William Henry Ascasio
April 26, 1944 - August 31, 2014
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William Henry Ascasio
April 26, 1944 - August 31, 2014
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William Henry Ascasio, born April 26, 1944, left to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 31, 2014.
He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Judy; his stepchildren, Joseph St. Jean, Jennifer Baker (Matt), Juliette Blanton (Preston); and his grandchildren, Callie Reisling (Tyler), Josh Baker, Camille Blanton and Abigail Blanton. He is also survived by his siblings, Henry Ascasio, Steve Ascasio, Cindi Briese and Robert Buck, and numerous nieces and nephews including Sherry & Kathy Ascasio and Heather & Steven Ascasio.
William was born in Los Angeles, CA to Florintino & Virginia Ascasio. He grew up in San Diego except for a 2-year stint in Alaska while his stepdad, Al Buck, worked on the Alaska Pipeline. At 18 he enlisted in the U.S. Army stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas. He served in the Vietnam War and was deeply saddened by the horrendous treatment of Vietnam vets and suffered from PTSD for many years.
He was previously married to wife Sandra and helped raise her children, Scott & Jeanine. He was deeply loved by Scott’s son, Brandon McGinnis.
He became a cement finisher, working with his brother Steve until he took a medical retirement at age 55.
He loved his home in Laguna Hills and told his wife Judy, ‘I may not be able to take you to Italy, but I will make you an Italian villa.’ He enjoyed gardening, rock & roll and opera, and his dogs, Baby and Jackson.
Although his health issues limited his activities, he was always joking with everyone. All the kids in the neighborhood would come to visit him on his front patio to hear his stories and get a big hooah.
6 responses to William Henry Ascasio
Juliette Blanton says:
September 10, 2014
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Lillie Guerrero says:
September 10, 2014
I will always remember Bill as a great friend with the greatest sense of humor & a big heart so full of compassion. When my grandfather died & was to be buried on Christmas Eve, he showed up on my mother’s door step to keep us all from the saddest of times for us all. I still think back and remember how he talked so silly and had us laughing so much that we had to ask him to stop because we all had belly aches. I will miss him, but will always remember our childhood together.
Sherri Ascasio says:
September 10, 2014
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Heather Thomas says:
September 19, 2014
Uncle Bill…You used to call me Mrs. Beasly and I don’t know why! But of course the most famous (will never live it down) memory with you is when I was only about 6 years old and you called and disguised your voice and invited me to a birthday party and told me I needed to bring all the presents and a cake and when I agreed and said “ok” you were crying you were laughing so hard. And EVERY SINGLE time I ever saw you after that you ALWAYS would tease me “did you bring the cake?” Ha ha ha!! Thank you for all of the laughs Uncle Bill! Even when the jokes on me, you were the FUNNIEST!
Nancy Smith says:
September 22, 2014
I first met Bill when I was 18 and he was 21. First thing I noticed about him was his attractive looks, & outgoing personality. I was married to his Brother Steve, so I got to see, and be around Bill alot when I was married to Steve. He moved & lived in our same apartment complex in Downey, where we had lots of fun times, going out, & living it up. One night was really special for Bill, and I, when we entered a “Dance Contest” they were having. We almost won! We both were good dancers, and loved to dance. Years after that Bill would always say to me “Remember when we almost won that Dance Contest”? Bill loved to party that’s for sure. Later, when Steve, and I, moved to Laguna Niguel, he and his then wife Sandy, and her two kids Scott, & Jeanine, moved right next door. We lived there about 6 years as neighbors, and it was great! Bill had a beautiful pool put in, and we all loved it. My kids Steven, & Heather, had lots of fun in that pool. Uncle Bill would watch them for us whenever we asked. I would come home from being out, and he always had some funny story to tell about my kids. He had a special affection for them, especially Steven. He worked for Steve, at his Cement Co. as a foreman, running jobs. One time after Steve, and I, were Divorced, Bill and I, ran the Company for Steve when he was on a two week vacation. Bill marveled at how well we did together managing, and running, the Company, in Steve’s absence. I was so lucky to share so many good memories, and fun times in my life with Bill. Later in life when he married Judy, and I married my second Husband Dan, he would let us come over and have Garage Sales at his house in Laguna Hills. He liked Dan, and treated me the same as when I was married to his Brother. As usual more fun times, and laughter, with Bill teasing me as he had always done. He loved to tease. Sadly, In these past years, I hadn’t seen, or talked, to Bill. Recently, when my Son Steven went to visit his Uncle Bill & Aunt Judy in Laguna Hills he recorded Bill on his phone with a message for me, and Dan, saying “Hello” and that he “Loved” us. Even after years of my not seeing him, he sent me this very special, unforgettable message, that I will remember, and treasure forever….. Bill was the best Brother-in-Law, and friend, I could have ever asked for. I will Love you forever Bill. Nancy