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Robert Ilac Obituary
October 7, 1953 - July 11, 2015
After a lengthy battle with cancer, Robert Bonifacio Ilac, Sr. of Modesto, CA died July 11, 2015 at the age of 61. Robert is survived by his wife, Peggy, sons Robert, Jr. (Shana), Kevin (Robin), David (Christine) and Brian, daughters Christina (Anthony) and Stephanie.
Robert was born October 7, 1953 at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii to Benjamin and Lucia (Gomez) Ilac. He graduated from San Lorenzo High School in 1972, where he lettered in Varsity Track. After graduating he married his high school sweetheart Peggy Lynn Bryant and joined the United States Army as an Infantry Solider.
During his time, from 1972 to 1982, in the military he was stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, Fort Riley in Kansas, Fort Ord in California, Korea and other locations. After an honorable discharge from the active military in 1983, he joined the California Air Force National Guard where he retired as an SSGT. He was accredited for over 21 years of military service.
He continued his career as a public servant working for the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco, Ca., Federal Police Officer at Tracy Army Defense Depot, and served as a security guard at Hotel Hampton Inn, Doctors Hospital, and Stanislaus District Attorney's Office.
In between his many jobs he was a lunch supervisor and basketball, football, wrestling and track coach at Prescott Junior High School. His hobbies included spending time golfing, riding motorcycles, and bowling.
Robert requested to be cremated. Services will take place on Friday, July 24, 2015 at 1:30 pm at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, Santa Nella, CA. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Richard Ilac's home. Please contact the family or the Eaton Family Funeral & Cremation Services for further details.
The family would especially like to thank the Alexander Cohen Hospice House for their excellent care of Robert during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Robert B. Ilac, Sr. C/O David Ilac, 500 Colfax Ave., Modesto, CA 95354
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Carmen Gomez
August 10, 2015
Dear Peggy and Robert's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 3, 2015
I am truely shocked and sadened for I have just found out about his passing. I have fond memories of working with Bob on the Police Force for DLA in Tracy.Please know my thoughts and prayers are with the Family and Relatives at this time.
God Bless
Sherry L. Tostad
Barry & Irene Gill
August 3, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss. We just found out of his passing. Cherish the memories as know one can ever take those away. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love, Barry & Irene Gill
Junior and Denise Maciel
July 25, 2015
Our condolences to your family. Mr. Ikac was a good man, and we know he was loved by many.
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J Taylor
July 24, 2015
Rest in peace, Coach Bob. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Ed Maramag
July 23, 2015
I was so happy to see Bob on July 6th after 25 years. We were partners at the FRB. Condolences to your family from us and your former colleagues from the FRB. We miss you dearly.
The Vieyra (Mr.&Mrs.) Family
July 23, 2015
Our condolences to the loved ones left behind in time of sorrow. Bob will be missed. He touched a lot of people(young and old). I worked with Bob during school and we golfed and shared a lot of war stories. Bob,you will in our prayers. Rest in peace
"Fair Winds and Following Seas" from your Navy friend!!
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