Bonifacia Bayot Cesicar

Philippines. She is the 3rd child of Fermin and Isidra Bayot. She had 5 brothers,

Gaudencio (deceased), Sotero (deceased), Herminio, Gaudioso (deceased),

Gelasio (deceased), Fermin Jr. (deceased) and 3 sisters Virginia, Juliana and

Teodora.

She completed 6th grade at Maitim 1st Elementary School. Afterward, she helped

her family with work on the farm. During her younger years, she was active in

sports, particularly softball, where she played as a pitcher. The reason why, she

loved to watch baseball. Her favorite team was the San Diego Padres.

On October 12, 1962, she married Gabriel Cesicar, at the age of 21, at Amadeo

Catholic Church in Amadeo, Cavite. They were blessed with 6 children: Luisiano

(deceased), Maria Luisa, Mary Jane(deceased), Roberto, Magdalena, and

Maribeth. She had 9 grandchildren:

She and her husband, Gabriel, worked side by side to provide for their family

through farming. Together, they transformed their rice field into a thriving farm of

pineapples, papayas, and bananas, allowing for regular harvests. They also

maintained a coffee farm in Magallanes, Cavite, which included 3,000 coffee

trees planted by Gabriel himself, along with another coffee field they inherited

from their parents. Through their dedication and hard work, they were able to

give their children a good education. She continued farming until they migrated

to San Diego on October 22, 2004. There, she worked as a caregiver for 15

years.

She was kind, loving, and generous—not just with her family, but with everyone

around her. A true people person, she had a warm and friendly presence that

made others feel comfortable around her. Her sense of humor and playful spirit

made her the kind of person everyone enjoyed being around—funny,

approachable, and full of life. She was selfless, always thinking of others before

herself. Even in times of illness, she remained sweet, kind, appreciative, and

warm. Nurses and caregivers appreciated how kind and gracious she was as a

patient— smiling through pain, gently caressing their hands, and even kissing

them as a gesture of gratitude and affection.

Even while she was sick, music remained a source of comfort and joy. She

loved to sing Please Release Me (Let Me Go) by Engelbert Humperdinck, I Love

You Baby, My Way, Put Your Head on My Shoulder by Frank Sinatra, and Kahit

Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko by Sharon Cuneta. Before her body began to weaken,

she lovingly sang the Barney song “I Love You,” a simple yet heartfelt

expression of the affection she had for her family.

Bonifacia (Nanay Pacia or Ina) Cesicar peacefully passed away on June 30,

2025 at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in Chula Vista, CA.

She is survived by her daughter Maria Luisa (Malou) and her husband David

Vales, and their daughters Daryl and Darlene Vales who she lived with for 21

years until her death. She is also survived by her son Roberto (wife Margerie)

their sons Robmarc and Kenjie, Maribeth (husband Jay) their daughter Kasumi

Simone, Magdalena (Husband Anthony) their Children Delthon and Danica , and

daughter in law Rosalie her children Karl Margarette and Kurt.

Funeral Services in San Diego:

Viewing: Friday, July 25, 2025 5:00pm to 9:00pm. At 6:00pm there will be a Vigil

Mass and Rosary

Location: Glen Abbey Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3838 Bonita Rd, Bonita CA

91902, at Magnolia room

Memorial Mass: Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM. Location: St. Michael

Church, 2643 Homedale Street, San Diego, CA 92139 Followed by Celebration

of life reception at the Vales’ residence.

Funeral Service in the Philippines: TBD

Location: Luisiano’s home. Maitim 1st, Amadeo , Cavite.

Final Resting Place: Tagaytay City Cemetery.