Alfred Lagman Talob

Alfred was born July 11, 1926, in Cavite City, Philippines, the son of Bonifacio and Rufina Talob. He enlisted in the United States Navy in the Philippines during World War II, beginning a career that would span decades of dedicated service in personnel administration. He rose through the ranks to ultimately retire at the rank of Chief Petty Officer.

On July 8, 1951, in Cavite City, he married the love of his life, Norma. Together they raised their family across Hawaii and California before settling in Pensacola, Florida, in the 1960s.

Even in retirement, Chief Talob remained an active and beloved presence in the Pensacola community. He was a familiar, smiling face across NAS Pensacola, regularly greeting sailors at the NEX, finding success on the bowling lanes, and visiting his favorite servers at Another Broken Egg and Waffle House. Just weeks ago, on July 11, 2026, he celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends who gathered to honor his remarkable life and legacy of service.

Alfred was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma; his daughter, Cheryl; and his grandson, Seth.

He is survived by his children, Robert Talob (Tracy), Elizabeth "Lisa" Housand (Brien), and Diana Waters (Roger); his grandchildren, Nyaya and Christine (children of Lisa), Sterling, Sean, and Ashleigh (children of Diana), and Brittany, Alexis, Brianne, Gabrielle, and Emmanuel (children of Bob); Great grandchildren: Scarlett Talob, Aurora Boisvert, Taylor Talob, Scottlyn Talob, Cade Carmean, Leland Weeks, Riley Waters, Bianca Nieves, Enzo Nieves, and Sebastian Rizzo and numerous other loving family members and friends.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial with full military honors, rendered by the United States Navy, will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola.

In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring the memory of Alfred with a donation to Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen, 257 E Lee St A, Pensacola, FL 32503.