Our dearly departed friend, Fidel, had been a blessing to many of us (classmates from elementary through high school, fellow members of the Imus Club of Greater Los Angeles, good friends) by surrounding us with his natural charm, kindness, generosity, genuine interest in people, quick wit, sense of humor - to name a few of his many endearing traits.

Fidel, you were a courageous man with an enormous capacity and will to live.
I thank you most sincerely for your true friendship and gentle soul.
You will always be remembered.
Rest in eternal peace, Faithful One . .

I have known Fidel in high school and also in Imus Club.  Fidel is a good friend. I will remember him for his kindness, his words of wisdom and his very good sense of humor.  His courage during his trying time is inspiring. Fidel is a very private person.  You can trust him with your secrets and know for sure he won’t ever tell. 

I will miss you my dear friend. Go with God and rest in peace with our Lord. 

Fidel was the best all around sibling that I had, the smartest one in the family.  He had the passion for long driving to the Bay Area and at same time visit our parents.  
One of my fondest memory of us when he came to see me unexpectedly in Long Beach. It was my first day at transient barracks waiting for my ship, when his voice echoed outside the room.  So I came out and gave him a big hug. We talked and shared stories about our navy experiences.  He then asked me if I was hungry, I said yes.  He then left and came back with pancit, lumpia and puto that he bought at the Manila Sands resto-bar.  We then ate and split afterwards.  After that, we’re inseparable.  We saw each other almost everyday.  
    I will forever love and miss you bro.  Thanks for the memories, the  jokes and laughters together.  I know now that you are happy together with Mommy and  Daddy.  Say hello to you nephew, our beloved son Edward.  Tell Mom and Dad and Edward that we love and miss them so much.💕💖💘💗💓💜❤️🧡💛💙💚

Kuya Bobot or Cousin (as we call each other),
The best part of my life for almost 2 decades was when I stayed close to you and your wonderful family in CA. I barely knew you when you left the Philippines to join the U.S. Navy but God had a plan for us not only to cross paths but to build a closely knit relationship as first cousins when I migrated here. Your hospitality, generosity and concern were only a few of your endearing qualities. You graciously welcomed me to your home which became my home for 3 years. When I got settled and moved out, you practically emptied a bedroom in your house to give all its furniture to me. You were my 'go to' every time I needed a gadget or tool, even offering to fix anything under the sun. You were there to protect me when my house was robbed. You provided me with immense moral support through all my struggles. And the best of all were our get-togethers at your home, reminiscing our childhood, sharing stories, laughing at jokes and be amused at your jestful conversations with your kids while enjoying a sumptuous meal that you had prepared.

You were truly God's amazing gift not only to me but to the entire Gabriel-Malinis clan. As cliché as it may sound, you will forever live in my heart as my loving, kind and caring Cousin.

Kuya Bobot with Pete, Liezl and kids, Peter and Patrick taken  20 years ago.

I found an old picture of the Blue Teeners Club circa 1964-1965 founded by Sir Ronnie Sapinoso (RIP)....this was one of our " happy times" when we gathered after our classes to have this picture taken.  This brings happy thoughts and lasting memories...can you spot Fidel here?

Tito Bobot,

I will definitely miss your sea stories and how much I aspired to be like you as a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy.  Tara and I will definitely miss the good laughs and the bright memories we had together.   From one Sailor to another, Fair Winds and Following Seas! 


Dearest Fidel, 

You will always be in our hearts and our memories, and I will never forget the good times and bright memories we had together last summer in Cali. 

Love you Dad. 

Xoxoxox 
Michael and the rest of the Akesson family

To my dearest brother who I will always love and cherish all the memories he left behind.  His kind heart when he always surprised mommy and daddy or when he would help around the house.  He was such a great handyman with his toolbox, always willing to fix anything and everything around the house. Every time there was a function at the house, he never missed a beat and always made us happy with his presence, sometimes surprising us in the middle of the night.  I am truly blessed to have been your sister and I know you are now in heaven playing mahjong with mommy and daddy.  I will see you again in Heaven, but for now you will always be in my heart and soul. I love you dearly.  

Ate Baby

Our last day together on his 70th birthday.

Bobot in his white outfit with the Palico gang!

Bonding with brother-in-law, Esting Reyes.

You took me in when I first came here in the United States.  You helped me get started and supported me in many ways without asking for anything in return.  You are my inspiration Kuya Bobot.  For years you have fought this illness with grace and determination.  The love in your heart helped you get through it, step by step. No matter how hard it is, you held till the end. I am proud to shout out you are my big brother. You will always be in my heart.
Love, 
Toto

One thing I always have in common with my Tito Bobot is the love for music.  This picture was taken at Lola's birthday where he sang nervously in front of a lot of guests.  Afterwards, he said, "Oh geez, I thought the song was never gonna end!" followed by his famous hand gestures and silly laugh.

You took me in when I first came in the United States.  You helped me get started  and supported me in many ways without asking for anything in return.  You are my inspiration Kuya Bobot.  For years you have fought this illness with grace and determination.  The love in your heart helped you through, step by step.  No matter how hard it is, you held till the end.  I am so proud to shout out, you are my big brother.  You will always be in my heart.
Love,
Toto

Malinis siblings and family reunion at Fidel’s residence in 2015

My fondest memories of Kuya Bobot is that he can make fun of every situation including his.  To me, it is a manifestation of a spiritual gift in him that despite his illness, he can still be loving, kind and joyful. He was an overcomer by the grace of God thru faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. I am so blessed to have known and to have been related to you Kuya as my brother in law.
Love,
Your sis in law Liezl

You took me in when I first came to the United States.  You helped me in so many ways to get started without asking for anything in return. You are my inspiration Kuya Bobot. For years, you have fought this illness with grace and determination. The love in your heart helped you get through life step by step. No matter how hard it is, you held till the end.  I am so proud to shout out, you are my big brother. You will always be in my heart.
Love,
Toto

I am one of Fidel's many friends from high school ~Del Pilar Academy ( DPA).  He had a good sense of humor and was always smiling.  We belonged to the Blue Teeners Club and there were no class distinctions on whether you were a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior...we were all encouraged to make friends, socialize and learn from each other.  Our lives were simple then, we worry more about exams and no thoughts about sickness or medical conditions. We were young and full of hope for the future.  We lost contact after he joined the US Navy and much later on, we became members of Imus Club (ICGLA) and he shared about his lovely wife, children and siblings.  He was blessed to have such a wonderful family!  I wish to share a picture of Fidel during our high school days...youthful and good looking (ala Elvis Presley with his signature hair)...he was about 15 or 16 years "young" here.  Fidel, thank you for your friendship and may you rest in eternal peace surrounded  by your parents and friends... free from pain and aches. Goodbye, Mr. Clean!

OBITUARY

Fidel Gabriel Malinis

24 April, 1949 – 11 June, 2019

Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary

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