Pablo Bandalaria Ignacio

Pabs Ignacio passed away unexpectedly at the age of 92 on June 1st, 2026, to join his wife of 55+ years, "Amy" Amia Filipinas D. Ignacio, who passed six years prior. Pabs leaves behind two sons, Paige D. Ignacio and Patrick D. Ignacio, and four grandchildren, Timothy Sean B. Ignacio, Matthew John N. Ignacio, Amia Polyanna S. Ignacio, and Hannah Paige N. Ignacio. Pabs was one of ten children. He leaves behind his only surviving sister, Gloria Ignacio- Bowden, and his younger brother Gil B. Ignacio “Jr." Pabs also leaves behind his siblings' children and grandchildren.

Pabs possessed a one-of-a-kind brilliance and industrious spirit which allowed him to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Far Eastern Air Transport Incorporated (FEATI) Institute of Technology in Manila, Philippines. He learned from his mother, who was a business entrepreneur, to manage and maintain his family business's real estate properties both in his home province of Batangas and in Metro Manila. From years of hands-on experience, beginning in his youth during the height of WWII, Pabs developed a variety of talents which enabled him to become a highly skilled engineer, electrician, plumber, carpenter, mason, and mechanic.

Recognizing his own ingenuity, Pabs valued himself as more than just an employee and started his very own mechanic shop. Eventually, he and his wife Amy opened their own car rental/limousine service in Manila. In 1986, Pabs and his immediate family moved to Los Angeles to start their own American Dream. For years, Pabs worked for LA County as a repair mechanic, fixing county vehicles. After retirement, he and Amy kept themselves busy and productive by managing their real estate investment properties in LA.

Inspired by his wife, Pabs also became an avid traveler. While in the Philippines, he visited various tourist attractions such as Puerto Azul and Banaue Rice Terraces. Later in life, this love of travel continued, leading to trips in Far East Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, the Holy Land, and numerous cruises.

Two of Pabs' greatest priorities in life were his daily Roman Catholic prayer devotions and religiously playing the California lottery. Every evening, even after Amy's passing, he would consistently pray the rosary and recite his Catholic novenas. Up until the very end, even if he was unable to attend Sunday mass in person, he would hardly miss the Sunday Catholic TV mass. Pabs always lived by the quote by Father Patrick Peyton, “the family that prays together stays together."

In addition to his loyalty to the Lord, Pabs was one of the biggest supporters of both California Public School Education and 7- Eleven, by never failing to play the California lottery. As a lotto fanatic, his greatest wish was to win a multi-million dollar jackpot. Drawing upon the birth dates of loved ones and interpretations (annuncio) of his own dreams, he would calculate perfect sets of numbers to play.

Whether it was the Mega Millions, Powerball, or SuperLotto, he ensured that he would always make it in time to play before the final call. Although family lamented that this endeavor was impossible, he would always say, "the winners never quit, and the quitters never win."

On June 1st, Pabs was taken by paramedics to Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center and suddenly passed away shortly upon arrival.

Although he has departed from us on this earthly plane, his legacy and the memories we shared with him will never leave our hearts. Knowing that Pabs will continue to pray for us piously, we should be assured that he will ask the Lord to bless all of us with our very own jackpots.

We love you and will miss you very much, Daddy, Kuya, Tito, Ninong, and Grandpa.

Our families kindly request that you and your loved ones continue to pray for the repose of his soul. He will surely appreciate the brownie points, and from up above, he will definitely be smiling and saying “Maraming Salamat po.”