Emilio E. Edquilang

Full Name: Emilio Edquilang – the pillar of our strength, who was very loving, honest, caring, protective and good provider of our needs A good father that was always there for his children and provided us with the care that we need. A good role model and provided good examples through his words and actions. A good father that encouraged us in all that we do.

Date of Birth: June 13, 1926

Place of Birth: Philippines

City/State where raised: Candelaria, Zambales

Parents Full Names: Tomas Edquilang and Josefa Eclarino

Sibling’s names: Bining Rosimo (sister)

Lolita Eding (sister)

Isias Edquilang (brother)

Donio Edquilang (brother)

College: Araneta Institute of Agriculture (AIA ) in Malabon, Metro Manila and Western Luzon Agricultural College (WLAC) in San Marcelino, Zambales

Spouse’s Full name before marriage: Sylvia Chan

Date of Marriage: June 25, 1956

Name of church or location of marriage: St Vincent Church in Candelaria, Zambales

Number of Children: 5

Children’s name: Ericson (male)

Steven (male)

Selwyn (male)

Jay-ar (male)

Grace (female)

Number of grandkids: 12 (Catherine, Emilyn, Gabrielle, David, Mae Mae, Lanie, Stefani, Alycia, Kristian, Marah, Mikie and Mark

Military service: Joined the US Navy at the age of 20 , serve for 26 years

and rose to the rank of Chief Petty Officer

Hobbies: Reads books, gardening, play puzzle, solitaire and scrabble

Date of death: May 5, 2014

Place of death: Naval Medical Center San Diego

Survived by: Sylvia (wife), 5 kids and 12 grandchildren

Date and time of service: May 12, 2014 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM

May 13, 2014 at 12:00 noon

Visitation services: May 12, 2014, Monday from 5:00 to 9:00 PM

Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM

Music: Joyce Adviento – Inspirational Songs

Stefani Marie Edquilang – “Dance with my Father” and “You are mine”

Grandchildren – “Because You Love Me”

Funeral services: May 13, 2014, Tuesday

Blessing of the priest at 12:00 noon

Military funeral rites at 1:00 PM

Officiating priests: Rev. Manuel Ediza and Rev. Marcelino Bandico

Interment: Glen Abbey Memorial Park, Bonita, Ca

Reception at: VIP Oriental Buffet

542 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910

b/t H St & I St in Chula Vista

Pall Bearers:

Ryan Adviento

Matthew Arias

Mec Dayao

Mikie Dayao

Emmanuel Florendo

Bernie Layson

Winston Mayor

Josh Miranda