Jack Jensen, Managing Director of Funeral Services jjensen@cypresslawn.com
Cypress Lawn Funeral Home and Reception Center
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We can facilitate every type of funeral service, from more simple arrangements to the most elaborate. Tell us the story of your loved one and what made them so special. Together, we will make each ceremony as individual and unique as possible. Our intention is to assist in making every ceremony personal and meaningful — truly capturing the spirit of the life that was lived. We have even created our new ‘Celebration of Life Services’ for that purpose. Please ask about them.
We Are Proud to Serve the Diversity of the Bay Area
Our licensed funeral directors are well-versed in the funeral traditions of all the religions and cultures that make up the wonderful fabric of the Bay Area. The Highest Level of Personal Service with Attention to Even the Smallest Detail Our professional staff will make sure that all arrangements are carried out according to a family’s wishes, with attention to even the smallest detail. Because at Cypress Lawn we know it can be the little things that really count. And you can always count on Cypress Lawn to get it right.
For Those Families Who May Be Considering Cremation
Cypress Lawn is also very unique in having its own complete crematory on the Cypress Lawn property, offering the assurance that a loved one never leaves the care and supervision of our licensed professional staff during the complete cremation process.
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One of the best gifts you can provide your family is to preplan funeral arrangements in advance, allowing you to make wise decisions when you are better prepared. It will feel good to know that you have provided Peace of Mind for everyone involved. Cypress Lawn will be happy to make your non-guaranteed prearrangement's. However, you may wish to take advantage of our affordable advance payment options. That way you can guarantee most of tomorrow’s products and services at today’s prices.
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Our Obituaries
Andres Llona
June 19, 1932 - June 14, 2013
Andres Llona Sr, a caring, loving, funny grandfather, father, and friend to all. Andres was born on June 18, 1932 at Doraga Albay, Philippines to Diomedis and Nina Llona. Andres has 1 sister and 3 brothers. He met his Wife, Marta Llona, at school and got married on March 19, 1953. Andres and Marta were married for 50 years. Together they had 10 wonderful children: Edwardo, Nida, Ricardo, Andres...
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Nadia Maria Dardini
December 8, 1928 - June 12, 2013
-Born December 8th, 1928 in Pisa, Italy.
-Nadia Maria Grazia Ammanati.
-A survivor of the war, Nadia came to America at the age of 19.
-Given permission by her parents to marry Beni Rosati.
-They lived in San Francisco in the Marina district with his parents.
-In 1954, they had a daughter, Sonia.
-In the late 1950's, Nadia, her husband Beni and her daugher Sonia moved to the Sunset District...
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Ignacio P. Madriaga , Sr
July 20, 1920 - June 10, 2013
The families, relatives and friends mourns deeply the demise of our beloved, the late Ignacio P. Madriaga, Sr.—former
Municipal Councilor, Municipality of Sison, Pangasinan, Philippines in the 1960's. Died June 10, 2013 at the age of 92. We request pious readers to pray for the eternal repose of his soul.
His Journey's Just Begun
Don't think of him as gone away
his journey's just begun...
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J. Rafael Lopez
November 30, 1953 - June 10, 2013
J. Rafael Lopez passed away in San Diego on June 10, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was 59.
Born in Mezcala De Los Romeros, Jalisco, Mexico, on November 30, 1953, Rafael came to the Bay Area in 1974. He soon found employment working as a driver for Recology, and has worked there for his entire career.
He is remembered by his family as a good and quiet man with great integrity...
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George Stewart
June 27, 1921 - June 8, 2013
George Stewart was born on June 27, 1921 in Greene County, Alabama to parents, Margie Smith and Fate Stewart. He had three siblings, Mary Lee Hather, Molley Carey and a twin brother who passed at birth.
Enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1943, George served his country while stationed in France and Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1945 and returned home to Mt. Hebron, Alabama for a brief...
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Ming Hsing
November 19, 1922 - June 7, 2013
Early Life
Ming Hsing Hsue Liu was born November 19, 1922 in Hangzhou, China to father Hsue Gong Pu and mother Ding Huei Lian. She was the second of five children- of which there were four sisters and one brother. Her father was an attorney and successful industrialist and owned two factories producing towels and socks. They lived together on a family estate close to Westlake (Xi Hu) and had a...
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Regolette Regie Gonzalez
May 29, 1957 - June 7, 2013
Regolette Ibay Gonzalez (aka Regie), daughter of Rodolfo Isip Ibay and Rebecca Perez Ibay, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013 after her battle with lung cancer of 20 months.
She is survived by her husband, Benjamin Gonzalez, her daughter Marianne Pecson, her two grandchildren; Milan and Monroe, her son in law, Derrick Pecson, 4 step daughters; Vanessa, Candice, Pamela, and Sha-Sha, her...
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Alfredo Darlucio Balajadia
August 8, 1936 - June 7, 2013
Alfredo D. Balajadia Sr. passed away peacefully on the morning of June 7, 2013 at the Kentfield Rehabilitation Center in Kentfield. He was born on August 8, 1936 in Caloocan City, Philippines. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rosario, four loving sons, Armando, Alfredo, Arnold and Addison and two beautiful grandchildren, Angelo and Jocelle. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather...
