Rogelio "Roger" Pasag Torio

Rogelio also known as Roger, was the youngest child of Rafael Basconcillio Torio and Esperanza Pasag Torio seven children. Roger was born on May 17, 1961, in Quezon City, Philippines. Being the youngest child, Roger was the apple of Papa Raffy’s eye and would take Roger anywhere Papa went.

Roger grew up in Iloilo City where he spoke both Ilongo and Tagalog dialects. As a youngster Roger was fun loving and free-spirited who would often do things his own way which often gets him in trouble with Papa Raffy. He completed Elementary School at Santo Domingo Elementary School and attended First year High School in Iloilo City before migrating to the United States in October 1976 with his two sisters Edna and Esperanza Jr. The three of them were re-united with Mama Espie and their eldest brother Rey who migrated ahead of them to the U.S.A.

Roger Continued his High School at Belmont High School in Los Angeles. His Life was filled with adventures and learning his way around the new place he was in. The trip to Disneyland was a fun way to start where he spent the entire day frolicking with the Park’s rides and characters. He also learned to find his way home after getting lost in the city’s transit system which made the family worried sick when he didn’t come home very late into the night. But he did find his way home through his inquisitive and resourceful nature. These characteristics stayed with him as he navigates his life. He later left the family and lived on his own. In 1981 He enlisted himself in the United States Marine Corps and completed its brutal training at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California. He was very proud of this accomplishment.

Although he easily made friends, Roger’s later life was marked recluse. Yet in spite of this he would always remember to call his family when birthday and holiday occasions come to relay his warm greetings and to let them know he was doing alright. He battled chronic bronchial health issues which he tried to self-medicate. He was taken to the Antelope Valley hospital through the aid of a kind neighbor Mike and Barbara Bowman. Roger passed away on July 11, 2025, after 20 days in the ICU.

Roger is survived by his three children Rhoda Crista; Jacqueline; Amicus; step daughter Jennifer Untalan and four grandchildren Evie and Sofia (Barbaro); Reese Xandrielle and Rohan Xandrei (Espina).

Rhoda Crista; Jaqueline and Jennifer and Amicus were raised by their Mothers Cristita Bautista; Tessie Untalan; Gia Holganza respectively.