Mithi N. Acierto

Mithi Navarro Acierto, Sr. a beloved husband, father, and grandfather was born in Cavite City, Philippines. Originally from Ilocos Norte Vigan, Ilocos Norte Sur, Cavite City, Subic Bay and Olongapo City, Philippines. In America, he retired HT1 US Military Veteran, Department of the Navy for 30 years. He served in 3 wars: World War II, Korean, and two tours in Vietnam. His military career was a shipfitter which specialized in repairing ships and submarines. During his active duty, he was called to duty to work for the Nuclear Power Plant in San Onofre when it first opened as a Nuclear Power Plant Welder and educated young aspiring welders the trick of the trade on welding. Mithi Sr. worked for the Public Works Center for the Military as a Federal Civil Service employee which he retired after 20 years. In between that time frame, he also joined the U.S. Merchant Marine. During and after his service, Mithi Sr. continued to demonstrate his commitment to the community and brotherhood as a Masonic member of the California FreeMason Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge / Southwest Lodge and Fil-Am Community organizations.

Mithi was a devoted family man, cherished by his loving wife, Beatriz B. Acierto, and his children: Marissa Acierto, Mithi Acierto Jr. (Maria), and Maribeth A. Sapinoso (Roland); Grandkids: Michael P. Acierto Rodriguez, Alec Acierto, Ariana Acierto, Amara Acierto, Rodney Sapinoso, and Ryan Sapinoso; Great grandchild: Zoie Hera Kuzbari. His wisdom, his comical humor and quiet strength will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

In addition to his family, his past time was playing the harmonica and being pentalingual due to his fluency in several languages: Spanish, Tagalog, Chavacano, Japanese, and English. He will be remembered for his unwavering loyalty to his friends, his dedication to service, and his ability to make a difference in the lives of others. His legacy of love, honor, and duty will live in the hearts of his family, friends and the “six families”.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 24th at Chapel of the Roses at Glen Abbey with a 5pm Mason tribute ceremony following the Deacon’s and Pastors from several churches and October 25th on Friday at 11:30am at St. Michael’s Church following the burial at Glen Abbey with military honor, flag and gun salute. Reception to be announced after. The Acierto Family want to express deep gratitude to all that was with him at the time of death, prayer and when he was alive and well. We are eternally grateful. Thank you to Unicare, VAMC La Jolla doctors and health care, PV Rehab, Balboa Hospital, Bridge and Filipino Press for all your kindness.