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David Paredes Topacio
1923 - 2016
David Paredes Topacio
1923 - 2016
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BORN
1923
DIED
2016
David Topacio Obituary
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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