Fernando Cacdac Arellano

Fernando C. Arellano, 95, passed away at his home in Norfolk, VA on Monday, July 14, 2014. Fernando was born in Naguilian, La Union, Philippines on January 9, 1919. As part of the United States Army Forces of the Far East (USAFFE), he served as Bolo Commander for the guerrilla movement of World War II, he worked as a mechanic for the Benguet Auto Line, and he worked as a master chauffeur for the Philippine National Railways before retiring in 1981. In 1982, he moved to the United States to live with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He spent years living with family in California and Washington, before taking permanent residence in Virginia. He was a strong, loving, and devoted son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Maria F. Arellano; six children - Nellie, Lita (Wilfredo), Per (Femie), Eddie (Christy), Rudy (Olive), and Orlie (Tess); thirteen grandchildren - Marissa (Joel), Nelson, James, George, Jay (Rochelle), Allan, Arlynn, Lourdes, April Lou, Fe Marie (Thomas), Ariel (Tiffany), JR, and Regine; and seven great grandchildren - Kylan, Ryder, Aleighn, Francheska, Orlando, Trina, and Leo. He is also survived by his sister Conchita Licuanan and dozens of nieces, nephews, and relatives who loved him dearly. In honor of Fernando Arellano, a visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 22 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, July 23 at 1:00 pm at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Norfolk, VA with a burial immediately following at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.