Rogelio B. Amurao

Rogelio "Roger" B. Amurao (81), went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2022. He took his last earthly breath at 714pm, peacefully, at his nephew Karl's home in Darien, IL. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his family, friends, and his 3 Vargas daughters.
Roger was born on November 16, 1941 in Alitagtag, Batangas, Philippines. He graduated high-school then attended college at Far Eastern University. Roger graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, which allowed him to work as a professor at the University for years until he moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1975. When arriving in Chicago, he worked as a chemist for Union 76, Kotalco, and Ineos Silica until he retired in his 60s. After retirement, he was known as a dancer. His love for dancing and teaching ballroom dance filled his life for many many years. His love for Las Vegas was also widely known by his friends and family. No, he was not a gambler, he just loved playing $20 on the penny slots. His famous saying was, "Let's go pindot." He also loved the Las Vegas weather, the colorful lights around the city, and the electronic sounds of the casino machines. Roger also loved the Lord. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and attended mass every Sunday.
Roger loved family. This was stemmed from childhood. He had 9 bothers and 1 sister. Roger was #2 in the Amurao birthline.. Deceased: Antonio (#1) and Edgardo (#5). Living: Reynaldo (#3), Pepito (#4), Zosimo (#6), Monolito (#7), Maria Lourdes (#8), Arnulfo (#9), Florian (#9).
In addition to his parents, Estanestlao Amurao and Maximiana Barquilla, he was predeceased by: 2 brothers, Antonio Amurao and Edgardo Amurao; his first wife Herminia Obien and his second child, Tammy Amurao.
Roger is survived by his wife Elizabeth Amurao (2nd wife) / his son, son's wife, and granddaughter (Son from 1st wife- Erwin Amurao, Cristina, and Emily Blake) / his daughter, daughter's husband, grandson, granddaughter, and great granddaughter (Daughter from 1st wife- Wendy Goins, Michael, Tanner, Michaella, Sadie Grace) / his step-son, step-son's wife, and granddaughter (Son from 2nd wife- Vene Pebenito, Ruta, and Sofia) / his step-son and granddaughter (Son from 2nd wife- Kenny Pebenito and Sara); and his step-daughter and granddaughter (Daughter from 2nd wife- Denise Pebenito and Alyssa). Roger is also survived by 3 special honorary daughters that he loved dearly (Sandra Maysonet, Laura Benza, Isabel Shurmann...he always called them "My Mexican daughters"). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Please celebrate his life in your memories.