Donato Diaz Malonzo Jr.

Donato was born on March 7, 1935 in Victoria, Tarlac, Philippines to Donato, Sr. and Demetria. He graduated from Far Eastern University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Commerce. He served active duty in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and continued service as a civilian. He enjoyed over 25 years of retirement by traveling, watching TFC, and spending time with his grandchildren.

After a brave battle with lung cancer, Donato passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Maria; children Marie, Marian, Donna, Don and Michelle; grandchildren Caitlin, Madison, David, Darla and Kelsey; sons-in-law Roel and Ed; and siblings Bayani, Lilly and Eufronio.

He was loving, generous, loyal, and kind. Above all others, he loved and cared for his wife. He was a strong man who valued family, honesty, hard work, discipline, education, and good food, and passed these and other values onto his children and grandchildren. He wasn’t a man who ever expressed regret for what might have been. He lived a long, happy, full life surrounded by the love and laughter of his family. We wish we could have had more time, but we are forever grateful that we were blessed with the time we had with him. Our broken hearts will heal with happy memories.

Visitation will be held at El Camino Mortuary on Monday, February 15.

In this time of a pandemic, we understand if you are unable to attend the visitation. We appreciate your caution to stop the spread. Your thoughts and prayers are welcome.

If you plan to attend the visitation, we respectfully ask all guests to wear face coverings and maintain social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Donato will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Miramar National Cemetery.

If you would like to offer a memorial contribution to honor Donato, please consider donating to these charitable organizations he supported: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund or the American Cancer Society.