Frederic Luke Petilla Militante

Frederic Luke Petilla Militante was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed him to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, he possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. He had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and he was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Eric always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Eric was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.

Eric was born on October 18, 1967 at Bethany Hospital in Tacloban City, Philippines to Graciano and Lolita Militante. Eric was raised in Leyte, Philippines with five sisters, Maribel, Amel, Florie, Leny, and Anne; and two brothers, Gilbert and Vincent. Always able to express himself well, Eric possessed strong interpersonal skills. He was optimistic in his outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in his communication. Armed with a great wit, Eric was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.

As a young child, Eric showed his creative ability in many ways. He was outgoing and animated. Eric enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests. He took part in basketball and was a Boy Scout. Eric’s memorable achievements included being Captain of the basketball team in Palo.

Known to others as a focused, logical, open-minded and somewhat driven individual, Eric was able to utilize these qualities to succeed in high school. His curious nature was spurred by his ability to maximize his personal learning style through employing a hands-on approach. He was good with facts and had an excellent memory. He graduated from Sacred Heart Theological Seminary and Leyte Normal High School in 1983. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was P.E.

When the goal of college was in sight, it became important to Eric. Again, his direct, “down to earth” approach served him well. He was able to absorb complex concepts and had an acute sense of how things worked. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from PSBA.

Friends and acquaintances found Eric an easy man to get to know, and those close to him would often praise his open, practical style of communication and relaxed approach to life in general. Eric was uncomplicated and straightforward in his relationships, which allowed him to accept people for what they were. While growing up, some of his best friends were Icot, Ian, Mic, Atching, Ikay, Angie, Candice, and Isa. Later in life, he became friends with Vince, Jasper, Jojie, Lemuel, Boyet, Batoy, John, and Isiong.

On December 18, 2004 Eric exchanged wedding vows with Glecy Ruth De Guzman at the Redemptorist Church of Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines. Eric was attentive to Glecy's feelings, and he charmed Glecy and others with his gift for being able to give freely and generously. A good listener with an engaging personality, Eric was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.

Very much like a kid himself, Eric identified with the inquisitive and creative side of his children’s personalities. He was able to direct his energy and spontaneity towards helping his children acquire added common sense skills. Eric was blessed with two children, two sons, Jonluc and Keithan.

Eric was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around him. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Eric’s strengths included being able to think on his feet. He could be a leader who sought impact for his decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, Eric was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. He was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Eric could multi-task, and he was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing him to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in his work environment. His primary occupation was as a Business Operator in the trucking industry.

Eric enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. He had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that he did. His favorite pursuits were basketball and singing. Because he liked to take risks, Eric was a perfect match for athletics and exercise. He was enthusiastic and confident about these activities. Recreationally he liked playing basketball and bowling and was also something of a sports fan. He enjoyed watching his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list was basketball.

Eric was a generous man who prized that same quality in others. So it’s little wonder that he was so active and giving in his community. Politically, Eric was a strong supporter of the Republican Party. He also held close traditional values and as a result, faith was important to him.

Travel and vacations were experiences that Eric truly enjoyed. He preferred to seek out excitement wherever he went and he was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back with an atmosphere of “live and let live.” He was willing to leave his plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included Washington D.C. and Europe.

Eric passed away on January 26, 2020 at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is survived by his wife, Glecy; sons, Jonluc and Keithan; sisters, Maribel, Amelita, Flordeliza, Eleanor, and Anne; and brothers, Gilbert and Vincent. Services were held at St. Viator Church.

Eric was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, he relied on his senses to increase his involvement and awareness of others. He was always able to provide amusing repartee to his friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Eric had a theme song written about him, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” He enjoyed his life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Frederic Luke Petilla Militante.