Rolando Inarda Nomorosa

November 9, 1938 – September 16, 2025

Rolando “Roland” Nomorosa, 86, born on November 9, 1938, in Manila, Phillipines, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2025. He was the eldest son of Gregorio and Adela (Inarda) Nomorosa.

Roland is survived by his loving wife, Merle Nomorosa (Carmelo), his children, Ramille Nomorosa (wife Elizabeth), Rosario “Bambi” De Jesus (husband Rey), Shirley Nomorosa, Alan Nomorosa (wife Dawn), and Arlene Cottrell.

Roland is also survived by his grandchildren, Michael Reyes, Albert Nomorosa, Raymond De Jesus, Anthony Nomorosa, Rachel De Jesus, Leanne Villarmino, Alexis Nomorosa, Audri Bermudez-Cottrell, and Great Grandchild Rome Reyes.

Roland is also survived by his sister, Rowena “Winnie” Salavante (husband Rey) and brother, Gregorio Nomorosa, Jr. (wife Maria Immaculada).

Roland is predeceased by his sister Maria Grizelda “Marizel” Mauleon.

Roland graduated from Torres High School and attended Lyceum University where he graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Arts. He had an outstanding career in sales with Reynolds Aluminum Philippines. He then ventured to set up his own successful aluminum trading and small manufacturing business. He left all of that to migrate to the U.S. in order to give his family a better opportunity and brighter future. In the early years, he worked a variety of jobs, some of which took him to another state away from home, all to support his family. He then became the vice-president of a small chain of computer stores across multiple states, specializing in PC clones during the peak of the IBM PC Compatible Era. He then entered the real estate business until he had a stroke, which unfortunately ended his career prematurely. After his recovery, looking at it from a different perspective, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as it allowed him to spend more time in the Philippines, reconnecting with friends and family, and enjoying the tropical fruits, especially his favorite – lanzones.

Roland also enjoyed going to Santa Anita Racetrack, betting on the horses, and playing Mahjong.

Funeral Services:

A viewing will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm. at Funeraria del Angel - Pierce Brothers Mortuary, 2333 W Merced Avenue, West Covina, CA.

The funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 7,2025 at 12:00 PM. at St. Martha Catholic Church, 444 N. Azusa Avenue, Valinda, CA 91744.

The Rite of Committal and burial will take place on Friday, October 10,2025 at 12:00 PM at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Covina, 21300 Via Verde Dr, Covina, CA 91724.

Eternal rest grant unto Roland, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen