Clemencio Dragun Dimaquibo

Clemencio Dragun Dimaquibo passed away peacefully in San Diego, CA on 2 January 2023 at the age of 73. Clemencio hails from the Municipality of Botolan in the province of Zambales, Philippines. Born to Policarpio Dimaquibo and Anastacia Dragun, Clemencio was raised up to be a hard-working, family-centric, well-liked, and respected man as he moved beyond his modest third-world upbringing to succeed in the first-world. “I worked hard all my life; when you’re poor in the Philippines, you are really poor.” Though he may not be thought rich by some who do not know better, Clemencio basked in the wealth of a life he manifested with his equally hard-working, loving, and supportive wife, Josefina, who preceded him in death.

Clemencio graduated with a baccalaureate in teaching and education. In search of a higher purpose and bigger opportunities, Clemencio enlisted in the United States Navy in 1973. In 1978, Clemencio married Josefina Zanoria of Cebu, Philippines, whom he met in the United States through mutual friends. Their union resulted in 2 children whom they raised up in a loving, disciplined home. His children remember him as a hardworking father who loved his family and taught them about sacrifice. In his 22 years in the service of his adopted country, Clemencio spent more than 19 years plying his craft in medical imaging in service to his new country. As a US Navy Hospital Corpsman (HM), he was selected to be trained as a radiology technologist, in the traditional setting utilizing dark rooms to develop radiographic images; as medical imaging advances were introduced and adopted by Navy Medicine, Clemencio mastered them, ultimately progressing and advancing to the role of nuclear medicine technician. Clemencio’s dedication and hard work paid off throughout the tenure of his Naval career, where he attained the pay grade of Hospital Corpsman, Chief Petty Officer (HMC). In 1996, Clemencio Honorably Retired from the US Navy. His dedication, however, did not end with his Naval career as he took on a role as a GS/Federal Employee in medical imaging in the selfsame department from which he retired from military service.

Clemencio loved to cook for his family and friends. His most prized dish was his Pancit (Filipino noodles) that he made for any and all celebrations; he was a talented cook as he was also known for his Lumpia (egg-rolls) and Lollipop Chicken (so named for their shape), not to mention his command of the traditional Filipino standards of Chicken Adobo, Chicken Tinola, Sinigang, etc. He also enjoyed bowling and participated in numerous bowling leagues and shared this hobby with his children. What’s remembered most about Clemencio, is the dedication and love he had for those in his stewardship and care; his children and grandchildren are forever appreciative of the palpable love, care, and consideration he showed unto each of them. Clemencio has left his progeny with the memory of his guidance through some of life’s most difficult challenges due to his wellspring of life-experiences correlating with a lifetime that belied his age.

Clemencio is survived by Darryl, his son, Cheryl, his daughter; Rudy and Ruben, his siblings; and his grandchildren, Evan, Nolan, Jack, Violet, Dashiell, and Vivian.

Information for funeral services can be viewed using the link: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/san-diego-ca/clemencio-dimaquibo-11094144

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Clemencio’s life.