Mr. Candido (Don) Pascua Agatep

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Mr. Candido (Don) Pascua Agatep

Candido (Don) Agatep Obituary

Published by Forest Lawn - Glendale on Sep. 14, 2022.
Candido (Don) P. Agatep, 95, of Pasadena, California, peacefully passed away on September 14, 2022. He was born to parents Ceferino and Cipriana Agatep on October 23, 1926 in Abulug, Philippines. Candido's childhood was punctuated by frailty, but he was eager to learn and explore the world beyond his small, oceanside town. Candido's life was the classic immigrant story. He married Aurora Oropilla, the love of his life, in 1955 and made the tough decision to leave the Philippines five months later to seek additional opportunities in the United States. Over the next two difficult years, Candido worked tirelessly in construction and farming to earn money to bring Aurora to America. Joined by Aurora in 1957, Candido fulfilled a lifelong dream of pursuing higher education at USC, receiving a Master in Biological Sciences and discovering a new species of Antarctica sea cucumber (https://doi.org/10.1029/AR011p0049). After graduation from USC, he taught elementary biology for Temple City Unified School District at Emperor Elementary School—preferring to teach younger students, and noting their openness to learning. While studying at USC, Candido worked at a downtown Los Angeles hotel and impressed Barney Meskin, who later hired and mentored Candido and gave Candido his nickname "Don." Using this knowledge of the intricacies of real estate and business management, Don embarked on a new dream: owning properties in Southern California and the Philippines and helping the less fortunate. Don established a foundation and built a library to educate the poor in his rural hometown. Remembering the kindness of those who helped him when he arrived in the United States, his tenants knew that they would receive assistance if they fell on hard times. It is impossible to remember Don without thinking of the beautifully landscaped gardens he created at his home in Pasadena. His favorite flowers were roses and orchids. Roses reminded him of his time as a struggling and hungry immigrant, counting the USC blossoms when he had nothing to eat. Orchids reminded him of the forest jungles near Abulug where he and his siblings would hide during World War II. Don is survived by his wife Aurora, daughter Angeli (spouse Malcolm), sons Clarence (spouse Grace) and Arthur (partner Claire); and grandchildren Zoe, Bowen, Mason, Quinn, Phillip, and Elisa. Candido was predeceased by his son Patrick and mentor Barney Meskin. A gathering will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at Wee Kirk o' the Heather Forest Lawn Glendale, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. Internment to follow at Ascension, Ground Companion, 253, 4A. To honor Don's kindness and generosity, the family requests that in lieu of flowers or gifts, to please donate to a charity that helps those in need.

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October 2, 2022

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Tina Singelakis-Bandy

October 2, 2022

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Lani Strange

October 1, 2022

Mr Agatep was such a great teacher and the world is a lesser place without him. Prayers and condolences to the entire family.

Kay & David Dubois

September 24, 2022

Dear Angeli and Family,
Please accept our deepest and heartfelt condolences. No words can describe your loss, just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With caring thoughts,
Kay and David

Sherri

September 21, 2022

The world seems a little more empty without you here Don; and yet, our lives are bountiful for having known you~
sherri, again xo

Jennifer Hoelscher

September 21, 2022

My favorite teacher of all time - It's true we never forget how someone made us feel. Sending my best wishes to his family and friends as they reflect on his remarkable legacy.

David Weise

September 20, 2022

It was a great pleasure and honor to know Mr. Agatep. I met him through his two sons Clarence & Aurther. His presence will be missed .

Donald & Dolores Hines

September 20, 2022

LIFE IS PRECIOUS AND DEAR AND ALWAYS ABUNDANT WHEN THE CREATOR HOLDS HIS HANDS OVER THE TIME SPENT BETWEEN THE DASH(1926-2022) IT IS THE WARMTH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT WHICH URGES ALL TO LIVE OUR LIFE IN FULL . THANK YOU CANDIDO YOUR PRESCENCE HAS BEEN OUR JOY.

Laurel LIVEZEY

September 19, 2022

I have only the fondest memories of Mr. Agatap. He was our science teacher at Emperor. Wonderful, Wonderful teacher ❤, he had the best smile. We all will miss you !!

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Sherri & Christian Robinson

September 16, 2022

We miss you ever so much Don, we love you, deeply. You will be forever in our souls...and we will stay close with your family to help in any way as time rolls on. Fly high our forever King of hearts and kindness- soar gently through the gardens of the Kingdom, where we surely will meet again-

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