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Leonor Bernardo-Marquez
April 12, 1930 - June 4, 2013
Leonor Bernardo-Marquez passed away on June 4, 2013. A funeral mass will be celebrated at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Daly City, at 10:00 am Monday, June 10, 2013. Interment will take place later in the Philippines.
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James D. Swearingen
October 19, 1935 - June 3, 2013
The Rev. James D. Swearingen died peacefully in the early morning of June 3rd 2013. He was at home with his beloved wife, Lynn, at his side.
Jim was born on October 19, 1935 in Cooper Texas, to Donald Lee and Lenora Bernice Swearingen. He was the beloved father of James Kevin, Brian Joseph, and Michael Lee Swearingen.
A graduate of both Brown and San Diego Military Academies, Jim attended the...
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Miguel Serrato Martinez
June 29, 1932 - June 2, 2013
Miguel Serrato Martinez, was born on June 29th, 1932 in Puebla, Mexico. First born to the Serrato Martinez marriage, lacked maternal love, since his mother died when he was just 10 years old, but that was not an obstacle to keep him from succeeding in life. Staying as family patriarch, he teaches his brothers the core values of family unity and respect. Miguel is raised in a place called "La...
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Estela De Jesus Vicente
November 9, 1915 - May 31, 2013
Estela De Jesus Vicente was born on November 15, 1915 to Macario De Jesus and Teresa Rustia. She was raised in Baliwag, Bulacan Philippines with 4 sisters and 5 brothers. She graduated from a beauty culture school where she learned cosmetology and then established Estela's Beauty Parlor in Manila. Estela married Gonzalo Angeles Vicente on December 14, 1940. Together they raised 6 children:...
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Stuart Lowe
February 15, 1942 - May 30, 2013
Stuart Lowe, affectionately referred to as "Stu", passed away at his home in the early morning of May 30, 2013. He was 71.
Born and raised in San Franciso, he remained local to the Bay Area with the exception of his time in the Army where he was based in Fort Hood, Texas. Immediately following his service, he began a 40-year long career in the pharmaceutical industry as a control manager...
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Veronica Valdez Ferrer Dizon
January 28, 1928 - May 22, 2013
Veronica Dizon, age 85, passed away on May 22, 2013 in Daly City, California. Veronica was born on January 28, 1928 in Pangasinan, Philippines to Alejandro Ferrer and Tomasa Valdez making her the youngest of 6 children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leopoldo Dizon, and her two sons, Peter Dizon and Ricardo Dizon. Veronica is survived by her sons Alfredo Dizon, Melanio Dizon, and...
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Cesar Herrera
November 24, 1927 - May 21, 2013
Cesar Abelardo Herrera was born on November 24, 1927 in a small fishing town in the Philippines called Cavite. He had two siblings, Dominador and Zenaida, and lost both of his parents at an early age. In his youth, Cesar became a fisherman to help support the family. He also earned extra cash by winning singing contests at local night clubs. He attended two years of high school before working at...
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Cresencio Lagman Carrillo
April 19, 1926 - May 19, 2013
Resident of Hillsborough, California. Born April 19, 1926 Apalit, Pampanga, Philippines. A graduate of Manila Central University, Doctor of Medicine. He was a Family Practitioner for over thirty-five years. Husband of Filomena de Jesus Carrillo, loving father to his children and nurturing grandfather to his grandchildren.
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Roman F. Ferrer
April 30, 1925 - May 18, 2013
My voice may be small and not much of an impact but, being one of your grandchildren means a lot. We may be separated in time for so long but, my memories with you when I was young are still kept in my heart.
I know my stories are very little compared to others whose lives you have touched but surely I will take part to share them and say how proud I am that I call you my "Lolo".
I could...
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Elvira R. Espinoza
March 5, 1930 - May 17, 2013
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You must not tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had our years.
I gave you my love...you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But it's time I travel on alone.
So grieve for me...if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
...
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Hung Leung
October 6, 1912 - May 14, 2013
Hung Leung was born to Leung Sun Bing October 6, 1911. He was the youngest of 10 siblings, including 4 boys and 6 girls, and grew up in Zhongshan, Lung Yuet Tow Village in Canton Province, China. At the age of 16 he moved to Hong Kong and graduated from HK Wah Yan School. After graduating he worked in a department store before becoming a merchant seaman. Hung traveled throughout Southeast...
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Andrew Gonzales, Jr.
July 27, 1927 - May 13, 2013
Andrew Gonzales, Jr. was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on July 23, 1927. His birth registration was delayed by the midwife who delivered him, so July 27, 1927 became his official birthday. Later in life, Andrew enjoyed the celebrity of two birthdays, with his family extending birthday wishes twice in less than a week. Andrew was born to Mamie Puckett Gonzales, originally of Soucier,...
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Marciano Casanas Lim
November 2, 1916 - May 10, 2013
Marciano C. Lim passed away peacefully on the morning of May 10, 2013. He was born on November 2, 1916 in Batangas, Philippines. He was preceded in death by his wife, Miguela, their son, Anatalio and daughter, Emy. He is survived by his brother Joe, and children, Crispin, Annie, Atong, and Lea. He and Miguela were also blessed with 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Marciano was a...
