Tranquilino Marino Estoesta

Marino was born on September 4, 1946, in Anduyan, Tubao, La Union, Philippines. He spent the first 25 years of his life in the Philippines before immigrating to the United States, where he built a life rooted in family, faith, and service. For the past 55 years, he called the San Francisco Bay Area home, where he raised his family and became a beloved member of his community.

A retired Mechanical Engineer, Marino dedicated much of his professional life to helping maintain and improve the spaces around him. His favorite chapter of his career was at Stanford University, where he proudly served as a Facilities Maintenance Lead Technician for 29 years before retiring. He took great pride in his work and was known for his reliability, skill, and unwavering work ethic.

Marino had a remarkable gift for fixing things—not just machines and broken objects, but also problems and challenges in the lives of those around him. If something was broken, he was the first person people called. If someone needed help, Marino was already on his way. He was the kind of man who always answered the phone, always showed up, and never hesitated to lend a hand. He loved spending time with family, sharing stories, and connecting people. Marino was known as the family storyteller and unofficial historian, often diving into family roots and genealogy like his own personal “ancestry.com.” He had a deep love for conversation and had a way of making friends wherever he went.

A passionate sports fan, Marino proudly cheered for the Golden State Warriors and the Raiders, and he enjoyed every opportunity to celebrate victories and debate games with family and friends. Above all, Marino was a man of deep faith, devoted to God and the Catholic Church. His faith guided the way he lived his life—with humility, generosity, and a servant’s heart. He loved his family deeply and fiercely. His greatest joy came from being a father and grandfather. He was a devoted father to Aldwin Estoesta and Anna-Liza Estoesta, and a proud and loving grandfather to Elijah Lagleva, whom he cherished dearly.

Marino also embraced his extended family with open arms. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Amelia Bautista Dela Cruz, and her children Joemel and Chona Dela Cruz, Jonathan Dela Cruz, and Jason Dela Cruz, along with their children Justin Andrei, Dwayne Ythan, Daphne Yzabel, Celestine Aishian, and Cayenne Andrea, all of whom he welcomed and loved as his own. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Felipa Cababa Estoesta; his father, Eduardo Viduya Estoesta and youngest brother, Carlito Madriaga Estoesta. Marino is also survived by his mother, Magdalena Madriaga Estoesta, and his siblings Jaime, Dionisio, Ricardo, Victor, Teresa, Julia, Elena, Sister Jane Marie, OP, and Edna, along with their spouses and children, who will continue to carry his legacy forward. Marino will be remembered as a man who lived a life of service, strength, and unwavering love for his family. His kindness, reliability, and generous spirit touched countless lives. Whether fixing something broken, sharing a story, or simply being present when someone needed him, Marino embodied what it meant to show up for others.

His legacy lives on through the family he loved, the lives he helped, and the countless memories he leaves behind.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.