Juanita was born on February 8, 1925 in Honolulu, Hawaii. At the age of 4, she migrated to the Philippines and met her loving husband, Paulo Medina. In 1971, she came to the United States. Mama was blessed with a joyous life. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening and raising her family.
Approximately 10 years ago, Mama began having early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Throughout the years, it progressed. She was an extremely...
TEDDY SANTIAGO CRISTOBAL was born on March 27, 1950 in Norzagaray Bulacan, Philippines. He was the third child of nine siblings. He was the son of Anita Santiago Cristobal and the late Armando Guzman Cristobal.
He is survived by his wife Josefina of 38 loving years; and his two children: his son, Joseph and wife Florinda and their sons Logan and Rylan; and his daughter, Teresa and husband Chris.
At the age of 12, while still attending...
Enrica Garcia Milano - On July 20, 2010 in Daly City with her loving family by her side; beloved wife of the late Antonio Milano Sr., loving mother of Leoncio (Carolina Dacquel) Milano, Cecilia Milano and the late (Paulino) Suratos, Perfecta “Fely” Milano (Moises) Elizarde, Guillermo Sr.(Rosario Cabugao) Milano, Antonio Jr. (Tess Corpus) Milano and Pacita Milano (Joe) Pangilinan; Cherished grandmother of Christina and Josephine Milano, ...
In loving memory of Benjamin G. Balagtas born October 26, 1930 in the Philippines to Dominador and Fidela Balagtas. Ben was the second oldest child of six children.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Carding Balagtas.
Ben married Nita Cruz on July 3, 1966 and enjoyed forty-four wonderful years together; traveling back in forth to the Philippines, spending time with family, hanging out at Serramonte and just growing...
John Ly passed away in San Francisco on Sunday July 18, 2010 at the age of 69. He was born on October 26, 1941 in Soc Trang, Vietnam. For 15 years, John was part of the South Vietnam Army, but when the communists took over South Vietnam, he fled to Cambodia by himself first to see if it was safe for the family to come next. He worked selling ice cream and candies to raise money for the family to escape to Cambodia. One night, his wife and...
Mr. Felix Sta. Ana Bautista Junior was born in Paco, Obando, Bulacan, Philippines on April 24th, 1961 to Felix Bernardo Bautista Senior and Emiliana Sta. Ana Bautista. He graduated High School in Saint Pascual Institution in 1980 and also graduated in 1982 at the Guzman Institute of Technology with a degree in Automotive Mechanics. On 1984, Felix entered the United States with a Visa from his father.
During his stay in California, his...
Mrs. Evelyn Basco Zipagan of San Francisco passed away at her home on Monday, July 12, 2010. Evelyn was born on January 12, 1931 in Cagayan Philippines. She was the most caring, kind, thoughtful, generous and loving wife, mama, grandma, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 57 yrs, Tito Zipagan.
Mama's love will never end for her children: Gerry, Grace and son in law, Kevin. Grandma will be deeply...
Jack Ralph Gardner passed away in San Francisco on Monday, July 12, 2010 at the age of 87. Jack was born to Ralph and Irene Gardner on October 23rd, 1922 at St. Francis Hospital in San Francisco, CA. Jack attended Lafayette Grammar School, Presidio Junior High and graduated from George Washington High School in the 1940 fall Class. While at George Washington High, Jack was a member of the 120 lb. basketball team, a Yell Leader for the...
"But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave; for He shall receive me.
Psalm 49:15"
In loving memory of Dortha Ree Gilmore, born January 21, 1922 in Schulenburg, Texas, to Virgil Anderson and Sallie Fitzgerald-Anderson. Dortha was the second oldest of six children.
Dortha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene Gilmore; sister, Fywillon Johnson ; brother, Virgil Anderson Jr. ’Pete’; and sister, Ethel...
MANUEL ROMERO passed away in Roseville, California, on June 30, 2010. Beloved husband of 76 years to Consuelo; loving father (and father-in-law) of Manny (Elaine), Carol, Elaine (Joe), David, James (Cindy), and Vincent (Colleen); also survived by one brother, Joseph Romero, and 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. A native of Hawaii; born April 19, 1914. He grew up in San Francisco's North Beach and was...
Iluminada was born in Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines on November 29, 1936. She was born to Feliciano and Jacinta Aquino, and was married to the late Leonardo Palarca. She was a doting and loving mother to Arlene, Amparo, and Armida. She was also an adoring and affectionate “Lola” to Andre, Abby, Ara, IC and Ziya.
She is loved by her sisters and brothers, Daning, Floring, Nene and Fe and all of her relatives and acquaintances ...
Mr. Melchor Calma passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at his home in Santa Clara, CA. He is survived by his loving partner, Jo Subida; his devoted children Barbie Calma, Spanky Calma, and John Paul Calma; grandchildren Jericho Calma and Angelo Calma; his siblings Blit Calma (Lilia Calma), Cora Reyes (Rudy Reyes), Beth Ignacio (Manuel Ignacio, Sr.), Cely Ignacio (Pancho Ignacio), Larry Calma, Jr. (Corie Calma) and Ruth Buenaventura (Noel...
