Gregorio G. Parayno

Everyone’s life is the sum total of all of the people they have met, the things they have done, the places they have gone. Gregorio G. Parayno was no exception. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Gregorio will be remembered as a very exceptional person.

Gregorio’s life journey began on November 28th, 1930. He first greeted the world in Orion, Bataan, Philippines. His parents' names were Corazon G. Parayno and Arsenio R. Parayno. He grew up in Orion, Bataan, Philippines and was raised with eight siblings.

Gregorio had five brothers, Ben, Miguel, Rogelio, Kiko and Ray, and three sisters, Nieves, Cely and Marina. Gregorio was usually involved in all sorts of activities with his siblings and they shared many life experiences over the years.

Gregorio was a typical teenager who had a fairly happy high school experience, making that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. He graduated from GRI High School and headed off to college. Gregorio enjoyed his college years, attending MAPWA Institute of Technology in pursuit of a career as an electrical engineer. Like in high school, college was more than just going to classes and learning. Education went beyond the classroom.

Falling in love is a huge milestone for any person. Just knowing that you have met that special someone is a magical feeling. Gregorio experienced that with Fidela D. Menardo. Gregorio exchanged wedding vows with Fidela on March 19th, 1955. The wedding took place in St. Michael's Church in Orion, Bataan.

Empathic and loyal, Gregorio was committed to making his new family happy. Gregorio was blessed with four daughters, Myrna, Tess, Mary and Mercedes. Gregorio worked hard to be a good father to his children and he did his best to fulfill their needs, raising his children in a positive and nurturing environment.

Gregorio served in the United States Navy for twenty years as an electrician. Gregorio achieved the final rank of Chief (E-7). He earned several awards recognizing him for his accomplishments, including a National Defense Service Medal, five Good Conduct Medals and a Bronze Star. His fellow soldiers viewed him as a brother in arms and knew that he was as much a part of their family as their loved ones back home.

Fortunately, Gregorio enjoyed what he did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Gregorio worked for thirteen years at NASSCO after the Navy. Gregorio always sought to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

A person's hobbies often mirror who they have become. Gregorio enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in a number of different activities, including Reading, watching boxing and westerns, gardening and playing solitaire. He was usually willing to share his interests with others.

Like all people, Gregorio had his favorite things in life but his biggest accomplishment was his great love for his family. He made many sacrifices to give his family his best. Gregorio was truly a wonderful blessing from above, and how he lived his life was a gift to all.

Gregorio Parayno left us on April 26th, 2011. He passed away at Tri-City Hospital in Oceanside, California. He was 80 years old. The cause of death was a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Fidela, his daughters Myrna, Tess, Mary and Mercedes, his grandchildren Vanessa, Phillip, Carlos, Jessica, Anthony, Andrew, Alan, Ian, Chad, Tyler and Christian, and his great-grandchildren Noah, Joseph and Ethan. Services were handled by Glen Abbey Memorial Park and Mortuary at the Glen Abbey Mortuary Chapel in Bonita, California and at St.Charles Catholic Church in San Diego, California. Gregorio was laid to rest at Glen Abbey Memorial Park in Bonita, California.

So this is Gregorio’s life, the sum of the man that he became. Simply stated, Gregorio was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by his family and friends as being caring and giving, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Gregorio leaves behind him a legacy of lifelong friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life Gregorio G. Parayno touched will always remember him with a smile.