David Paredes Topacio

1923 - 2016

David Paredes Topacio obituary, 1923-2016, Vacaville, CA

David Paredes Topacio

1923 - 2016

BORN

1923

DIED

2016

David Topacio Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 21, 2016.
David Paredes Topacio, beloved husband of 59 years to the late Purificacion "Puring" Topacio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Feb. 14, at the age of 92.

He is survived by his five children, Thelma (Fred) Locsin, Caroline (Steve) Smith, Edward Topacio, Shirley Topacio and David, Jr. (Heather) Topacio; eight grand-children, Ben (Machelle), Doug (Megan), Michelle (Jesse), Brent (Ana), Christina, Matthew, Tyler, Kristen, and Jessica. He was thrilled to have a great grandson, Owen.

David was born Dec. 29, 1923, in Imus, Cavite, Philippines. As a young man he went to Guam, MI, and found work as a civilian. He later joined the US Navy and served 20 years, which included tours of duty in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was assigned as a "host" to new families of the military, moving to the bases that he was sent to, and the Topacio family still remain close friends with many of the families after 40 years. After he retired from the military, he worked at the California Maritime Academy and served as their main chef and baker for 20 years.

There will be a Mass at St. Joseph on Friday, Feb. 26, at 10:30 a.m., at 1791 Marshall Road, Vacaville. Following the mass, he will be interred at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon.

Funeral arrangements by Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, 707-446-3233, www.vacahillschapel.com.

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Nancy Marana

February 23, 2016

To the Topacio family, my sincere condolences. I remember your family attending mass at St. Vincent's church.

John Bradley

February 22, 2016

Sorry for your loss Ed,I know the loss

John Bradley

February 22, 2016

Sorry to hear of you loss Ed,
Still think about you and the fun we had in electronics class.

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Vaca Hills Chapel

February 21, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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