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Gregory Tabangcura Obituary
Born in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur Philippines, he was a longtime resident of Pearl City, Hawaii and a resident of Vallejo for 24 years.
He was preceded in death by his sister Cerila and survived by Librada, his wife of 43 years; daughter Lee Ann of Vallejo; eldest son Gregory Jr. and daughter-in-law Tracy of Cupertino; youngest son Glen of Vallejo, grandson Nicholas, granddaughter Ciara, sister Lorreta and brother-in-law Filemon of Kaneohe, Hawaii; and sister Charing of the Philippines.
Greg Sr. was a civil servant for 29 years working both at Pearl Harbor and Mare Island Naval Shipyards in the Ocean Engineering Department. Retired from the federal government in 1996, he also worked for Vallejo Nissan and was also a part-time Realtor and travel agent. He served in the U.S. Navy Fighting Seabees in Iraq during the first Gulf War. He was an active member of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church serving on the Knights of Columbus.
Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Colonial Chapels, Vallejo, with a Rosary prayer at 7 p.m. Thursday. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent Ferrer, with burial to follow at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, Vallejo.
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Pauline Tabangcura-Dizon
February 2, 2006
I first met Uncle Greg while working at a doctor's office. My dad told me about a distant cousin he had here in Vallejo so when Uncle Greg checked in, I was very excited to meet him. I knew for sure he was the one as soon as he walked in the door. He had a striking resemblance to my dad! It was definitely the "TABANGCURA" cheeks! Luckily, I drove an Xterra so when I moved to Vallejo I'd have my car serviced at the Nissan dealer. There, I would always see Uncle Greg. We would have our conversations and through it all, he would have that great smile, which was so geniune. I wish my dad and Uncle Greg weren't distant relatives. I wish I could have gotten to know him a lot more but from my experience he was surely one of the nicest uncles I've ever had.
Frank Del Rosario
February 1, 2006
Greg and I worked together on Mare Island for at least 15 years until the shipyard closed in 1996. I then saw him at Vallejo Nissan. Greg will be truly missed. God bless and may you rest in peace.
Alan Chung
January 29, 2006
Greg was a wonderful, thoughtful and kind father/friend. We had some wonderful memories as our families got to know each other. I was looking forward to the opportunity to be together in retirement. He will be greatly missed. God will have a good man in heaven.
george buis
January 29, 2006
GREGORY WAS A GOOD FRIEND AT MARE ISLAND NAVAL SHIPYARD, I MEET HIM WHEN HE RELOCATED FROM HAWAII. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. ALOHA MY FRIEND.. ULTIL WE MEET IN HEAVEN AGAIN.
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