Jacobo "Jack" Figuerres

1934 - 2022

Jack, son to Ciriaco and Leoncia Figuerres passed away peacefully at home on Oct 17, at the age of 88. Born in Olongapo Philippines the youngest of 12, only he and five of his siblings survived to adulthood. He and his family endured four years of war and a brutal occupation. In 1952 Jack came to the Monterey Peninsula. His eldest sister Adoracion, and husband Lieutenant Colonel Marcelino Guiang, USA became his guardians, raising him alongside their children, Mark, Gus, and Nina Guiang. For a time, he lived in Frankfurt Germany but came back to Fort Ord. Jack possessed a quiet, determined, confident personality and tireless work ethic. He studied at MPC and Humboldt University. He worked over 50 years as a bartender in Peninsula favorites, such as Pine Inn, Rocky Point, Anton & Michelle, and Portabella. He served drinks to the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and more. His interest in life was buying homes as real estate investments. In 1957 he married the love of his life from Monterey High School. Together they created a loving, nurturing home environment and opportunities that allowed all his sons and grandchildren to study and graduate in Colleges and Universities throughout the world and a service Academy. He leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years Marmely Figuerres, his three sons and their spouses, MAJ (Ret) Jeff & Mrs. Ruby Figuerres USA, CAPT (Ret) John Figuerres USN & Mrs. Marialaine Torrente-Figuerres and Mr. Jerry Figuerres. He also leaves three loving grandchildren, CPT Phillip Figuerres WA Army National Guard, Ms. Alexa Figuerres, Mr. Calell Figuerres and many nieces and nephews. On 8 NOV, viewing and rosary at 2:00 PM Mission Mortuary & Memorial Park, 1915 Ord Grove Ave. On 9 Nov at 11:00 AM funeral services in St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1475 La Salle Ave.