Renelda was born on December 8, 1936, in Pasay City, Philippines. Renelda graduated from the National Teachers College with a Bachelor of Science in Education, earning Magna Cum Laude honors. She dedicated her life to education until she moved to the United States in 1970. There, she reunited with her husband, Manuel O. Laguatan, and together they began a new chapter of their lives in California. Renelda was a devoted and loving wife and mother who cherished her religious pursuits, enjoyed organization, and explored the world around her.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Manuel Obar Laguatan; her children, Alwen Laguatan, Lynn Laguatan, Manuel Victoriano Laguatan, Jr., Suefen Tsai, and Roseld Victoriano Laguatan; and her grandchildren, Ashlyn Marie Laguatan, Kyle Evan Laguatan, Anika Laguatan, and Laila Laguatan.
A memorial service will be held on June 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary, 48800 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, California 94539.
Funeral services will follow at 1:30 PM, and Witness Cremation/Procession will take place at 2:30 PM.
