Willie Chiguina

CHIGUINA, WILLIE C.
Ocala - Willie C. Chiguina died peacefully in his home on May 11, 2011, after a long illness. Mr. Chiguina, a native of Guam, worked as a civilian for the U.S. Navy after graduating George Washington High School in Agana, Guam, in 1967. He subsequently joined the U.S. Army in March 1968. He retired after 20 years of honorable service with the army in which he received numerous commendations and awards most recently with the Staff Judge Advocate 3rd Judicial Court. A Vietnam era veteran, the highlight of his career was the honor of serving with the Berlin Brigade in West Berlin, Germany, from 1970 to 1975. He retired from the military at Fort Sill, OK, in June 1988 and settled in Ocala, Florida with his family. He worked with the city of Ocala from January 1994 until his retirement in December 2008 in various areas to include the Ocala City Library, the electric department, and as a code enforcement officer with the Department of Planning and Development. Mr. Chiguina, an avid golfer and bowler, continue to enjoy both until shortly after his retirement. He is survived by his loving wife, Bette; their devoted son, John; four grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; he was preceded in death by his daughter, Regina, and son, Todd. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011, at the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Your Dignity Provider in Ocala. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.