December, 1934-July, 2014
A Native Son of Lapog, Philippine Islands, passed away at home surrounded by his only child Troy, nephew Sean and caretaker Ivania. Ness is predeceased by his mother Antonia and father Modesto. The eldest of 5 children, Ness is survived by his brother Charles (Remy), and sisters; Efren and Jean.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Kathleen
June 19, 2025
I worked with Ness during the " Punk and music scene days at "The Mabuhay Gardens. "He was a kind soul and a respected business man. Everyone loved him! I'm so sad he is gone. We built memories for a lifetime....God bless him. He was a "one- of- a kind person. Loved him. Everybody who came into contact with him did! Rest in peace, Ness. You are not forgotten.
Patricia Stirling
July 14, 2024
The Fab Mab was an extremely important part of my life while coming to age in San Francisco. I will remember and love Ness forever for making it possible (along with Dirk, of course).
Bill Schmidt
July 23, 2023
Had many good times at the Mabuhay Gardens. RIP Ness.
Patricia Stirling
July 13, 2022
Mabuhay Gardens was my coming of age. I was drawn to it like a moth to a magic flame, and to you and Dirk like my favorite uncles. The love you had for what you did overflowed into so many of us!
Joanie Harrison-'hamasaki
July 5, 2021
Ness Aquino
The kindness.
The caring.
The Loving.
Individual.
Carole Lennon
August 13, 2015
You will always be remembered for changing San Francisco for so many young people
Cecilia Frightwig
August 19, 2014
Though my soul shall set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light.
I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.
Theresa Soder
August 18, 2014
You were such a lovely person and gave us so much. You will be missed and I am so grateful to have known you.
Stannous Flouride
August 18, 2014
I just arranged for this to stay online for one more year.
Stan
Dan Rancid The Afflicted
August 16, 2014
Thank you Ness for making me and my friends feel like a real band before we actually were...In a world filled with sharks you were a friend.
Elle Smith
July 28, 2014
Thank you Ness for making a place for the music to happen.
hank the bank
July 27, 2014
when the band I managed played the Mab on a friday night, I knew we'd it the top. Ness made it happen and he always served good food!!
Sherry O 'Donnell
July 26, 2014
Ness, a warm heart and daring fixture to many
Hank Milan
July 24, 2014
In his latter years Ness became the "Colossal Man" like in the 1960s b&w movie with his head shaved.Surprisingly he outlived DDirksen. Mabuhay and Aloha Mr.Aquino
Sincerely, from Henry
Patti Valuroso-Sailor
July 24, 2014
Uncle Ness you were ALWAYS that SHINING STAR N SMILE that made everyone feel special. The "Gardens" was the BEST, I remember going there for the 1st time and thinking "WOW UNCLE'S PLACE IS COOL!" I also remember our NSL family functions I couldn't wait for you to get there 'cause I wanted to see what your fashion statement was gonna be. You ALWAYS made us kids feel special and I THANK YOU for that. You are truly missed, Uncle THANK YOU FOR BEING THE GREAT MAN WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE AND HAD SUCH STYLE. What? PARTY IN HEAVEN WITH UNCLE NESS! SUCH STYLE...LOVE YOU UNCLE. RIP
Sophia Nyct
July 23, 2014
Peaceful journey... I will always appreciate your support for both the underground music scene and the Filipino community.
Josephine Torio
July 23, 2014
Although I did not know you personally, I will always appreciate the support you gave to both the underground music scene and Filipino community.
steve burgess
July 22, 2014
Ness....goodby dear friend, thank you fro the years of music and the good food. Long Live Ness and the Mabuhat
Pam Valuroso Herrera
July 22, 2014
Rest in peace and Love Uncle Ness!! The Mabuhay Restaurant Was the BEST. Thank you for being who you are...loving, kind and showing us that nothing is impossible!! Pam Valuroso Herrera for the Valuroso Ohana, Glenn and Patti!!!
Raven Meadows
July 22, 2014
Thank you Ness for giving so many of us kids a place to play our music ,,, the Fab Mab . <3 rave... PS. Say Hi to Tommy
Harley Acer
July 22, 2014
RIP-I will always remember the excitement your bought us with The Mabuhay Gardens. During my high school years, I always walked or drove by there.
July 22, 2014
R I P may your spirit be surrounded in the golden white light of perfect peace Mark S
Marlon
July 22, 2014
Another stitch in the quiltwork that made San Francisco what it was. Long Live Ness!
July 21, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bernadette Agbayani
July 21, 2014
Before my Dad (Vicente Aquino Agbayani) left for his military assignment in Korea, he asked Uncle Ness to watch over our family especially that my mother had a severe nervous condition. Although Uncle Ness had a hectic schedule at SF-State, he kept his promise to my Dad by checking in on us frequently and sometimes sleeping over our place. He became our “Uncle/Big Brother!” Uncle Ness we thank-you for your loyalty and keeping your promise to my Dad. You are forever in our hearts. May you rest in peace in God's kingdom and may eternal light shine upon you. Vaya Con Dios! (The children and their families of the late Esther and Vicente A. Agbayani)
Michele Rebelle
July 21, 2014
So many memories to pick one that sticks in my head, Rabbitt and Ness planning out what they were going to make for Monday Free Spaghetti night. They were planning out this menu that was not spaghetti. and then they said let's just make spaghetti. I was laughing so hard. Do they do that every week?
