Romulo ("Lolong") Pascua Viray, age 88, died in the care of Adventist Health Hospital in Delano, California on January 22, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19. He enjoyed singing, dancing, playing his guitar and ukulele. In the Philippines, he often participated in his town's fiestas by performing in song and dance. Romulo moved to the United States from San Manuel, Pangasinan, Philippines with his wife Gertrudes ("Rosing") Avila Viray on October 27, 1991 and resided in Delano, California where he later became a U.S. citizen in 2019. He worked for over 12 years in agriculture before retiring.
Romulo was a faithful Catholic. He was a member of the Cursillo of St. Bartholomew Parish Church in San Manuel, Pangasinan. He is survived by his wife, Gertrudes, their daughters, Araceli of London, England, Benilda, Cynthia, Dolores, 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Adelaida and Gloria, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tranquilino and Maria, his sister, Anastacia, and his brothers Teofilo and Carlos.