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Jennie Chan
October 8, 1918 - May 8, 2013
For Jennie Lai Chan, it was the simplest things in life that mattered most, especially the fact that she loved her family and her family loved her. At her core, she was a generous and giving person who considered the needs of others before her own. She lived to care for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The whole of her life could be seen as honest and ordinary but...
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Rosalina Borja Go
August 12, 1931 - May 5, 2013
Rosalina "Rosie" Borja Go passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center in Pittsburg, California. A resident of Contra Costa County, she was living in Pittsburg, California with her husband and one of her daughters.
Born in Malabon Rizal, Philippines on August 12, 1931 to the late Fernando and Agrifina Borja, she is survived by her husband of 62 years,...
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Mary M. Nunez
December 21, 1921 - May 4, 2013
Mary Nunez, matriarch of The Nunez clan passed away peacefully at the residence of her beloved son-in-law Rodelio Perez and youngest daughter Josephine Perez. She was surrounded by her devoted grandchildren April and Marjorie with husband Mac, great grandchildren Sydney and Stella, along with her dedicated caretaker Ana Barrera. Arjay, by far the closest grandson in the famiy wished he was with...
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Mariano Picar
December 8, 1928 - May 3, 2013
Mariano "Mike" Sobrepena Picar was born on December 8th, 1928 in the Philippines. He passed away peacefully in the afternoon of May 3rd, 2013 with family by his side. He is reunited with his wife Maxima in Heaven who preceded him in death on April 30th, 2013.
Mariano was in the merchant marines and travel to the United States and Asia. He immigrated to San Francisco in 1965 and was later...
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Carolyn Ann Wiley
October 9, 1954 - May 3, 2013
Carolyn lost her battle with cancer and passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Randall; two adult children, son Atiim Wiley and daughter Tiombe Valone (Nikola); granddaughters Phoenix and Olivia whom she always desperately tried to spoil. She is also survived by her father Ernest Batiste of Richmond, CA; her mother Elizabeth Batiste of Oakland, CA;...
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Donald Lo
May 1, 2013
Donald Lo has finished his journey on earth at age 89 years old. With God's calling, he started the new journey in heaven on May 1, 2013.
Donald was the fourth son in a Christian family. Due to family influence, Donald accepted God at an early age; thus, growing up loving God and Church. He was born at Jie Young county, Guan Dong province, China. Since his Father passed away when he was a...
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Vivian Ching
April 26, 2013
Dear Family and Friends,
Vivian Ching, my aunt, went to be with the Lord on April 26th in Fremont, California. -Sophia Chan
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Violet Hall
December 15, 1927 - April 23, 2013
Violet Mar Hall was born on December 15, 1927 in Boston, Massachusetts to Mar Toy Ann and Quen See. She was their only daughter and the youngest of four children. She went back with her family to China when she was four years old. After the Second World War, in 1946, she came back to this country and met Wilfred. They were introduced by Wilfred's uncle, his mother's younger brother. He ran a...
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Plumer Lee Simpson
May 11, 1919 - April 18, 2013
Plumer Lee Simpson was born on May 11th, 1919 to parents, Sam Richard and Essie Fortune in Lindale, Georgia during a time of the great depression and war, but also a time when family was the true measure of anyone's wealth. She was one of 11 children.
On July 8th, 1938 at the age of 19, she married Robert Samuel Simpson, a young man from the neighborhood she had grown up with and who pursued...
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Pedro "Badong" Songcuan de Guzman
May 22, 1937 - April 18, 2013
Pedro "Badong" Songcuan de Guzman joined our Lord peacefully on April 18, 2013 with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Pozzorubio, Pangasinan, Philippines on May 22, 1937 to Tedora Araos Songcuan and Ariston R. de Guzman. He is survived by his wife Lydia, son Peter, grandchildren Madyson and Tristan, sister Dimna Cabrera and family, sister Ester Harris and family, and the family of...
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Robert "Bob" Burdis
June 9, 1938 - April 10, 2013
Robert J. Burdis (aka "Bob"), son of Joseph and Sophie (Celep) Burdis, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the age of 74 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Vilma (Aguilar) Burdis; his stepsons, Steve and Luis; his brother, Joseph M. Burdis married to Jane (Ritzel); his sister, Beverly A. Burdis (Wanchalk) married to David M. Wanchalk; his best friend, Tom Colihan as well as his extended...
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Michael James Harris
July 13, 1973 - April 8, 2013
Michael was born on July 13, 1973 and departed this life on April 8, 2013. The son of James Harris and the late Christa Harris and brother of the late Lisa Ann Harris.
He leaves to mourn, his nephew, Tyru Malik Wahrlich; nieces Asia Harris and Aaliyah Williams along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Michael was quite a person—he didn't say much but he was always there...
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Augustina Gadduang
April 5, 1933 - April 8, 2013
A wife, a mother, a grandma too,
This is the legacy we have from you.
You taught us love and how to fight,
You gave us strength, you gave us might.
A stronger person would be hard to find,
and in your heart, you were always kind.
You fought for us all in one way or another,
Not just as a wife not just as a mother.
For all of us, you gave your best,
now the time has come for you to rest.
...
