Ronnie is survived by his loving children Carol, Joy and Andrew, Boying and Tata, Raymund and Kathy, Bobby and Malou, Ray & Lore , Cathy , Beng , Ron, Len and Roland, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Papa Dear is the eldest son of Fidel and Isabel Sarmiento of Buenavista, Marinduque.
Papa Dear lies in state at The Queen of Heaven Memorial Park, Rowland heights CA starting Thursday ,April 7 at 4 pm until Friday April 8, 2016.
There will be mass and services on Saturday April 9 at Saint Lorenzo Ruiz Church , Walnut California at 9:30am. Reception will follow after.
Papa Dear's final resting place will be at The Heritage Park, Fort Bonifacio Philippines to be announced later.