Segundo Jacinto's Obituary
Segundo Jacinto was born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on August 26, 1942. Segundo emigrated to the San Francisco, California, USA in 1969 and spent a few years working in Half Moon Bay, California as a Farmer until 1973 he started his permanent position as a Houseman at the Hilton Financial District (formerly known as Holiday Inn Financial District.) He later retired in 2007 after 35 years. Segundo married Manuela Miguel in 1975 and the couple settled in and called San Francisco their home shortly after Mining emigrated in 1976. Segundo & Manuela welcomed their son, Ronald in 1977 & their daughter, Ruthie in 1979.He was an avid fisherman, with an unconditional love for his family, the outdoors, traveling, cooking, gardening, construction, carpentry, dancing, taking walks along Ocean Beach, and listening to Filipino folk songs were all part of his passion in life.On October 5, 2014, Segundo passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in San Francisco, California.He is survived by his loving wife Manuela, children Ronald & Ruthie, his sister Adriana, & beloved dogs Roxie & Rocky.When Tomorrow Starts Without Me — Author UnknownWhen tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not here to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today, while thinking of the many things, we didn’t get to say.I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and call my name, and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready, in heaven far above, and that I’d have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all life, I’d always thought, I didn’t want to die. I had so much to live for, so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love that we share, and all the fun we had.If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile, I’d say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.But then I fully realized, that this could never be, for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.But when I walked through heaven’s gate, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, from His golden throne, He said, “This is eternity, and all I’ve promised you.”Today for life on earth is past, but here is starts a new. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day’s the same day, there’s no longing for the past.But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn’t do. But you have been forgiven and now at last your free. So won’t you take my hand and share my life with me?So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right here, in your heart.
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