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Violet Wong
April 4, 2013
Violet Faye Wong, age 91 of San Francisco, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2013; loving wife of the late George Wong; beloved mother of Jonathan Wong (Ken Zuckerman) and the late Melanie Wong; cherished grandmother of Scott (Irene) Wong and Stefanie (Steven) Engle; also survived by 4 great grandchildren and son-in-law Ronald (Linda) Wong and many loving family and friends and will be greatly...
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Adela Bella Cruz
January 24, 1928 - April 2, 2013
Place of birth: Imus, Cavite Philippines
Married to: Ernie M Cruz on May 9, 1953
Children: Ephraim, Myra, Naomi, Stephen
Grandchildren: Alisha, Alana, Micah, Morgan, Andrew, Sam, Alexsia, Jonathan, Ben, Tryston, Logan, Ivan, Aydria
Great grandchildren: Makana, Jason, Devin, Donovan
Education: degree in Religious Education
Nay and Tay served as missionaries in the Philippines before...
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Nemesia Ceguerra Segarra
December 19, 1929 - March 31, 2013
Nemesia Ceguerra Segarra, 84 years old, most people knew her as Nana Mincing. She passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Nana Mincing was born on December 19, 1929, the youngest daughter of Segundina Cedo and Nemesio Ceguerra of Libon, Albay, Philippines. In 1987, she migrated to San Francisco, California which became her residence for the next twenty-six years.
She leaves...
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Elio A. Fontana
January 20, 1919 - March 31, 2013
Our dad passed away peacefully, age 94, at his home in Millbrae March 31, 2013. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia January 20, 1919 to Valerio and Annunziatina Fontana, he was preceded in death by his beloved sister Gloria. He leaves behind his Loving and caring wife, Louise Chessman Fontana; his children Mark and Valerie; grandchildren Theresa, Stephanie, Victoria, and David; Son-in-law Dale;...
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Nhien Trien Lam
December 14, 1934 - March 30, 2013
Mr. Nhien Trien Lam was born December 14, 1934 in Vietnam. He married Muoi Ha at an early age and they were together for over 50 years. They came to the United States in 1981.
Mr. Lam did not speak English, and he attended John Adam Adult School to learn. He worked in several restaurants for 30 years. He reveled in cooking dishes like fried rice, tempura and spare ribs and showed his...
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Maxima Gonzales Picar
November 18, 1926 - March 30, 2013
Maxima Gonzales Picar was born on November 18, 1926 in the Philippines. She was affectionately known as "Mimay" to family and friends. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2013 to begin her blessed journey to meet the Lord after a short and courageous battle with cancer. During her ill health, Mimay never vacillated in her faith, trusting in the Lord to give her strength, hope and...
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Maxima Gonzales Picar
November 18, 1926 - March 30, 2013
Maxima Gonzales Picar was born on November 18, 1926 in the Philippines. She was affectionately known as "Mimay" to family and friends. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2013 to begin her blessed journey to meet the Lord after a short and courageous battle with cancer. During her ill health, Mimay never vacillated in her faith, trusting in the Lord to give her strength, hope and...
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Thomas Fraser
March 29, 2013
May the road rise up
To meet you,
May the wind be always
At your back,
May the sun shine warm
upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon
your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the
palm of His hand.
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Mary Young Fung
January 28, 1918 - March 29, 2013
Beloved wife of the late Peter Ho Fung, Chinatown restauranteur. Devoted mother to Janet (Jim Toy), Jennifer and Petrina; grandmother to Jimiann (Jeffery Wong), and loving great-grandmother to Benjamin, Alexa, Elianna and Henry.
She was the 6th child born to Rose Lee and Quong Duck Young in San Jose. The family eventually moved to San Francisco, where she met and married Peter
on July 5,...
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Tomas L Cerezo
March 7, 1941 - March 28, 2013
Born on March 7, 1941 in Malasiqui, Pangasinan, Philippines to Pastor Calimlim Cerezo and Florencia Fernandez Lopez. He was the second to the eldest of eight siblings; six sisters, Beling, Linda (+), Angie (+), Ludy, Elsa and Mayette; and one brother, Ben.
He is survived by his wife, Christie; children Lisa married to Andy Martin and Anna Leah with their mom Minda and; two grandchildren,...
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Anton Malik
December 16, 1933 - March 27, 2013
Beloved Husband of Mary Lioe, Father and father-in-law of five children (Margaret McGuire, Eddy Yusuf Salam (Yolanti), Linda Hartini (Yoppie), Lilis Nuraini (Lucas) and Grace Chan (Victor)), grandfather of 5 grandsons and 5 granddaughters (Casie, Zachary, Vina, Christy, Carry, Bram, Gabriella, Bill, Lauren and Justin), brother and brother-in-law of 8 siblings, and uncle.
Anton was born on...
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Raj Sandhu
November 30, 1934 - March 26, 2013
Raj, (maiden name Rajinder Kaur) was born in Sargoda (then India, now Pakistan). She graduated from Modern College for Women at Punjab University in Amritsar, India with a BA in Economics and Political Science. She also received a B. Ed from Punjab University in Chandigarh, India. She was headmistress of Mahadevi Birla High School in Calcutta, India. She joined India Foils a few years later. ...
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Rosalina Barcelona
June 4, 1941 - March 24, 2013
Born on June 4, 1941, Rosalina Barcelona, fondly known as "Sally," surrounded by family, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013 to begin her blessed journey to meet the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout her illness, Sally never wavered in her faith, trusting in the Lord to give her strength and peace.
