Reynaldo B. Quicho

Reynaldo B. Quicho was a modest man, quiet and observant in his ways. He was trustworthy and traditional in his approach to his life and in his relationships. He was tough-minded with the kind of “stick to it” attitude that earned the respect of all who knew him. He was also a man who was meticulous, carefully disciplined, and orderly in virtually everything he undertook. Realistic about life, he was always at the ready, prepared to take on responsibility.

Reynaldo was born on October 4, 1935 at home in Bataan, Philippines. His parents were Jose and Conselacion Quicho. Reynaldo was raised in the Philippines. He was brought up to be self-confident and dependable. These were traits that would serve him well throughout his life.

Growing up in the Quicho household was a bit different than most homes. There were good times to be had, but just as often there was a fair share of challenges as well. However, Reynaldo was able to work through the usual family problems when they appeared, and he was the one person in the family who seemed able to keep the stress at bay. Reynaldo was raised with six siblings. He had Miguel, Tomas, Rodolfo, Francisco,Flordeliza and Aurora. Reynaldo was constantly involved in activities with his brothers and sisters. Reynaldo and his siblings may have had the typical rivalries while growing up but Reynaldo was always consistently loyal to his family.

As a young child, Reynaldo was never someone who needed to be the center of attention. He wasn’t pushy and never forced his way into games or other activities. Reynaldo developed a variety of interests, though, and the things he enjoyed doing he did well. He was always curious about the world around him and was often eager to explore it. Reynaldo took part in pole vault. In his spare time he liked helping out his family to cook and clean. Reynaldo's memorable achievements included pole vault championship. However, what Reynaldo enjoyed most was simply playing and spending time with his many friends.

While his teachers and even his friends generally thought of Reynaldo as being a serious person, he managed to have a pretty good time in high school as he made that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1957. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was Philippine Military Training. The teacher he enjoyed learning from the most was Mr. Abdon. Member of Philippine Military Cadet and Senior Student Council. Reynaldo was a very logical person who enjoyed learning about factual information. Using his exceptional memory, he was able to learn much through observation. Reynaldo always seemed to have a command of the facts and was able to make it seem as though he could easily master any problem that might be presented to him.

Always considered to be a solid friend, Reynaldo was fortunate to have numerous acquaintances and several very close friends during his life. Since he disliked making generalizations about people and preferred to draw his own conclusions based on direct observation, Reynaldo was able to see beneath the surface of relationships and became a true friend to those who knew him. He was committed to his friends and valued the trust he placed in them. It was not uncommon for Reynaldo to go beyond the call of duty for others, and friends frequently sought him out for advice because he had a knack for coming up with practical solutions to any type of dilemma. In high school, two of his best friends were Rudy Salvador and Sam Lincaga. .

On June 21, 1962 Reynaldo exchanged wedding vows with Dominga Santos Perez at the St. Michael Church of Philippines. Compassionate and devoted to Dominga, Reynaldo held endearing, traditional values about marriage and family life. He took the responsibility of marriage to heart, giving it his total commitment. He was a source of strength to Dominga and using his gifts at nurturing one-on-one relationships, he worked hard to make his new family happy.

Reynaldo brought the same traditional values in his marriage to bear on how he raised his children. He was a good parent to them, always firm yet fair in his dealings. He would always listen carefully and think things through before he acted, even when it was an adverse situation. Reynaldo was also a walking schedule, always seeming to know what everyone in the family needed to do, where they needed to be and when they needed to be there. Reynaldo was blessed with six children, one son Michael, and five daughters, Lourdes, Marian, Christina, Grace and June. They were also blessed with eight grandchildren, Erik, Andrew, Vanessa Rae, Mariel, Kiana, Gian Karlo, James, Jacob, Anthony, Chris Jr., Aliyah and Jasmin.

