Cristeta Yuching Tan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On Monday, June 27, 2022, Cristeta Yuching Tan, 87, wife of the late John Eteck Chua Tan of San Diego passed away peacefully in San Diego, California. Born October 28, 1934, in Naga City, Philippines, Cristeta (known as Tita to her family and friends) was the second daughter of the late Antonio Yuching and the late Herminia Ocampo Yuching. She graduated from the University of the East in Manila, Philippines with a degree in Business Accounting in 1958 and passed the CPA board in the same year. Early in her career, Cristeta joined Equitable Corporation in Manila as Head of Human Resources. She also taught Accounting at the Manuel L. Quezon University. At Equitable Corporation, Cristeta met her future husband John Eteck and the two later wed on August 5, 1961. In 1972, John and Cristeta moved their young family to Cagayan de Oro City for new opportunities, with Cristeta accepting the role of general manager of Secured Bank, a newly established bank. She was also active with the Girl Scout Organization in Cagayan de Oro City and was appointed as Treasurer of the organization. Cristeta was a thoughtful and engaging person. She would sparkle and smile when she was able to help or connect with others. Cristeta was also known for her keen eye for details and determination. She was diligent and loved to work. After moving to the USA in the late 1970s, she returned to accounting and worked for an apartment leasing office, an insurance company and finally the San Diego County Assessor’s office until her retirement in 2009. Cristeta loved bargain hunting, especially estate sales. She loved fine dining and would often use her detailed skills to reproduce dishes we had in the restaurant. It was a tough job cooking for 5 growing kids, so her kids often shared cooking duties with Cristeta but the family loved Cristeta’s food the best. Cristeta was also the core of our family and as her kids, we would often go to her for her insightful advice and feedback. Cristeta is survived by her five children, John Anthony Tan and his wife, Vivian Lee Tan, MD, John Alexander Tan and his wife, Donna Boissiere, John Alfred Tan and his wife Dandan Pan, Joan Caroline Pryce and her husband, Steven Pryce, and John Alan Tan, as well as 6 grandchildren: Anthony Christian Tan PharmD, Aidan, Aron Christopher, Liam, Nathan, and Claudia. She is also survived by her sisters, Remedios Yuching and Herminia Moscoso and her husband Felizardo, along with many nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her husband John Eteck, her brothers Gabriel Yuching and Antonio Yuching, and her sister, Milagros Quini, MD. Friends are welcome to attend a vigil, Friday, July 15, from 4:00-8:00PM at Salli Lynn Garden Chapel, Greenwood Memorial Park, 4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego. A Catholic Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 16, at 10:00AM in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 4080 Hawk St, San Diego with committal service to follow in the 46th Psalm Corridor of Bible Mausoleum at Greenwood Memorial Park. Reception from 12:00-3:00PM will follow in the Saint Vincent de Paul Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Cristeta’s memory may be made to your favorite charity. Please share your life tributes and memories about Cristeta on her Tribute Wall using the following link: https://www.greenwoodmemorial.com/obituaries/Cristeta-Tan/#!/TributeWall

Cristeta Yuching Tan

October 28, 1934 - June 27, 2022