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Ruben Dacpano Obituary

Ruben Rivera Dacpano, 53, of Anchorage died May 20, 2011, at Providence Alaska Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Private family services will be held at Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel & Crematory in Anchorage.

Ruben was born July 7, 1957, in Pugo La Union Philippines, to Cipriano and Carolina Dacpano.

He worked at Providence Extended Care Center for 20 years.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Corazon Dacpano of Anchorage; daughter and son-in-law, Jelcey and Darrell Whitlock Jr.; son, Jayvee Dacpano; grandson, Gavin Whitlock; granddaughter, Janine Dacpano; brother, Amado Dacpano; and sisters, Winnie Dacpano, Juvy Halog and Judy Mallare.

Arrangements were entrusted to Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel of Anchorage, www.akheritage.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from May 24 to May 26, 2011.

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felicitas (marilyn ) sibayan- sanchez

May 29, 2011

Dearest Cora ,Janine and family
I am so sorry to learn about your loss. God be with you in this difficult time of grieving.

Aileen Genetiano-Layacan

May 28, 2011

Manang Cora and family, auntie Caling, manang Winnie....no words can ease the pain but we pray that you will find strength to cope in this time of sorrow.

Manong Ruben...you`re one of the best cousin I`d ever had. I will never forget your generosity, your smile, and most of all your sincerity. We will miss you....

Aileen Genetiano-Layacan

May 28, 2011

Our Sincerest Condolences to Manong Ruben's family especially to Manang Cora and her children.

Wilma Viloria de Jesus and Family, Imus, Cavite

ed dacpano

May 28, 2011

Ate Cora and family, find strength in God's grace for your loss. Manong Ruben, rest in peace..

Clara Dacpano-Abernathy

May 27, 2011

May God provide you enough strength to face these difficult times, although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

Christin Ngirchongor

May 26, 2011

My sincere condolences go out to cora and the family. So sorry for your lost.

Douglas Tryck

May 26, 2011

My sincere condolences go out to Janine,Jelcey. Darrel, Darrel Jr. and the rest of the family.
Doug Tryck

Dee Jones

May 26, 2011

His smile and gentle spirt will live long in the hearts of those whos lives he touched. Prayers and love to Cora and the family.

jhie dacpano martinez and family

May 25, 2011

his physical presence may not be here but i'm sure you can still feel his love.treasure the good memories.be strong tita.

Addie & Shelaine

May 25, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Angel & Elsa Tutaan

May 25, 2011

Kabsat, may God be with you at this time of Ruben's passing away. Ruben is now in a better place. Be at peace my dear friend.

Paulette Roeder(Patterson

May 24, 2011

Cora soo sorry for your loss

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