Ernesto Diola Casquejo

Ernesto Diola Casquejo

October 12, 1937 - May 06, 2019
Laguna Hills CA

Ernesto Diola Casquejo

October 12, 1937 - May 06, 2019
Laguna Hills CA

Obituary

Ernesto Diola Casquejo was born on October 12, 1937 in Cebu, Philippines.  His life from the start was one of deep faith.  As soon as he was able, he became an altar server at his home parish. He also encouraged his younger brother, Gal, to do the same.  This life of service continued to his college days at the University of Santo Thomas.  He was the President of the only men’s precedium of the Legion of Mary at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. He joined St. Nicholas Parish in 1979 and was an active member of the choir, a Eucharistic minister to the homebound and sick and an altar server after his retirement.

Ernie was a civil engineer and retired from the civilian corps of the US Air Force after 21 years.  He loved to fish and took many deep sea fishing trips. He also loved to sing and was a member of the English and Filipino Choirs at St. Nicholas.  He loved musicals and the music of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole which he played often at home.

He passed away peacefully on May 6, 2019 surrounded by loved ones and caregivers.  He leaves behind his wife of 52 year, Carmelita; his daughter, Lernie, her husband, Chris and their two daughters, Marinna and Kiana; his daughter, Luz, her husband, Patrick and their two children, Sofia and Ben and his son, Vincent.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Christ Cathedral campaign fund:
https://orangecatholicfoundation.org/give-now/cccc/

 

Visitation

  • Date & Time: May 10, 2019 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
  • Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
  • Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 581-4300

Vigil Service

  • Date & Time: May 10, 2019 (7:00 PM)
  • Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
  • Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 581-4300

Reception

  • Date & Time: May 10, 2019 (8:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
  • Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
  • Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 581-4300

Funeral Mass

  • Date & Time: May 11, 2019 (11:00 AM)
  • Venue: St. Nicholas Catholic Church
  • Location: 24252 El Toro Rd. Laguna Woods, CA 92637 - (Get Directions)

Graveside Service

  • Date & Time: May 11, 2019 (1:30 PM)
  • Venue: Cathedral Memorial Gardens
  • Location: 13280 Chapman Avenue Garden Grove, CA 92840 - (Get Directions)

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14 responses to Ernesto Diola Casquejo

  1. Aldana Lino says:

    Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep

    By Mary Elizabeth Frye

    Do not stand at my grave and weep
    I am not there; I do not sleep.
    I am a thousand winds that blow,
    I am the diamond glints on snow,
    I am the sun on ripened grain,
    I am the gentle autumn rain.
    When you awaken in the morning’s hush
    I am the swift uplifting rush
    Of quiet birds in circled flight.
    I am the soft stars that shine at night.
    Do not stand at my grave and cry,
    I am not there; I did not die!

  2. Ben and Fe says:

    Dear Lita and family
    ,
    We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with you and your family.
    Sincerely,
    Ben and Fe Coh

  3. We fell your pain and share your grief at the passing of Ernie. Sincere Condolences.

  4. Lino Aldana says:

    A poem to ease the pain and grief at Ernie’s passing:

    Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep

    By Mary Elizabeth Frye

    Do not stand at my grave and weep
    I am not there; I do not sleep.
    I am a thousand winds that blow,
    I am the diamond glints on snow,
    I am the sun on ripened grain,
    I am the gentle autumn rain.
    When you awaken in the morning’s hush
    I am the swift uplifting rush
    Of quiet birds in circled flight.
    I am the soft stars that shine at night.
    Do not stand at my grave and cry,
    I am not there; I did not die!

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