Eduardo Mandap

Eduardo Mandap, loving husband and caring father, born on February 18, 1961, in Capaz Tarlac Philippines, died on October 17, 2017 in the San Diego State University Hospital, after one year of living with a rare type of cancer called Urachal Cancer. Ed moved to the United States at a young age, and when he was 16 years old he graduated at Jefferson High School in Daly City, California. He joined the military at the age of 17. He proudly served our country, for the next 21 years of his life, at the end of his Navel career, his rank was Chief Ed Mandap. He worked in the engine room of the U.S.S. Carl Vinson and always took pride in his work. Early on in his career in the Navy, he was stationed in Hawaii, where he met his wife, Helen Ordillas at Amihan Restaurant; there, over flowing plates of Filipino food, and fruity drinks, they fell in love. Shortly after they met, they married in Reno Nevada, on November 19, 1983 in front of close friends and family. On August 1, 1984 their only daughter Kimberly Mandap was born. Ed was really smart, and he loved to learn about new things. Even after he retired from the Navy, he continued to learn, and received a certification in Air Conditioning and Heating while working a full time job as Maintenance for the city of Tracy California. He had a passion for computers and mechanics. There wasn’t a day that went by that he didn’t spend time either researching on the computer, or tinkering with devises. He loved to cook for people, his favorite dishes to prepare were Beef Kalbi, and Paella. Fortunately, he was a really good cook, it was always a treat to be invited to the Mandap home for a BBQ. There would always be enough food for people to take some home, because he wanted to make sure no one went home hungry. Ed was selfless, he always put everyone before himself. If anyone needed a favor they could rely on him. He was a handyman and everyone knew it. His wife cherished his thoughtfulness. He would come home after work, clean the house, and make sure dinner was ready before his wife came home from work. Even when he became ill, his biggest concern was how everyone around him felt. He didn’t want people to worry, he would always make people laugh. He was well known throughout the hospital, and nurses enjoyed laughing with him. He was a supportive father, he never placed judgement or blame. He never made people feel bad about themselves about decisions that they’ve made. He taught his daughter how to work hard and that success comes with failure too. No matter what, he was always positive. If you needed a shoulder to cry on, his was available, he always gave his ear, and the best advice. He wouldn’t tell you what you wanted to hear, he would tell you truth, never saying bad things about people or holding a grudge. Although his truth was sometimes wrapped in sarcastic wit, it was playful and accepted with great appreciation. He never left his family wanting anything, he gave his girls the world.