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JAMES OITERONG Obituary

SMG (RET) JAMES BLOYANG OITERONG OCT 20, 1934 - AUG 22, 2009 SGM (Ret) James Bloyang Oiterong our beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend passed away on Aug. 22 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. SGM (Ret)James Bloyang Oiterong was born in the Republic of Palau. SGM (Ret) James Bloyang Oiterong is a proud and highly decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. He was one of the first Palauan enlisted into the Army in 1959 serving 27 years before retiring in Modesto. SGM (Ret) James Bloyang Oiterong will be greatly missed by his large family and friends in the United States and Palau. Our loving memories of him will live on forever in our hearts. Preceding him in death is his father, Lucio Oiterong and his mother, Sariang Oiterong, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by sisters Brenges Otobed and Yosko Ngiratumerang and many nephews nieces and cousins; wife: Hasintha Iterir Oiterong; sons: Jesse James Jr. Oiterong and Jeffrey Alfonso of Koror, Palau; Xenos and Xenon Oiterong; daughters: Vernice Renguul of Guam, Xenozia Oiterong-Barron, Xonia Oiterong of Gilbert, AZ, and Xelda Oiterong; 24 grand- children and 1 great-granchild. Funeral arrangements will be held at Franklin & Downs McHenry Chapel, 1050 McHenry in Modesto. A viewing will be on Tues., Sept. 8 from 6-9 p.m.. Funeral services will be the following day on Wed., Sept. 9 at 10:00. A Military burial ceremony is set for 1:30 p.m. at his final resting place: San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road in Gustine. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2009.

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Pam Rush

September 14, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't have the opportunity to meet Mr. Oiterong, but knowing his sweet daughter Xelda, and the love she has in her heart when ever she speaks of him, I know he is a great man.
Our prayer's are with you all. Trust in the lord and he will help you through this time. God Bless You All
the Rush Family (Pam, Sam, Danielle & Mike Walker)

September 9, 2009

Our deepest sympathy's the the whole family for the loss of a wonderful man. We regret that we were unable to attend the services but want you all to know that you are in our prayers.

The Tollison Family

Violet Ngirabiang

September 9, 2009

Rest in Peace Mr. James Bloyang Oiterong.You will be missed by many.For
Iri and Family your all in my prayers.So Sorry I could'nt make it there,but my thoughts are with you always.
Violet R. Ngirabiang

Phillip Quintana

September 6, 2009

Xenon, sorry to hear about the loss of your father, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Phillip Quintana and Family
Nicolas Garcia and Family
Arvada, Co.

September 6, 2009

To the Oiterong Family our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Xenon we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father your family is in our prayers. The Quintana's and Garcias Arvada, Co.

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