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Rafael Labutan Obituary

Rafael Labutan

Rafael Labutan passed away peacefully on September 12, 2018 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of Teresita; loving father of Rafael Jr. (Jean), Brenda and Tyrene; caring grandfather of Salina, Andrea, Allyson, Trevor and Wilaila and great grandfather to Lola, Jasmine and Ryder.

Born October 24, 1924 in Tuba, Benguet, Philippines. The son of Santiago Labutan and Kaisha Kiwas and predeceased by his surviving siblings from the Japanese invasion of the Philippines: Elisa, Charles, Nicolasa, Alban, Adeline and Soriano.

He was a Philippine guerilla fighter before joining the US Navy where he served over 20 years. Upon retiring from the Navy, he worked another 20 years for Wells Fargo Bank and retired in 1989.

Friends may visit on Tuesday, September 18th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City. Rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 19th at 11:00am, at St. Gabriel Church, 2559 40th Avenue, San Francisco. Interment to follow at Skylawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Gabriel Church.


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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 14 to Sep. 17, 2018.

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Rafael Labutan Jr

October 14, 2018

Hi Dad!
We are always thinking of you and can't believe it's been a month since your passing. We thank you so much for everything you have done for us. You provided your children to have a great life and we had the opportunity to see our roots and see the struggles of life you and Mom had while growing up. We know you will always be watching over us and we will always have your lifetime memories with us. Now it's time to see your family, relatives and friends that have been waiting for your arrival in heaven. We will all be there when that time comes. ❤

September 20, 2018

Psalms 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

Reve Bautista

September 17, 2018

Tyrene and Brenda,
I am saddened by the news of your father's passing. Thinking of both of you and your family at this difficult time. May you find the comfort and strength during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your family. With love and affection,
Reve Bautista

September 17, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

George Fogarty

September 15, 2018

Raf, and the Labutan family, I am sorry to read of your loss. I will keep your dad and family in my prayers.

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Sep

18

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City

500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014

Sep

18

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City

500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014

Sep

19

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Gabriel Church

2559 40th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014

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