Magtangol Gurango Ofreneo

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and father-in-law, Magtangol Gurango Ofreneo, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2006 at Simi Valley Adventist Hospital, Simi Valley, California, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness.

Magtangol was born on October 19, 1916, in Infanta, Quezon, Philippines, to Fortunato Ofreneo and Marta Gurango. He moved to London, Ontario, Canada with his beloved wife Amparo (Paring), and youngest daughter (Tess), lived there for 18 years, and was loved by everyone who came into his life.

Magtangol is survived by his loving wife, Amparo Magcalen Ofreneo; children, Danilo M. Ofreneo, Delia O. Pallugna, Imelda O. Abaya, Louie "Loy" Ofreneo, Amparo O. Agustin, Elmer M. Ofreneo, Grace O. Angelo, and Maritess O. Decoste; grandchildren, Elle P. Noormohammed, Karen O. Abaya, Eric D. Ofreneo, Cybil J. Pallugna, Angela O. Agustin, Jay O. Abaya, J.P. Agustin, Cesar O. Angelo, Michael O. Angelo, Ella Ofreneo, Michelle B. Ofreneo, Shiela Ofreneo, Stephanie B. Ofreneo, Ryan O. Decoste, Mark B. Ofreneo, Angelica O. Angelo, Melissa Dayao, and Rachel O. Decoste; great-grandchilren, Shane C. Angelo, Rodesha Ofreneo, and Branden J. Noormohammed; son-in-laws, Gene Pallugna, Henry Abaya, Pio Agustin, and Ray Decoste; and daughter-in-laws, Erma B. Ofreneo, and Leah Ofreneo.

There was never been a father who was more loved by his children and family. He will always be remembered for his kindness, compassion, patience, and generosity. His family and friends will always miss him.

Funeral services were held at 12:30PM, Thursday, March 2, 2006 at Old North Church, Forest Lawn-HollywoodHills.

Please e-mail condolences to aoagustin@yahoo.com, or call 1-805-527-7585.