Renato Deolazo Dizon was born on May 21, 1949 in Malabon Rizal, Philippines to Filomeno Dizon and Isabel Deolazo Dizon. Renato passed away peacefully on February 24, 2022 in Mobile, Alabama surrounded by his loving family.
Renato was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, a veteran of the United States Navy, a member of the Organization of Freemasonry and Fil-Am Association of Pensacola.
One of Renato’s greatest joys was being able to help his family and watch them succeed in every aspect of their lives. He loved his wife, Gloria and their family. Being with his family meant everything to him, especially during the holidays. He was a family man and always put his family first. He was quite the jokester and loved to make everyone laugh, which in turn made him laugh too. He loved to see those around him happy and he often made them that way. He believed in never taking anything for granted, and never giving up. He was selfless, strong, encouraging, and had a great sense of humor. Although Renato was not much described as “affectionate,” he showed his great love through his actions. Renato loved to travel and has been to many places around the world. He also enjoyed the casino, great food, and taking his family to Walt Disney World.
Renato is survived by his wife Gloria Agtarap Dizon; two daughters Jennifer Dizon Bunting (Mobile,AL), Johanna A. Dizon (Mobile,AL); son in law Matthew C. Bunting (Mobile,AL); brother Mario Dizon (Odette Dizon) ((Orlando,FL)); three grandchildren: Anthony Rene Dizon Walker (Mobile,AL), Christian Joseph Walker (Mobile,AL), and Chimene Gateka (Mobile,AL); one great grandson: Ezekiel Renato Dizon Walker; nephews; Brian Dizon (Maryland) and Arthur Dizon (California); Sisters/Brothers-in-law (Philippines): and several other nieces and nephews (Philippines).
Renato is preceded in death by his parents, Filomeno Dizon and Isabel Deolazo Dizon; brother, Julio Dizon (Philippines); sisters: Azuncion Dizon (Philippines), Rosa Arnido (Philippines); Father/Mother-in-law: Aniceto Agtarap and Lozena Agtarap (Philippines).
A visitation for Renato will be held Monday, March 7, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, 619 New Warrington Road, Pensacola, FL 32506. A funeral mass will occur Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 303 S. Navy Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32507. Inurnment will immediately follow at Barrancas National Cemetery, 1 Cemetery Road, Pensacola, FL 32508. Following the graveside, everyone is invited to gather for a celebration of his life at the Fil-Am Community Center 234 W Oak Field Rd. Pensacola, Fl. 32503.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oaklawnfunerals.com for the Dizon family.
