Edison Marzan Delacruz

January 17, 1949 – August 21, 2015

EDISON MARZAN DELACRUZ, an adored father, husband, brother and a remarkable man, passed away on August 21, 2015 in Providence Holy Cross, Mission Hills at the age of 66. Edison’s life was a complete one, filled with career, family, friendship and travels with his wife, Marilou, and family. His children, Emjay, Derek, Gwen, and Hannah Joy will always remember him as a warm, affectionate and loving father. He was our rock, with one great piece of advice for anyone with a problem, “Forget about it!”

Edison was born in Calinawan, Isabela, Philippines, son of Florante and Estrella Delacruz. He was the 3rd eldest among his 5 siblings, Robert, Elizabeth Efraem and Evelyn. He graduated from the Philippines University of the East with a Bachelor in Science in business administration. With an open opportunity to move to the USA with family, Edison lived in Hawaii working different jobs. He then moved to California where he would remain while working as a loan consultant at Great Western Bank.

One day while attending church he reconnected with his best friend’s sister, Malou Rimando, who later became his wife. Edison had four children, Gwen, Emjay, Derek and the late Hannah Joy. Due to health reasons, Edison was forced to retire when Emjay was just a little boy.

After family and friends, Edison’s greatest joy was to watch basketball. He was an avid L.A. Clippers fan. He also loved Facebook and posting inspiration quotes in the morning. Aside from being an inspirational “philosopher” on social media, Edison’s other talents included being a “jack of all trades” by doing various projects around the house. Painting, roofing, and building a new patio are some projects he completed, to name a few. Road trips, camping and the Beatles were also his joys. Above all, his greatest pleasure in life was raising his children with his wife.

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