Maria Tyquiengco Quichocho's Obituary
Maria T. Quichocho, 78 years old, also known as “Mary Q”, of San Diego, California peacefully passed away on September 12, 2014 in Tempe, Arizona.She was born on May 10, 1936 in the Island of Guam to Rosario and Maria Tyquiengco (both deceased). She graduated in 1957 from George Washington High School in Guam. A few years later, she married to her loving husband, Pedro “Pete” Quichocho. Together they have 7 children, 12 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a home maker until her youngest daughter was at school age and then worked as a social worker for the Government of Guam. In 1979, she and Pete relocated to San Diego, CA – along with their five youngest children. Up until her retirement a few years ago, she worked as a supervisor for the Sheraton Hotel in Downtown San Diego.Mary Q is well known within the Guam Community of San Diego, belonging to several organizations including the Son’s and Daughter of Guam Club and the Merizo Club to name a few. She can be remembered for her amazingly good sense of humor and joker to her closest friends. Her favorite dance is the Cha Cha and of course going out to eat. Since both Pete and Mary are retired, they have traveled many times visiting their kids in three other states.Mary Q is also survived by her Lucky Paws, Roxy and Princess.Children: Arlene Q. Lujan and Joseph P.Lujan (dec) – San Diego, CA. Joseph P. Lujan II & Justine Mankin (Joseph R. Lujan III) Venesa L. Aquino & Felipe (Alina) Peter K. Lujan & Precious (Kenneth, Alani, Maya, Emily) Maria Tagulao & Arvin (Anthony, Aiden)Peter P Quichocho and Vanny – Rio Rancho, NM Grand Dogs (Electra, Lucky, Louie, and Ikaika)Jesse R. Quichocho and Bruce Pregnall – Bremerton, WA. Erica Zacharias and Robert (Robert, Laylani, Jordan)Michael D. Quichocho and Laticia – San Diego, CA. Tawny Holley & Michael (Ramon, Michael) Mikey TomasAnthony P. Quichocho and Beth – Lacey, WA. AJ Quichocho and Anna Elisa QuichochoJacqueline Q. Wilson and O.C. Leontine – Tempe, AZ. Liaini Quichocho (Niaili, N’leila) Kelliya KiyaniPredeceased by her eldest son Jerry J. Quichocho (August 23, 2014)Step Daughter’s: Jeni T. Ford – Harrisburg, PA. Flo Blas – Los Angeles, CA.Brothers, Sisters, IN-Laws and Spouses: Carmen T. White (dec) and Jesus White (dec) Jose R. Tyquiengo (dec) and Linga S. Tyquiengco – Guam Jesus and Alice Tyquiengco – Pittsburg, CA. Joaquin R. Tyquiengo (dec) Vicente R. and Lenora Tyquiengco – Guam Francisco R Tyquiengco and Rose Ogo (dec) – Guam Ana Atoigue and Pio Atoigue (dec) – Guam Manuel R. Tyquiengco (dec) Tomas R. Tyqueingco (dec)In Laws: Emeteria Quichocho Duenas (dec) and Antonio Duenas (dec) Isabel Quichocho Taitano (dec) and Jesus Taitano (dec) Vicente Quichocho (dec) and Chong Quichocho (dec) Sister Therese Perez – Guam Jose Quichocho (dec) and Catalina Quichocho (dec) Joaquin Quichocho (dec) and Isabel Quichocho (dec) Antonio Quichocho (dec) and Romedio Quichocho (dec) Juanita Quichocho Blas – GuamDon’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work, or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much; good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free
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