Devoted wife of Michael Sr., cherished mother of Joel, Michael Jr. ...
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Alfredo B. Ortega
December 23, 1913 - March 20, 2013
I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one,
I'd like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve
to dry before the sun,
Of happy memories that I leave
When life is done.
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Cesar Santos Arrieta
October 18, 1947 - March 17, 2013
Life is too short, so enjoy it and live it with joy. Do not hang out with "toxic" people but allow yourself to be surrounded with friends who are positive and will bring joy. Pray not only for yourself but also for those whom you love like family and friends and other people who may need your prayers even if you do not know them.
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Eusebio Bocala Calixton
March 5, 1947 - March 16, 2013
I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an after glow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who
grieve, to dry before the sun
of happy memories that I leave
when life is done.
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Sonia Soon Hing Wong
February 3, 1936 - March 15, 2013
Born on February 3, 1936 in Toisan Village, Canton Province, China, Sonia joined three older siblings: sisters, Soon Hop, Soon Lai, and brother Poy Kim. Her father, Yin Hau had established a mercantile business in Mexico years before with relatives, so the family was relatively well-to-do. Sonia's parents believed in educating both sexes and sent all their children to school. The passing of both...
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Marie A. Bragado
October 16, 1952 - March 11, 2013
Our beloved Marie Ablang Bragado went home to the Lord on Monday the 11th of March 2013. She passed away at age 60 @ Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, after her strong faith carrying her through her battle against leukemia. While putting on a strong fight against cancer for about 18 months, her faith never faltered, and her courage and conviction multiplied.
Marie was born on October 16,...
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Eduardo C. "Lalo" Haro
December 28, 1939 - March 8, 2013
Oración a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Oh amada Virgen de Guadalupe, rosa mística, intercede por nosotros ante tu Hijo y obteén por nosotros las gracias que te pedimos. En los momentos de angustia defiendenos de las fuerzas de nuestros enemigos, y a la hora de nuestra muerte recibe nuestra alma en el Cielo. Amén.
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Rita Barraza Aguirre
May 22, 1915 - March 7, 2013
Our beloved mom passed away peacefully on March 7, 2013 surrounded by family.
Rita is now in God's hands reunited with the love of her life Eduardo Aguirre who pre-deceased her. She is also pre-deceased by her loving parents Vicente and Carmen Barraza and her son Bernabe Aguirre.
Rita is survived by her beloved children Carmen Aguirre, Refugio Hernandez, son-in-law Hector Hernandez,...
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Jaime B. Mateo
September 26, 1956 - March 5, 2013
Husband, father, brother, uncle, and hero, Jaime Mateo 56, passed away March 5th 2013 due to complications from a fall at his home in San Mateo. He was born on September 26th 1956 in the Philippines and grew up in San Mateo, Calif.
Jaime was a 24 year veteran of the Redwood City Police Department and was excited to start his new career with the San Mateo County Sheriff's office. Jaime is...
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Janet Chen
January 19, 1951 - March 4, 2013
Janet Chen was born on January 19, 1951 in Rangoon, Burma and was the only daughter among six brothers. Many people knew her as Ma Khin. She was born and raised as a Buddhist, but converted to Christianity while attending Sacred Heart Christian high school. She then graduated from the University of Rangoon in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Her passions then were cooking and...
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Eunice Kovach
December 27, 1928 - March 4, 2013
Died peacefully on Monday, March 4, with her family by her side. She was born in Middle River, MN. on December 27, 1928. She graduated from Middle River High School then moved to California where she enjoyed a modeling career in Hollywood and San Francisco. She met the love of her life in San Francisco, married, and raised her family there. They were married for 64 years. She had a quick...
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Moo-ping Chow
December 17, 1923 - March 1, 2013
Based on ten years of research, the Chow family can be traced to 1368, and there are complete and reliable records dating back to 1630. The family moved to Youngzhou, Jiangsu province, in the late 1920s. Moo-ping was born there on December 17, 1923.
Son of an educator and a headmaster, Moo-ping excelled academically. After just one year of high school, he was accepted to a prestigious liberal...
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John A. Webb
December 12, 1919 - February 27, 2013
John A. Webb (Jack) passed away peacefully on the afternoon of February 27, 2013. Jack was born on December 12, 1919 in San Francisco, California on 23rd
and Noe where he grew up with his parents Nora Pearl McDonald and John Edward Webb and his two sisters Elizabeth and Pearl.
John is survived by his loving wife of 74 years Elizabeth and five children John (Skip), Donna, Kim, Steven and...
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Thomas Michael Terrell
July 12, 1950 - February 24, 2013
On July 12, 1950, Clovis and Margaret Terrell were blessed with the third of their four children, Thomas Michael Terrell.
Thomas was born in Oakland, but was raised in the San Francisco neighborhood of Potrero Hill. As a child, Thomas met the guys who later become his "friends for life," or as they at one time liked to be called, "The Unique Ones."
Thomas was robust and full of life. Above...
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Dan J. Junio
January 22, 1941 - February 23, 2013
God looked around his Garden
and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon His earth
and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you
and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never
get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult,
...