Zenaida Agbayani Omega
July 21, 2014
I started an import/export business about the time Uncle Ness opened his restaurant--The Mabuhay Gardens. Uncle Ness was super generous in purchasing many of the Philippine ice creams I had in stock and other food products. Uncle Ness you made me feel like a great success in my new business and I won't forget your generosity and kindness, thank-you! Eternal rest grant unto him Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him, may his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace, Amen!
Carole Lennon
July 21, 2014
Thank you Ness for all you did for San Francisco and the punk rock music scene.
Henry L.
July 21, 2014
I didn't recognize you when they had a gettogether for DDirksen. I thought you had become a punkrocker with your new hairstyle. I enjoyed the halohaloes at the MabuhayGardens during dinner and before punkrock time.SoLong from Henry
Lorraine Cathey
July 21, 2014
Rest in Peace, Ness. You remembered having taken a P.E. class with my dad at SF State, the first time we came to your restaurant. You treated my grandmother like a queen. Your cocktail, the 'Masarap' delighted us. And then, you moved on up, and opened a club on Broadway. As a Filipina American, I thank you; as a punk rocker, I thank you; as a member of the Cathey family, I thank you. Generous, expansive and loyal were some of the traits you carried. Rest with angels, old friend.
Jesus Gonzales
July 21, 2014
Pahinga na po kayo Sir Ness. Malaki po ang respeto ko sa inyo. Isa kayo sa mga mentor ko sa larangan ng pag suporta ng musikang original/independent/punk. Marami pong Salamat sa inyo.
Jesse (piNoisepop, SF)
Ted Speros
July 21, 2014
Ness, you gave us our start. You took chances when no one else would. You were a true pioneer and just a sweet, sweet guy. I'll never forget you. Salamat Po!!
Chris Steel
July 21, 2014
Farewell Ness. Sleep well.
July 21, 2014
Thanks Ness for your humor and vision. We'll miss you.
Klaus Flouride
July 20, 2014
San Francisco and it's alternate artist community and north Beach wouldn't have been what it was without Ness and his help. He helped change San Francisco for the better.
Ninja Death
July 20, 2014
Thank you Unkle Ness for watching out for me & for giving our band a place to play at & for giving my Unkle Stan Getz free cutty sark (and taking it out of our band money-LOL!) I luve you poppa! X
Susie Barrett
July 20, 2014
Thank you SO much for making SF such a welcoming place to so many. Sincerest condolences to your family and peace to you Ness
Dyan - Buckelew Derringer
July 20, 2014
I will never forget what you did for me. You fed me, gave me shelter, loved me and gave me a chance. RIP My dear friend...
Nancy Seguin
July 20, 2014
Dear Family of Ness,
I am sorry to hear about Ness. I always found him to be smiling and kind. My nights spent at the Mab were always filled with a lot of laughter & fun. I will never forget them & him.
Sincerely,
Nancy Seguin
Patricia Rodriguez
July 20, 2014
Sincere thanks for bringing us all together
Patty Stirling
July 20, 2014
Thanks for getting a good idea that just got better and better for so many, many people.
MJ Barbeau
July 20, 2014
Fond memories of more interesting times. Thank you Ness for being at the heart of a community. Much respect. Rest in peace.
July 20, 2014
Thank you for the memories; you will always be remembered.
Michelle
Douglas Melvin
July 20, 2014
Thank you for giving us a place where we could just be ourselves, free of judgment. The Fab Mab was safe haven to so many of us.
John Marquand
July 20, 2014
Thank you Ness--you were a saint among sinners...
Devorah Butterworth
July 20, 2014
Thank you for everything you did for all of us, Ness. You will be missed.
Ruby Blackstock
July 20, 2014
You were a wonderful friend, employer and companion and I was privileged to be part of your life. You did so much for the San Francisco punk music scene and will be remembered fondly by many.
Jimmy Friedman
July 20, 2014
Thank you Ness, I'm so sorry to your family. you were a very kind man to all of us.
July 19, 2014
Thanks for getting a good idea that just got better and better for so many, many people.
Terry Hammer
July 19, 2014
Goodbye old friend.I will always treasure the great times we had at the Mabuhay!!
Emilie Glover Gatfield
July 19, 2014
You had a knack for making people feel special. Thank you for everything you did, for all of us.
Steve Ricablanca
July 19, 2014
Ness really helped VKTMS out to let us play in his club. He was always straight up with people. I'll always have him in my heart.
David Velasquez
July 19, 2014
Good journey, Ness! We owe you more than we could ever repay.
Just being ourselves in a good place.
Chichi x
July 19, 2014
Thank you, Ness! You opened the doors to all who needed a place where they felt welcome, you provided that and much, much more.
Peace be with you always.
Cecilia Kuhn
July 19, 2014
Thank you for what you did for our little community. Your presence helped to change my life. Fly free, Ness.
Mickey Sampson
July 19, 2014
Thanks for everything Ness. So many of us grew up under your eye.
Mike Barbeau
July 19, 2014
Many great times at your club Ness, You made SF a better place to be. My thanks go with you on your journey to your own better place.
Against the alley wall of the Mab.
Stannous Flouride
July 19, 2014
It was great to see Ness at the Dirk Dirksen/Mab reunion show at the Fillmore a couple of years ago.
Still lively and witty, the Ness who hired me to cook Thanksgiving for the punks at the Mabuhay back on the day.
May he rest in peace and live forever in the hearts pf those who knew him.
Showing 1 - 58 of 58 results
Funeral services provided by:
Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreInformation and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreYou may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read moreThese free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read moreSome basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more