Carla Arnedo Tejuco

She would get there early in the morning before the crowds and the heat. She and Alloy would bring extra chairs and stake out the best table in the small parking lot next to Wells Fargo. As the day would wear on, the blistering Labor Day Weekend sun would beat down on the swarms of people lining up for crab fries and giant golden corn on sticks. The Millbrae Art and Wine Festival was THE event of the year. And nothing would stop her from all the fun. Let me rephrase that, nothing would stop her from BEING ALL THE FUN. The bands on stage would play and sing their heart out, and she would be right there in front of them singing along and dancing HER heart out. Her passion for music was infectious, and if you were there with her, it gave you the courage and inhibition to get up and dance alongside her. Carla undoubtedly led a full and blessed life, but she faced trials in this life as well. And with every battle that came her way, she sure as hell fought back with unwavering strength and voracity. About ten years ago, she suffered a brain aneurysm and stroke that required extensive brain surgery. For weeks, she fought, silently struggling to recover. One day, I was with her in her hospital room, it was just me, her, and the caregiver. Mom had finally woken up and started gaining a little strength. The caregiver walked her to the restroom, I was amazed. She had not been on her feet in a really long time. Mom looked at herself in the mirror and ever so slowly, she proceeded to brush her teeth. Now, I know it doesn't seem significant, everyone can brush their teeth, but at that very moment, I broke down, I bawled my eyes out. Why? Because she was brushing her teeth? Yes! Because that seemingly simple and trivial act meant she was finally back. It meant that she had charged through that Warfield and willed herself back to us. That's the fighter I know and love and forever will miss. -Rachelle Ticzon Carla Arnedo Tejuco passed away at her home in Burlingame, CA on August 8, 2021, at the youthful age of 56. She was born on September 19, 1964, in the Philippines to her Father, Carlos Calloway Tejuco, and Mother, Minerva Arnedo Tejuco. She was the second to the youngest child in a family of 9. She moved to the US as a toddler and graduated from South San Francisco High School. In 1982 she welcomed her son Joseph Ticzon into the world. She would give the world to her son, which remained until the very end. Carla is preceded in death by her father Carlos Tejuco and her brother Leo Tejuco. She is survived by her lifelong partner, Alloy Brownlow, and by her Mother, Minerva Arnedo Tejuco. She is also survived by her only son, Joseph Ticzon, her daughter-in-law, Rachelle Ticzon, and grandchildren Jordan, Jaiea, and Jonah Ticzon. She is also survived by her sisters Belinda, Marie, Marivic, Minnie, Connie, and their spouses. As well as her Nieces: Janae, Elena, Sara, Helen, Isabella, Olivia, Elise, Cristina, and Nephews: Chucky, Adam, Nathan, Justin, and Alec. Finally her Great Nephew and Nieces: Keoni, Nalani, Luna, Emma and Aurora. On behalf of the Tejuco, Ticzon, and Brownlow families, I would like to thank everyone for their warm thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your support has truly been a blessing. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing pandemic, Visitation and Funeral Services will be held privately. We thank you all for your support and understanding. Please sign the guestbook and leave any loving memories you have of Carla.