Ben was born on June 23, 1945 to Sakuzo and Encarnacion in Navotas City, Philippines. He is a devoted husband to Julita, caring father to Emmanuel and Patricia, Edison and Rica, Eric and Nanet, and Eldrige and Bernadette, and a loving grandfather to Miguel, Mariella and Tyler, Lovely, Melissa, Gabriel, Makayla, Isabelle, Adrianna, Daniel, Ethan, Justine, Jasper, and Stephen.
Ben was a person of integrity and was well respected by those that knew him. A true perfectionist by nature, he would be the first person to offer help to anyone in need. Although he had a quiet demeanour, he brings warmth to any gathering by his sheer presence.
Who needs a GPS when you have Ben around? Some of our fondest memories include family road trips across Canada and the US. He provided his sons the skillsets needed to navigate themselves not only on the road but also through life.
You will be greatly missed. Thank you for your profound impact in our lives. Know that your legacy will continue, and you will never be forgotten!