

Patricio F. Corpuz, 73 ESCONDIDO -- Patricio F. Corpuz passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011. He was born on March 17, 1938 in Villasis, Pangasinan Philippines. Patricio married his loving wife, Estelita P. Torcuato in 1961 in the Philippines. They recently celebrated their 50th Golden Anniversary at St. Marys Catholic Church in Escondido on June 18, 2011. His legacy will be carried on through his four sons, Archimedes Corpuz, Lyndon Corpuz, Patrick Corpuz and Ariston Corpuz; daughters in-law, Leslie, Nenita, Phyliss and Jenelyn; grandchildren, Kyla, Chad, Malachi, Cain, Sebastian, and Lyndsay. Patricio migrated with his family to the United States in 1972, landing in the beautiful valley city of Escondido, where he lived for the remainder of his life. His family was one of the first Filipino descent in Escondido at the time. Patricio received a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering, and a Bachelors in Sanitary Engineering. He worked for the City of Escondido as a Civil Engineer II, and was a Professor of Physics Chemistry and Engineering at various universities in the Philippines. Patricio contributed to the growth and development of the City of Escondido for 35 years by being a major part of the Civil Engineering Department. He was the first Filipino Civil Engineer to be hired in Escondido. He was a member of the Mah-jong Club of Escondido~ 1975-1988. He enjoyed being part of family gatherings, where he would brighten the smile of anyone who came across him. Horse races at Del Mar, poker, watching the Filipino Channel, and fishing at the beach were his favorite pastimes. He had a great sense of humor, and family always came first. He loved to drink and eat calding! There will be a viewing held between 4 and 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, at Eternal Hills Mortuary in Oceanside. A Mass service and Committal will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 15, at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside.
Arrangements are under the direction of Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Mortuary, and Crematory, Oceanside, California.
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