Artemio Roxas

He is survived by his beloved wife, Aida; his children, Victoria, Gino, Magelli, Melanie, and Melissa; his cherished grandchildren; his sister, Lulu; his sister-in-law, Merci; and many devoted nieces and nephews who will lovingly remember him always.

Art received his early education at Saint Louis School in Baguio City and Malate Catholic School. He later attended Adamson University, and studied in the field of Mechanical Engineering, and graduated from the Philippine Maritime Institute (PMI).

Art proudly served as a Merchant Marine, traveling the world and experiencing many cultures. As a licensed Second Mate, he helped navigate ships safely across the oceans. His years at sea reflected his dedication, leadership, and strong sense of duty.

After his maritime career, Art continued his commitment to service by working at San Jose Hospital and later with the City of San Jose Water Works Operations and Maintenance until his retirement.

Art was a man who could build, repair, and improve almost anything. Long before home remodeling became popular, he was already restoring and transforming houses—not for trends, but out of passion and vision. He remodeled homes with care and precision, continually enhancing every space he touched. With a keen eye for décor, he often found treasures at TJ Maxx or garage sales and turned them into beautiful additions to his home.

His backyard was one of his greatest joys. He took pride in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and landscaping—there was little he could not do. One of his proudest accomplishments was building a nail-free wooden deck with the help of his children, creating not only a beautiful structure but lasting family memories. He lovingly maintained his koi pond, tending to the fish and keeping the space peaceful and welcoming. Another cherished project was restoring his 1964½ Mustang convertible into a stunning cherry red classic—a testament to his patience, skill, and love of craftsmanship.

Art loved bringing people together. He was known for hosting unforgettable gatherings filled with delicious food, drinks, laughter, lively karaoke, and friendly games of poker and bingo. Whether celebrating special occasions or simply enjoying time with loved ones, he was the ultimate host—generous, welcoming, and ensuring everyone felt at home.

In his free time, Art enjoyed going to casinos, especially playing the slot machines. Win or lose, he simply enjoyed the experience. In later years, he also developed an interest in coin collecting, spending hours examining and appreciating each piece.

Above all, Art had a gift for making people feel at ease from the moment they met him. With his warm presence, infectious smile, and wonderful sense of humor, he loved sharing stories and laughter with family and friends.

At the center of it all was his wife, Aida—his partner through the years. Together they built a life filled with shared memories, spirited conversations, laughter, and resilience. Their relationship had its lively moments, but it was grounded in years of history and a love that endured.

In the life he lived, he built more than homes and projects—he built lasting memories and passed on the value of hard work to those around him, especially to his children and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

SERVICE INFORMATION:

Visitation will be held at Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park, located at 300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, on February 18, 2026, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. A rosary will commence from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The final visitation will take place at the same venue on February 19, 2026, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. The funeral service will follow from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, followed by a committal service from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.