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Allen Dawang Obituary
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Allen Dawang
November 19, 1912 - July 11, 2008
Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on November 19, 1912 as Aquio Soliman Daoang. He immigrated to Hawaii in June 1931, and a year later went to San Francisco to join his brother. He enlisted in the 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment "L" Company U.S. Army during WWII. In 1954, he came back to Lathrop, CA and brought his wife and 3 children and was followed with an American born child in 1956. In 1958 the family moved to Placerville and in 1965 moved to Walnut Grove until he retired at age 85 in February 1998. Allen passed away on Friday morning, July 11, 2008 at the age of 95. His loving family was with him till the end at South Sacramento Kaiser Permanente Hospital where he received excellent care.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bienvenida "Baby/Sisie/Bening" Pedraza-Dawang; his daughter, Rufina "Ena" Gee with husband, Malcolm Gee of Sacramento, and grandchildren Brian Gee wife Le Dao of L.A. and Lynda Gee-Mullins-Simmons of Sacramento; son, Allen Francisco "Frisco" Dawang with wife Wilma "Inday" Codog and grandchildren Dameon and Remy Dawang of Manteca; second son, Joseph Dawang with wife Zayda Tagum and grandchildren Steven and Danielle Dawang of Elk Grove; second daughter, Hope Polido-Birdwell with grandchildren Tiffany, Jonathan, Melissa and Alisha Polido of Clayton. Great grandchildren are Mekhi Clark, Stephenwolf Mullins, Aleaya Simmons, Deyontay Simmons and Chloe Gee.
Rosary will be on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel of the Palms, 303 S. California St., Stockton, CA. Mass will be held on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. George, 120 W. 5th St., Stockotn, CA. Interment will be at the San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery at 719 East Harding Way, Stockton, CA.
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Memories and Condolences
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Allison Artiaga-Rodriguez
July 29, 2008
Frisco and Family - Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Freda Motak
July 21, 2008
My beloved relatives:So good seeing you all yesterday sharing the photos/memories especially of Placerville and being able to say good bye to Uncle Allen. You're all in my thoughts today...Love, Freda
Richard & Jo Benitez
July 20, 2008
Frisco, Inday and all the Dawang related families, our deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss. Your Dad had a remarkable life, wonderful marriage, and a great family following. We know the pain you are experiencing and what you feel in your hearts. Please know that you are all in our prayers.
Our love always,
Richard & Jo Benitez family
Alabang Hills, Philippines
Mary Lou Cranna
July 17, 2008
Dear Dawang Family: My deepest sympathy at this time. I have many comforting and joyful childhood memories of Uncle Allen...Placerville, pear trees, lechons and the big kitchen in Placerville. I remember our parents' friendship and how our summers were filled with time together. Love, Mary Lou
Chapel of the Palms
July 16, 2008
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