He was a loving, caring, dedicated husband, father and brother.
He was born on January 16, 1960 in San Fernando, La Union, in the Philippines. He acquired some college education at Saint Louis University at San Fernando, La Union. Bennie migrated to the United States in 1982. He worked as a farm worker for about a year or two, then worked in Alaska as a seasonal worker until the year of 1999. In 1999, he started working as a fork lift driver. In 2003, he started his own trucking company DBA Bennie and Sons Transport until 2009. Bennie was a loving and dedicated father to his 4 children and a faithful husband to his wife, Mrs. Marilou Foronda. Bennie met Marilou in San Fernando, La Union and got married on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1991.
“We met in a gasoline station where I worked as a cashier back in San Fernando La union in 1990 when he was on vacation to the Philippines. When I asked why he has a lot of small tattoos on both arms, he said he just came out from prison.” – Marilou
Bennie lived in Delano from 1991 to 2014, until he moved his family to Bakersfield in 2014. He is survived by his wife Marilou Foronda and his four children Marben Foronda, Benjamin Foronda III, Joshua Foronda, Vanessa Foronda.
Bennie loved playing cards, mahjong, and a faithful catholic. He lived his life fully and enjoyed his time with his beloved family. He was the light that kept his family out of the dark.
“He loves Delano.. to the point that one time I told him to rent a room in Delano because 5-6 days a week, he was in Delano. But he always upheld his responsibilities as a loving, caring and dedicated husband and Dad. Only he can do what he has done, how he took care of me and our children, he did all the household chores which includes flat ironing my scrubs, prepared my lunch, and dropped and picked me up to work on a daily basis. He has been the ideal husband and father.” – Marilou
Bennie is survived by his spouse, Marilou Foronda; son Marben Foronda; son Benjamin Foronda III; son Joshua Foronda; and daughter Vanessa Foronda; brother Valentino Foronda, brother William Foronda, brother Fernando Foronda and brother Joseph Foronda.
Bennie was preceded in death by mother Julita Foronda and father Benjamin Foronda; sister Estrella Foronda.
A visitation for Bennie will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Delano Mortuary, 707 Browning Rd., Delano, CA 93215.
A rosary will occur Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM, 707 Browning Rd., Delano, CA 93215.
A mass of christian burial will occur Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at St. Mary's of the Miraculous Medal Parish, 916 Lexington St., Delano, CA 93215.
A committal service will occur Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at North Kern District Cemetery, 627 Austin St., Delano, CA 93215.
Serving as pallbearers are Marben Foronda, Benjamin Foronda III, Joshua Foronda, Valentino Foronda, William Foronda, Fernando Foronda, Shaquille Foronda, Joseph Foronda, Willie Foronda Jr. and Cesar Foronda Jr..
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.delanomortuary.com for the Foronda family. Services entrusted to Delano Mortuary, a Dignity Memorial provider.
