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Alejandro Lukban Obituary

Alejandro "Alex" De Jesus Lukban

Passed away at his home in Berkeley, CA on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the age of 81.

Alejandro is predeceased by his parents, Congressman Agustin Lukban and Cecilia Lukban; his siblings, Dr. Vicente Lukban, Mercedes Serra, Atty. Cayetano Lukban and Felix Lukban; and son-in law, Jose Luis Guzman.

Alejandro is survived by his wife of 58 years, Leila Fajardo Lukban. They met as students at the University of the Philippines and were married in Malate Church, Manila, Philippines on December 21, 1957.

Alejandro is remembered by his wife, Leila Fajardo Lukban; daughters, Anna Lukban, Elizabeth Jacob, Lourdes Guzman, Josephine McIver; sons, Anthony Lukban, Alexei Lukban, Andrew Lukban, Albert Lukban; sons and daughters-in-laws, Joselito Jacob, Kelly McIver, Tiziana Rossi, Michelle Lukban, Dr. Farahnaz Lukban; loving grand children, Clarissa, Carlo, Zach, Alexandra, Adrienne, Agustin, Ana Luisa, Emilio, Alvarho, Inigo, Alfonso, Gabriella, Kyle, Olivia, Audrey and Orfeu; grand children's spouses, Constantine Nicolaidis; special members of the family, Elmer Cervantes, Christopher Landers, Yves Germain; and sisters, Inez Fernandez and Gracia Enguero of Daet, Camarines Norte.

The visitation-viewing-reception will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery & Funeral Center, 2560 Church Lane San Pablo, California on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 4-8pm.

The funeral mass will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Parish on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:00 am with Fr. Kieran Healy officiating. A reception will follow after the memorial service at the Parish Hall and the Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery & Funeral Center, 2560 Church Lane San Pablo, California

Flowers and prayer cards may be sent to 1347 Nielson Street Berkeley, CA 94702.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2016.

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Evelyn Quadrino

June 10, 2016

Leila, We just heard about your loss only today & our prayers are with you.

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St. Joseph Cemetery & Funeral Center

2560 Church Lane, San Pablo, CA

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