Vicente Castro Yambao

Vicente Castro Yambao obituary, Chandler, AZ

Vicente Castro Yambao

Vicente Yambao Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 26, 2023.
Vicente Castro Yambao, passed away on May 9, 2023, at the age of 95 in National City, California. He was born in Masantol, Pampanga, Philippines on September 11, 1927. From the stories he told, his family was poor and he started working as a fisherman at a very young age. He was able to finish college and went on to have an engineering career with the help and encouragement of his cousins who recognized his potential.

Vicente was known for his wit, his sociable and friendly personality. He was generous to a fault and always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was proud to be a Kapampangan and cared about his extended family.

After he retired from the US Navy SRF Guam, Vicente enjoyed going to the Senior Center, playing Bingo, and socializing with his friends. He was a member of the Catholic Church and found comfort in his faith.

Vicente is survived by his three children: Victor (Juliet), Victoria (Kurt), and Haydee (Richard), and his six grandchildren: Ago, Jon, Ben, Karl, Claire, Joseph. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zorayda.

His remains will be flown to the Philippines and will be buried at Manila Memorial Park in Paranaque.

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