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Lorrie M. Refugio
September 5, 1928 - February 23, 2013
AFTER GLOW
I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an after glow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who
grieve, to dry before the sun
of happy memories that I leave
when life is done.
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Ki Fai Chan
April 26, 1915 - February 20, 2013
Born April 26, 1915 the youngest of 5 children in China. Though we do not know much about the early part of his life, we know he worked on a ship for a large part of his life before meeting our mom. One of the places his work on the ship took him to was Russia in the early 60's. In 1969, our dad immigrated to the United States to give his family a better opportunity and for this reason our...
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Ralph Carl Fields
August 13, 1937 - February 15, 2013
Ralph Carl Fields was born on August 13th, 1937, in San Francisco, California to the late Oscar and Leona Fields, and died on February 15th, 2013.
Growing up, he was able to build his strong family devotion through his relationship with his mother and father, along with this brothers, the late Richard and Donald "Scotty" Fields, and sisters, the late Shirley Blalock and loving sister Patricia...
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Rocio Amaya Barcena
April 25, 1971 - February 12, 2013
Rocio Amaya Barcena, 41 years old, in San Francisco, went to be with her Lord early Tuesday morning, February 12th 2013, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born on April 25, 1971 in San Francisco to Gladys Salguero Monzon and Francisco Rafael Amaya (predeceased). Beloved wife of seventeen years to Oscar Barcena, loving and devoted mother to Jordan...
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Betty Mayeda
October 5, 1942 - February 9, 2013
On February 9th, Betty Mayeda passed away peacefully in San Francisco at age 70. She will be remembered for her confidence, strength, and determination. Betty enjoyed tai chi, eating out, and hunting down a good bargain.
Born in Brawley and raised in Westmorland, California, Betty moved to San Francisco where she lived for over 40 years. She graduated from San Francisco State University...
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Gregoria Sablayan Segado
November 28, 1923 - February 6, 2013
Gregoria Sablayan Segado, fondly called Goring by family and friends died peacefully in her sleep on February 6, 2013. She was the youngest daughter of Silvina Labalan and Leon Sablayan of Calbiga Samar. She became an orphan as a child and was taken cared of by her older sister Concepcion and by older brother Jose and his wife Maria in Ormoc City. Brother Jose and family moved to Tacloban, Leyte...
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James Swett
August 31, 1946 - February 2, 2013
Passed away Feb. 2, 2013 while on business in China. Jim, a native of northern CA, was born Aug 31, 1946 to the late Col. James E. Swett Sr. and Lois Swett.
Jim grew up in Los Altos, a graduate of Awalt High School 1964, enlisted in the U.S. Marines 1965 – 1971 for two tours of duty with 105 missions as a helicopter machine gunner. He was one of the first 100 employees of HP and went on to...
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Glenn Rito Raposa
September 10, 1960 - February 2, 2013
GLENN RITO RAPOSA, 52, of San Francisco, California, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2013 in Daly City, CA. Glenn was born and raised in San Francisco, CA to the late Eutiquio R. Raposa and the late Rosario P. Rito on September 10, 1960.
Glenn is survived by his younger sister, Lillian Cardona of San Francisco, brother-in-law Ray Cardona and his two nieces, who were the apples of...
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Venancio Alngog "Ben" Bagnol
April 2, 1919 - February 1, 2013
Venancio Alngog "Ben" Bagnol passed away peacefully in his sleep in his San Francisco home on Friday, February 1. He was 93.
Born in Loay, Bohol, Philippines on April 2, 1919, the eldest of seven children born to Faustina Alngog and Apolonio Bagnol, Venancio, nicknamed "Vensoy" in his youth, excelled in school and studied Commerce at the University of Southern Philippines, ranked first in his...
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Venancio Alngog "Ben" Bagnol
April 2, 1919 - February 1, 2013
Venancio Alngog "Ben" Bagnol passed away peacefully in his sleep in his San Francisco home on Friday, February 1. He was 93.
Born in Loay, Bohol, Philippines on April 2, 1919, the eldest of seven children born to Faustina Alngog and Apolonio Bagnol, Venancio, nicknamed "Vensoy" in his youth, excelled in school and studied Commerce at the University of Southern Philippines, ranked first in his...
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Joseph Bruno, Jr.
August 2, 1940 - January 30, 2013
Caring for a Man
by Diana de Jesus-Bruno
I care for a man who isn't my blood
I embrace his needs for the one I love
In the morning I greet him with breakfast when he awakes
with the water and medicine he required to take.
I attend to his wounds and ask him how he feels
make sure he's warm in his bed so he won't get the chills
I care for a man who isn't my blood
I embrace his needs for...
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Bessie Gin Chan
January 28, 2013
In S.F., January 28, 2013, beloved mother of Dexter, Sandra Yee and Jennifer Chan Neu; beloved mother-in-law to April, John and Tom; beloved grandmother to Kai, Christopher, Gregory, Rebecca and Michelle; loving sister to the late Elsie Smith, to the late Evelyne Yick, the late Hoover Gin, Marie Look, and the late Sherman Gin; also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and...
