Diosdado "Eddie" Macaraeg's Obituary
Eddie Macaraeg was born on December 31, 1925, in San Carlos City – Pangasinan, Phillippines to Tomasa de Vera and Severino Macaraeg. He departed on Friday, August 7, 2015, at his home.At the age of 18 in 1943, he joined the Philippine Constabulary – which he served for several years. While serving the Army, he met his loving wife, Arsenia Lundang. Marriage was inevitable as they tied the knot in 1948 to help create and raise a family of 9 beautiful children. In 1969 he was blessed with an opportunity to move to the United States of America and make an “American Dream” his reality, landing a job to work as an Agricultural Technician in Lodai, California. Taking advantage of the opportunity that was granted, he devoted his time/energy to work and save. With the discipline and routine instilled within throughout his youth, achieving his goal of sharing the American Dream with his family would be near. Outside of work he loved to barbecue, play lotto, help drive family/friends to work and school, take long walks to visit his children, and dance to Elvis’ uptempo music. Most importantly, he loved taking care of his family.He is survived by his wife, Arsenia Macaraeg; his loving daughters, Brittany, Marlyn, Tessie, and Rica; sons, Elmer, Alex, Enrique, Jun, and Noel; his three brothers Edward, Pedro, Terry, and a host of cousins, brother-in-law’s, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, grandchildren etc.Throughout his diagnosis, treatments and days in the hospital and at home, Eddie focused on life’s positive attributes, including his relationship with the Lord. Eddie “Tatay” is remembered for his love, kindness, generosity, resilience, compassion, perseverance, and routine.
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