Reynaldo greatly enjoyed what he did for a living. He was a hard worker who expected the same in return from his co-workers. He was skilled at working effectively in small groups and in one-on-one situations as well as handling solo assignments efficiently. Reynaldo enjoyed dealing with concrete ideas and could penetrate any amount of fuzzy information to reach the essential facts. Always able to attend to the task at hand, Reynaldo was excellent at meeting deadlines. He was an efficient worker, one who paid careful attention to detail, allowing sufficient time to complete one task before moving on to the next. His primary occupation was Retired Navy. He was employed for the U. S. Navy for 20 years and 22 years in Civil Service. Reynaldo worked hard to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

Reynaldo was a Navy Veteran. Reynaldo saw action for Vietnam. Through his hard work and dedication, he achieved the rank of MS1. He received praise for his valor, including being awarded Award of Excellence, Food Service. A literal thinker who possessed a calm exterior, Reynaldo seemed to enjoy the routines set forth by the military. His results-oriented approach to things made him committed to the job, and he understood well his role in serving his country.

Reynaldo liked to experience things first-hand as well as learn about them. This trait carried over into his hobbies, where he was very methodical in how he organized his activities and categorized things. Since he enjoyed his private time, Reynaldo always tried to allocate a specific time for working on his hobbies. His favorite pursuits were gardening, cooking, taking care of his grandkids and enjoying time with his wife. Reynaldo was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

Reynaldo found pleasure in sports. Being a person who was comfortable making win/lose decisions throughout life, he could appreciate that athletes made those types of decisions in sports. He applauded those who won, and he enjoyed the statistical data and sports facts and could find himself wrapped up in those details. In high school, Reynaldo played pole vaulting. He would watch his favorite sporting events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list was boxing.

Many organizations were grateful to have Reynaldo as a member, since he always brought with him a “stick to it” attitude and a high degree of common sense. Using straightforward methods to successfully complete the job, Reynaldo was a great planner who was incredibly well organized. It seemed that he was able to schedule any event or activity with ease. He always seemed to know exactly what needed to be done. In high school, Reynaldo was a member of the Philippine Military Training and Senior Student Council. Throughout his later years, Reynaldo was an active member of the Bataan Association and Filipino Association of National City.

As a man who always showed great commitment to the things he believed in, it’s little wonder that Reynaldo was so active in his community. Being practical and mentally disciplined, Reynaldo preferred to base his decisions on first-hand experiences. Reynaldo was never afraid to roll up his sleeves and dig right in. Reynaldo was a member of several community groups, including serving on committees for the Bataan Association and the Filipino-American Association of National City.

Reynaldo was a man who was dedicated and devoted to his faith. He was a member of St. Michael Parish for 35 years. He was a sympathetic man who valued his beliefs and was willing to work tirelessly for them.

Reynaldo sought out practical solutions, not individual recognition. He was always grounded and objective, feeling a strong sense of responsibility for taking care of what needed to be done. This selfless attitude earned Reynaldo many accolades for his efforts and achievements. Some of his most prestigious awards included Employee of the Month and Perfect Attendance at the VA Hospital.

Reynaldo enjoyed traveling and taking vacations. Since he was an early starter and had a knack for planning everything, traveling with Reynaldo appeared effortless. He enjoyed researching all of his examined options and applying cost-effective planning techniques. Plus, no matter where he traveled, Reynaldo always had a back up plan at the ready, just in case. Favorite vacations included the Philippines, Hawaii and Las Vegas.

When Reynaldo’s retirement finally arrived in from the Navy 1978 and VA Hospital in 2000, he was well prepared. He always trusted and placed value in what was logical and in the things he knew, so he was very confident in planning his retirement. He had begun the process early and had his retirement all laid out well in advance. His new life involved relocating to San Diego. In retirement, he found new pleasure in caring for his grandkids, gardening and cooking. Even in retirement, Reynaldo continued to stay in touch with his old friends while making plenty of new acquaintances. He was active in his new community and felt fulfilled.

Reynaldo B. Quicho passed away on November 15, 2012 at Scripps Mercy Hospital of a heart attack. He is survived by his loving wife Dominga, his six children Lourdes, Marian, Christina, Grace and June and eight grandchildren Erik, Andrew, Vanessa Rae, Mariel, Kiana, Gian Karlo, James and Jacob.

Commitment is a key word that can be used to describe the life of Reynaldo B. Quicho. He was committed to living the life of a good man who was both practical and trustworthy. He was committed to the traditional values that he upheld his entire life. He committed himself to being a hard worker who expected the same effort in return from those around him. Most of all, he was committed to those he knew and loved.

Services were held at St. Michael Church. Reynaldo will be laid to rest at Glen Abbey Memorial Park on November 27, 2012.