Liberato A De Veyra's Obituary
Liberato A. de Veyra, 80, passed away, Friday, January 3, 2020, surrounded by his family at Kindred Hospital Los Angeles.
Born on December 20, 1939, Liberato is survived by his wife Diana; his daughters Valerie (Tom Sideris) and Jennifer (Joe Wentworth); his sons Lib Jr. (Tammee) and Gary (Leah); his grandchildren James, Emily, Brianna and Macy; his brother Ernesto Jr.; his sisters Norma, Glorita, Mila and Paz; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernesto and Gloria (Avila) de Veyra, brother Teresito, and sisters Raquel and Gila.
Liberato worked over twenty years with the Ministry of Finance in the Philippines and subsequently relocated to the United States and worked at City National Bank. During his time with the Ministry of Finance he was admired for his dedication and staying true to his principles. He was devoted to his Catholic faith and was a stickler on timely arrival for Sunday mass. He was also known to be a jokester within his family. He enjoyed spending time with his family, cooking (including everyone’s favorite “pancit”), playing games especially his favorite crossword puzzles and scrabble, watching television most notably his favorite crime dramas, and listening to lounge jazz music. In his early years, he also enjoyed carpentry and woodwork, and he was known to be a great soloist in the church choir. In his later years, he enjoyed a pastime of following current events in the Philippines and worldwide.
Funeral visitation will be held between 4:00 to 8:00 pm on January 15, 2020 at the Sally Lynn Chapel in Greenwood Memorial Park, 4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA. A funeral mass will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am in January 16, 2020 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, 426 East 7th Street, National City, CA. Gravesite services at Greenwood Memorial Park (address above) will be held immediately following mass. A celebration of life reception will follow at 1:00 pm at VIP Oriental Buffet, 524 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA.
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