibet, Lucinda Lee and Alana; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ariana. To honor her creative, courageous and loving spirit, there will be a high tea for family and friends at The Farmington Country Club, Charlottesville, on Saturday, November 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Peabody Institute- Development Office (in memory of Lillian Mori), One E. Mt. Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202.