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Shek Yee Lau
December 24, 1953 - January 27, 2013
Shek Yee Lau was born in Canton, Tai San, on December 24, 1953. One year later, the Lau family (father Hey Ken Lau, mother Chung Oi Lau, sister Fung Kuen (Anna) Lau, brother Chook Yee (Allan) Lau, and Shek Yee Lau) relocated to Hong Kong for the family business. He spent the rest of his childhood in Hong Kong. In 1971, the Lau family immigrated to the United States to further business...
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Blanche Srabian
January 23, 1924 - January 24, 2013
On January 24th, Blanche passed away peacefully, a day after her 89th birthday. She will be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor and thoughtfulness, never forgetting anyone's birthday. Blanche was a true fan of her hometown San Francisco Giants and 49ers.
Born in Fowler, CA, Blanche then moved to San Francisco where she lived for 87 years. She worked at Metropolitan Life Insurance...
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Eugene Ling
August 15, 1921 - January 20, 2013
Eugene W. R. Ling, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at UCSF Medical Center. He died doing what he loved—ballroom dancing at the local Senior Center.
Eugene was born in Guangdong Province, China on August 15, 1921. He graduated from the Polytechnic High School (Shanghai) and Southern University (Fujian). Eugene served as a Major in the National Armed Forces of China under General...
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Frank Kovach
April 13, 1925 - January 20, 2013
Frank Kovach, a life-long resident of San Francisco, died peacefully at his home on January 20, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87. Frank was born April 13, 1925 to Frank and Helen Kovach. He enlisted in the US Navy just before he turned 18, and served two tours of duty in the Pacific during WWII. He enjoyed a long career with the San Francisco Police Pistol Range, retiring as...
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Bartolome N. Giron, Sr.
December 19, 1919 - January 19, 2013
PRINCIPLED, INTELLECTUAL, JUST, INDUSTRIOUS, FRUGAL, COMMITTED, RESPONSIBLE,TRUSTWORTHY, PROBLEM-SOLVER, HONEST, HUMBLE, UNASSUMING, PEACEKEEPING, COMPASSIONATE, KIND, CALM, LOVING, GIVING, PRAYERFUL . We will keep his memory, his teachings, his virtues and his spirit alive in us!
Our beloved, BARTOLOME N. GIRON, SR., was called Home by the Almighty Creator to join Him and his wife, ANA...
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McAlfin Moody
March 6, 1936 - January 18, 2013
McAlfin was born on March 6, 1936 and passed away on January 18, 2013. McAlfin was a resident of Oakland, California.
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Mamerto C. Francia, Jr.
December 11, 1931 - January 17, 2013
Mamerto C. Francia, Jr. of San Francisco, California, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at California Pacific Medical Center due to respiratory failure.
He was born in Manila, Philippines on December 11, 1931, to Mamerto C. Francia, Sr. and Salud C. Carrillo. Mamerto, Jr. was an exceptionally bright man blessed with an entertaining sense of humor. He had a long career working for the...
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Vincent Estebanez
September 10, 1922 - January 16, 2013
A native of Mexico, born September 10,1922. Vincent Estebanez was a resident of Daly City for 53 years and entered into rest on January 16, 2013.
Beloved husband of Eugenia Estebanez. Loving father to Rosemary Martinez and Donna Jean Downer; sons-in law John Martinez and Rick Downer; grandchildren Carmen and Jennifer Martinez; brother Jose Estebanez; sisters Christina Estebanez and Clementina...
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Joseph Sui Lun Ng
July 21, 1928 - January 15, 2013
Joseph Sui Lun Ng passed peacefully in his home in San Francisco on January 15, 2013. Joseph was born on July 21, 1928 in Jyūhói, China to the late Shing Gun Ng and Yuen Hing Wong, the second of four children. He was preceeded by his wife Annie Wai-Fun Ng. Loving, devoted father of Andrew (Kathy) Ng and Joann Ng (David) Shieh: Loving, devoted grandfather of Marcus and Matthew Ng, and Nicholas...
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Ernesto M. Jimenez, Sr.
January 10, 1939 - January 9, 2013
Born in Fort Stotsenburg, Pampanga, Philippines on January 10th, 1939; he was the eldest of 8 children of Eusebia and Rufino Jimenez, Sr. Ernesto was the loving brother of: Belen, Floro, Daniel, Purita, Loreta, Marian, and Rufino, Jr.
Ernesto graduated from Lingayen High School, Philippines in 1956. He met his soulmate, Adoracion Velasquez, and was married on June 11th 1960. Soon after,...
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Felicidad Baning Ong
June 12, 1920 - January 3, 2013
Felicidad Baning Ong, age 92, passed away on January 3, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco, California.
She was born in the Philippines, in Labo, Camarines Norte on June 12, 1920. Felicidad, the daughter of Pablo Ong and Petronila Quintos Baning, was the third of five siblings, of which she was the last surviving.
In order to help support her family and siblings, she had to forego...
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Adrienne Don
June 25, 1951 - January 1, 2013
Adrienne Don was born in San Francisco, California on June 25th 1951 to Ernest and Amy Hong. She was the fun loving and goofy middle sister to Patricia and Deborah. Adrienne was a graduate of San Francisco State and worked as Vice President for Bank of California for over 15 years. She married her best friend and the love of her life, Richard Don on August 1st 1981 and became a stay at home mom...
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Jose A. Guaman
October 29, 1957 - December 27, 2012
Jose A. Guaman Resident of Oakley, California passed away on Thursday, December 27th at his home peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends.
