Raul Heriberto Tallabas

Tallabas, Raul Heriberto, (1949-2010) beloved husband, father, papa, son, brother and friend, peacefully entered eternal life on November 15, 2010 after an 8 month battle with Leukemia. Raul is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara; his children, Cyndie Tomaino, Debbie Lopez, Adam Tallabas and Jennifer Millan; son in law, Mark Tomaino; daughter in law, Roberta Tallabas; as well as 7 beautiful grandchildren, Adam Tallabas, Joey Tallabas, Gabriel Lopez, Alex Lopez, Sophia Lopez, George Millan and Jaden Millan. Raul also leaves behind his mother, Carmen Tallabas; brothers, Cosmo Tallabas, Ray Oropeza, Tom Oropeza; sisters in law, Mary Tallabas, Loretta Oropeza and Adrianna Oropeza; 33 nieces and nephews; and many extended family members. Raul was born in Donna, Texas and raised in Santa Ana, Ca. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1970 with overseas tours in Vietnam and Germany. He retired in 2002 after 35 years in the Home Center Business and for the past 5 years has owned and operated Homestead Paint in Mission Viejo. He traveled the world over the years, but preferred home and family. Now we give him back to God, and treasure our memories forever. Rest in peace, my love. Viewing will be held Friday, November 19, 2010 at 6 pm with a vigil at 7 pm at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Yorba Linda. A Funeral Mass will also be held at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Yorba Linda on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 10 am. Any donations in Raul's name can be made to the local chapter of the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society in Orange County, CA. McAulay & Wallace Mortuary