Obituary of Bernardino Roque

Bernardino Roque, passed away peacefully,in his home from natural cause on Friday, Septermber 22, 2017. Bernardino was born in Malolos Bulacan Phillippines on November 1 1933.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Emiliano and Rosa Roque: as well as his wife of nearly 60 years, Adelaida Roque; his three brothers, Ricardo Roque, Bennie Roque and Roberto Roque; and his son Rustico Roque. He is survived by his two sisters Ligaya David and Juanita Gascon; eight children, Bernardita and John Llurba, Bernardino Roque Jr.,  Christina and Danny Carillo, Abner Roque, Enrico and Dorothy Roque, Hernani Roque, Glecie and Lito Ariola and Emiliano Roque; 25 grandchildren; numerous great granchildren; nieces and nephews; and the rest of his family and friemds.

Bernardino, was known by many names. Amang, Banding, Pogi, Silver Fox, Da' Don, Kapitain PePe and in the Philippines even known as the famous actor Fernando Poe Jr. Amang,  was a hard woker in tourism in the Philippines. Accompanying his first born grandchild at the age of 3, in 1980, he moved to the United States. In his years here in America, he worked and retired from the retail industry. He was an avid tennis player and belonged to the Filipino Tennis Association for many years where he spent most of his free time developing life long friends and even supported his wife's very small catering business. Amang loved to drive and loved to travel. He was a broad minded, yet strict man who had a strong belief in God. He was known to be the well dressed, funny man and loved san miguel beer. Bernardino was reliable and protective.

He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Lets us honor him.