Oscar Aquino Necesito

To Oscar Aquino Necesito, the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, he was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around him, he seemed to be eternally happy, and he willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life he touched. For Oscar, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, he could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. Oscar really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.

His parents were Dimas and Villanueva Necesito. Oscar was raised in Umingan, Pangasinan. Even as a child, Oscar had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around him. He was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. He couldn’t help but capture everyone’s attention. He was definitely a little bit of a show off, but in doing so, he succeeded in entertaining his entire family.

Always a good playmate, Oscar was easygoing and fun loving. He managed to lighten the mood wherever he was, even during family squabbles. He seemed to have a knack for bringing compromise and erasing tense situations around the house. Due to a generous dose of common sense, Oscar managed to find a satisfying solution to basic problems. Oscar was raised with Two siblings. He had one older sister, Conchita, and one younger brother, Edgar.

All of Oscar's playful good humor carried over into his childhood. He was possessed with an outgoing personality, a lively imagination and a mellowed enthusiasm for life that allowed him to be constantly on the go. As a result, Oscar experienced a rather active childhood, and this suited him very well. He took part in music and basketball. In his spare time he liked being with his friends and cousins playing games.

Ask anyone who knew him from school and they would tell you that Oscar was a class “cut-up.” He didn’t do it to be unkind or to garner all the attention. Rather, Oscar simply enjoyed others’ laughter and the sounds of his friends and acquaintances having a good time. It could be said that for Oscar, grades may not have been the most important thing to him, but he really did enjoy his school experience. Since experience was Oscar's best teacher. He enjoyed hands-on learning and applying the “practical” approach to knowledge, rather than getting caught up in “theory. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers.

The gift of being emotionally expressive and outwardly affectionate made Oscar very easy to approach. On April 19, 1970 Oscar exchanged wedding vows with Evelyn Laciapag at Immaculate Conception Church of Umingan, Pangasinan. He tried hard not to impose on his spouse. He was always sensitive to other people’s feelings, and that was especially true in marriage.

Perhaps the reason Oscar related so well to children was the fact that he never really completely grew up himself. The ability to be just a “kid at heart” helped him in raising his own children. Oscar was blessed with three children, one daughter, Angela, and two sons, Aris Abraham and Adonis Abel. He was also blessed with three grandchildren, Alexandrea, Aris Logan Jr., and Ariana Skylar. Oscar had the ability to focus his attention on the present moment. If he was spending time with the kids, that’s where all of his attention was directed. Oscar's compassionate side prevented him from being a strict disciplinarian, and he could turn just about any situation into a playful, learning experience. He could spend hours entertaining them with fun and creative play. In fact, Oscar had a knack for turning some of those nasty old chores into games.

At work, as in life, Oscar was a real “people person.” He had a very successful way of dealing effectively with others, and his enthusiasm and energy was often contagious. Oscar liked to see himself as something of a virtuoso. When dealing with various projects and problems, Oscar was an adaptable realist, using his common sense and trusting his experiences and impulses to uncover the correct answer. Oscar's talent for being a down to earth thinker, allowed many around him to see Oscar as an excellent problem solver. His primary occupation was logistics management. He was employed for 26 years by Advanced Micro Devices.

Oscar was an Army Reserves. Although he was never in active duty, Oscar would not hesitate to fight any battle to serve and defend his country.

Oscar enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. An “arts and crafts” type, Oscar liked creating and making things. His favorite pursuits were singing karaoke. Oscar was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

Oscar felt excited and challenged by sports. Even if he wasn’t the best, Oscar loved to participate and thoroughly enjoyed the competition and the pleasure of being around other people. Oscar relished the opportunities where he could make an impact, and he would often push himself to play above his abilities. A quick thinker who understood the basics, Oscar never seemed to get caught off guard, even when confronted with unexpected conflict. Recreational sports included tennis, basketball, and poker. Oscar was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were tennis, football, basketball and horse racing.

Oscar had an endless appetite for new and different activities. He was always ready to join in the fun and add his flair and energy to an organization. Because of his personality, his humor, and his ability to get along with everyone, Oscar's service was greatly valued by the organizations to which he belonged. Throughout his later years, Oscar was an active member of the Umingan Association of Northern California, serving as President for 3 years.

Vested with a deep concern for spiritual development, Oscar recognized that his faith was important to him throughout his life. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Church for 20 years.

Living life in the fast lane suited Oscar just fine. It is no surprise that he loved to travel and to visit new and different places. He was naturally curious about other parts of the world and loved the real life adventure that came from visiting them. He was impulsive and willing to try anything once. Favorite vacations included going to Disneyland, camping in Basalt Lake, and Davao, Philippines.

Oscar was a lover of animals and cherished his pets, enjoying them almost as much as he enjoyed being around other people. Oscar's favorites was Chocolette Brownie, Chocobella Brownie, both Labrador Retrievers and Thor, a Boxer. They were best friends.

Oscar believed that you had to experience life, and his life in retirement was no different. When that day finally arrived in 2005, Oscar took it in stride as one more way to have fun. With his boundless energy and a desire to get the most out of life, Oscar remained busy with people and projects. In retirement, he found new pleasure in playing tennis, horse racing and staying active by taking his grandkids to the park. Even in retirement, Oscar continued to stay in touch with his old friends and, since he'd never met a stranger, he made plenty of new acquaintances as well.

Oscar passed away on December 12, 2011 at Regional Medical Center in San Jose, California. Oscar suffered a massive stroke. He is survived by his wife Evelyn; his mother Villanueva; his sister Conchita; his children Angela, Aris, Adonis; his grandchildren Alexandrea, Aris Logan Jr., Ariana Skylar; his extended family Bolado Family, Laciapag Family, Casuga Family, Nicolas Family, Carreon Family, and Bautista Family. Services were held at Our Lady Of Peace Church. Oscar was laid to rest in Lima Family Milpitas Fremont Mortuary in Fremont, California.

Oscar brought joy to all of those around him. He never had a mean bone in his body. He loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. He loved to share his energy, wit, and his zest for all of his activities with his friends and family. Oscar Aquino Necesito lived life to its fullest and made everyone around him happier just for knowing him. He will be remembered with a smile.