Carlos P. Loada

Arrangements unCarlos Pulmano Loada was born on December 2nd, 1911. He first greeted the world in Naguilian, La Union, Philippines. His parents' names were Aleja Pulmano and Pelagio Loada. He was raised in San Isidro, La Union as the third child of four. He had one older sister named Guillerma, an older brother named Esteban Sr. and a younger sister named Emy.

As a young man, Carlos met and fell in love with his sweetheart, Elena Delinila. Carlos and Elena exchanged wedding vows on January 27th, 1940. The wedding ceremony took place at Naguilian Church in La Union, Philippines. With all of the sacrifices they endured throughout their lifetime, Carlos always remained a jolly and loving husband. With empathic and loyal hearts, Carlos and Elena shared many loving years of marriage.

While everything a person does in life contributes to who they grow into, it is ultimately this same person who holds the most influence on the next generation. Carlos worked hard to be a good and kind father to his children and he did his absolute best to fulfill their needs. Carlos was blessed with seven children named Corazon, Virginia, Josephine, Leticia, Carlos, Mario and Mira. He worked hard toward raising his children in a positive and nurturing environment. Through hardship, he and his wife brought up all of their children with a legacy of love. He sacrificed much to make sure they all received the best education possible.

Later in life, Carlos was blessed with the joy of fourteen grandchildren, fifteen great- grandchildren and one more on the way.

When it came to working, Carlos enjoyed what he did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Carlos worked diligently and did his best to succeed in each of his jobs. While he worked several jobs over his life, Carlos’s primary occupation was working as the Head Waiter of a Country Club. He was employed for over 32 years. Years ago, Carlos had also enlisted in the military and became a World War II Veteran. Though Carlos didn’t work for accolades, he was recognized for a job well done.

Like all people, Carlos had his favorite things in life. He found great joy in his favorite activities of dancing, gardening, listening to music, reading and preaching the good news of God's kingdom.

A person’s faith says a great deal about them. Some people are raised with strong beliefs while others garner them throughout their life. Carlos’s faith was very important to him. Carlos was a devoted Jehovah Witness. His grandest accomplishment was raising good children that would become devoted to the religion as he was, and become close to Jehovah God and know the truth.

Sadly, Carlos Loada left us on April 29th, 2011. He passed away at Friendship Manor in National City, California due to lung failure. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Elena Delinila Loada, daughter Corazon Loada Garcia and son Carlos Loada Jr. He is survived by his five children Virginia Estrella Loada Coronado, Josephine Loada Tomas, Leticia Loada Magallano, Mario Renato Delinila Loada, Mira Angela Loada Alfante and their families. A funeral service was held for Carlos on May 8, 2011 at the Glen Abbey Mortuary Chapel. Carlos was laid to rest at Glen Abbey Memorial Park in Bonita, California.der the direction of Glen Abbey Mortuary, Bonita, CA.