Ernesto Diola Casquejo
October 12, 1937 - May 06, 2019
Laguna Hills CA
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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
Raquel Ford says:
May 11, 2019
Thank you for the example you showed us what a real man and a good husband could be Ernie. Your quiet ways always make me ponder if St Joseph met you as you entered heaven. God bless and keep you my friend.
Luz says:
May 16, 2022
Like a BOSS!
Lernie says:
May 16, 2022
Dad was so surprised. This is one of my favorite photos from this day.
Luz says:
May 16, 2022
He was sooo happy that day!