Jose was born on October 29, 1957 in Guayaquil, Ecuador, South America. He lived in South America until the age of 4 when his parents moved to San Francisco, California in 1963. He was raised there by his parents Jose and Eny Guaman and his...
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Peter Fung
December 24, 2012
In San Francisco with his loving family by his side, survived by his loving wife of 71 years Mary Lin Young Fung, devoted father of Janet Fung (James) Toy, Jennifer Fung and Petrina Fung; devoted grandfather of Jimiann (Jeffrey) Wong; cherished great grandfather of Benjamin, Alexa, Elianna and Henry Wong; also survived by many loving family and friends and will be greatly missed by all; a...
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Marina S. Natividad
July 9, 1921 - December 23, 2012
Marina G. Santos was born on July 9, 1921 in Pagsanjan, Laguna,Philippines to the late Maria & Ramon Santos. As the youngest daughter, Marina and her siblings lost their parents early in life. Fortunately, the help of her brother-in-law, Ricardo Flores, allowed her to gain a quality education at the University of Santo Thomas where she completed her Nursing Degree. When taking the Board Exam...
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Dorothy A. Taguinod
May 1, 1967 - December 21, 2012
Dorothy Taguinod
May 5, 1967 – December 21, 2012
Mom:
Growing up as a child I had to go through the struggle that you were diagnosed with Breast Cancer. For those who did not know her she was the perfect example of a strong fighting, independent woman with the heart of a warrior and the roar of a lion. You raised me all by yourself to be the fine young gentleman that I am today. ...
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Amado Parado Palaad, Jr.
December 7, 1958 - December 20, 2012
Amado Parado Palaad Jr., age 54, of So. San Francisco, died on December 20, 2012 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Maria Posadas Palaad. He was a native of the Philippines; born December 7, 1958.
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Rosario B. Narag
October 7, 1925 - December 17, 2012
Rosario Narag was born October 7, 1925 in the Cagayan Province of the Philippines. At thirteen she would often recall her World War II experiences by telling the grandkids she would run through rice fields by avoiding Japanese fighter planes. Because of the war, she was separated from her family and moved to Manila. Later on in life, they would be reunited. On October 26, 1946 she married the...
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Evelyn Callado
December 29, 1944 - December 14, 2012
Evelyn Callado passed away in San Francisco on December 14, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Maximo Callado. She was born in the Philippines on December 29, 1944 and had been a longtime resident of San Francisco.
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Lorenza Panaguiton Elisan
September 5, 1911 - December 11, 2012
LORENZA PANAGUITON ELISAN was born on September 5, 1911 in EGANA, SiBALOM ANTIQUE PHILIPPINES to Gregoria Bacera and Hilarion Panaguiton. She had three brothers and one sister (was second to the eldest daughter). She was married to Salvador M. Elisan SR. (died in 2003) and had nine children; seven daughters and two sons, Mildred E. Shropshire, Salvador P. Elisan, Jr., Elizabeth E. Bedwell,...
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Florencia B. Rennock
April 11, 1951 - December 8, 2012
On Saturday, December 8, 2012, Maria Florencia del Barrio Rennock (Mariflo as known to her family and friends), quietly passed away surrounded by her loved ones. As we watched her take her last breath, we were comforted by the fact that soon she would join her beloved Bruce (and those she loved who passed before her). Throughout her entire life, she always put her family and friends before...
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Jesusa Macaspac Pacia
March 6, 1957 - December 8, 2012
Jesusa Macaspac Pacia, lovingly known as Josie, was born in Santo Rosario, Macabebe, Pampanga, Philippines on March 6, 1957. She was the fifth child of Felicisimo Macaspac, Sr. and Paula Carillo; and was a loving sister to Jimmy (deceased), Elizabeth, Peter, Nola, Felicisimo, Jr., Robert, and Gerry.
Josie prided herself as a member of the closely-knit Macaspac family. She was proud to be...
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Leona Cristobal Viquiera
April 11, 1926 - December 6, 2012
Leona Cristobal Viquiera passed away peacefully on December 6, 2012 at the age of 86, Thursday evening at Seton Medical Center, Daly City, CA. A native of Sabang, Baliwag, Bulacan, Philippines, Leona was born April 11, 1926 to the late Francisco and Aurea Cristobal. She was the 9th of 13 siblings who preceded her in death.
At an early age, Leona helped her parents and siblings to earn a...
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Francis F. Chin
December 3, 2012
Francis F. Chin passed away peacefully on December 3, 2012, at home surrounded by his beloved wife, Lillian, son, Gregory, and daughter Candace Yu. Francis touched many lives and is remembered as an incredible husband, father, family member, friend, lawyer, colleague, and mentor.
A native San Franciscan, Francis grew up in Chinatown, the second child of York and Poy Chin, the younger brother...
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Irene Seamands
September 16, 1926 - December 1, 2012
She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin Seamands in 2006. Irene leaves behind her brother-in-law Calvin Seamands and sisters-in-law Anne Seamands and Maryann Seamands. She is also survived by her loving nephew Scott Seamands and ten other nieces and nephews and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews who descended from a total of 15 nieces and nephews.
A native of San Francisco,...
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