Herbert Hum was born on May 8, 1937 in Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; loving son of Joe Soo Hum and May Wong; beloved husband of Judy Hum for 43+ years, a cherished and devoted father of Cristina Hum; loving brother of Mee (Dick) Toy, Harvey (Judy) Hum and Susan (Wilson) Tam; caring son in law of Kim Fong and the late Arthur C. Jong; beloved brother in law of Randall (Kayoko) Fong, Anthony (Leonides) Jong, Tommy (Sully) Jong,...
Pablo died at his residence in South San Francisco, CA on June 14, 2010 at the age of 86.
He was born on June 29, 1923 in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines to Victoriano Laquindanum and Cirila Gatdula Laquindanum. In May 16, 1978, he immigrated to the United States.
Pablo was a kind, funny, sweet, loving man and a good husband. He was a very simple and a very homebody type of Dad. He loved to go fishing and was a hard worker. He worked as...
Jun Sau Lee was born on August 19, 1924 in Guangdong, People’s Republic of China. She was the proud daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack On and Shee Hom Yee. The family had goals and incentives for Jun Sau Lee to achieve a better way of life. The foundation was for a good education. Especially during that era, women were not very well educated or encouraged to achieve higher goals. Her parents felt differently. At a very young age, Jun Sau...
Wisy Tang, battling brain cancer for well over a year, passed away peacefully at home with her husband at her side on June 9, 2010. She was born in Cholon, Vietnam on August 26, 1946 and was the eldest daughter of seven children. She married Robert Tang in 1970 and started a beautiful family whom she nurtured tirelessly with boundless love and devotion. She was also dedicated to her professional life, which she began with 10 years of service...
Epifanio "Epi" Pastera Togonon was born in Cabalian Leyte, Philippines, the 12th of July 1921, one of the seven children of Marcelo Togonon and Gorgonia Pastera. He graduated elementary from his hometown and high school in Quezon City. He pursued college but due to some unavoidable circumstances he only reached second year Law proper in National University.
Epi married Lourdes Martin on November 3, 1949. He was a devoted father to his...
Mr. Sam Vinh Gong, of San Francisco, passed away at his home on June 8, 2010. He was 52. Sam was born October 15, 1957, in Vietnam. He lived in San Francisco for 17 years, and worked as a Stationary Engineer for the City and County of San Francisco. He was a proud veteran, having served four years in the US Navy. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Tsang; two sons, Samson and Derek, his mother, Ai Tran, and by six brothers, four...
Felipa Revelo, better known to her loving family and friends as “Pepay” was born on May 26, 1914 in Dumaguete, Philippines. In Cebu City she met her first husband Andres Ocanada, with whom she had two children, Aida and Norma.
In 1941 Pepay and her daughters visited her parents in Kolambugan, Lanao Del Norte; a week later WWII broke out and affected the Philippines. Tragedy hit her family, her daughter Norma died of Malaria during...
Allison was born on January 16, 1971 and was raised in New York City with her brother Jason by her mother Debbie and father Sherman. She was a graduate of Lowell High School and San Francisco State University. With her marketing degree she had an accomplished career at RREEF with a recent promotion to AVP. Allison married Barry Chang on May 16, 1998. They were happily married and had two wonderful children, Christa and Jordan (JT).
Allison...
Mildred Helen Elizabeth Yarberry passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2010. The youngest of four children, she was born in Brooklyn, New York and was proud of her Swedish roots. Mildred was the family’s anchor - a caring, committed, and giving wife, mother, nana, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She will be greatly missed by her husband, John Yarberry. A mother’s love will never end and her children: Larry...
Mauro R. Marzan was born on January 30, 1943, in Naguilian La Union, Philippines and was the third of eight children. On October 28, 1971, Mauro and Melba got married. For almost 39 years, they enjoyed their life together despite hardships and struggles. In 1991, Mauro and his family migrated to the United States. He worked for many years at the Clarion Hotel until his retirement in 2009. In June 2009, he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He...
On May 25, 2010, Alvin Lum passed away peacefully as his son held his hand after a brave battle with brain cancer. It was an untimely but appropriate goodbye for a man whose life revolved around family. Alvin’s own father passed when he was 7 which was a defining moment in his life, as he was told by an elder that he was now the man of the house. Those words left an indelible mark on him and he tried hard to assist his mother who didn’t...
Edgardo “Eddie” Paulino Pulongbarit was born on September 25, 1925 in Manila, Philippines, beloved son of Dalmacio Caparas Pulongbarit and Magdalena Paulino, loving 3rd child of five children; Eddie was a fun loving child and grew up in Manila, Eddie found that he loved reading to pursuing his education foundation; playing the Filipino version of chess called dama; billiards. He never actively participated in sports, but he loved to...
Gloria M. Sandstrom was taken from us in San Jose, California, on May 22, 2010. She was the beloved wife of Lloyd Sandstrom; mother of Eric Sandstrom and Jason Sandstrom; grandmother of Naomi, Dale, Alexis and Jette Marie Sandstrom; and mother-in-law to Nancy Sandstrom and Sarah Sandstrom.
She is survived by her sister, Lydia Mullerheim and brother, Rigo Cabezas as well as numerous cousins. Gloria was born in San Francisco on October 16,...
