Obituaries

Eliseo D. Canete, Sr. was born on January 28th, 1943 in Lilo-an, Cebu, Philippines to Victoriano Pobe Canete & Esmeralda Cabugason Dolloso, both deceased. He was the beloved brother of Dr. Andrea Canete-Lumapas of Cebu, Philippines; Simplicio Pacana & Julieta Padilla, both deceased. He studied at the University of Santo Tomas & Cebu Institute of Technology & earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering. He worked as a Chemical Engineer at Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Corporation, one of the Philippines’ largest copper mine & had several business ventures. He married Lydia De Los Reyes in 1966 & had 5 children. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1995 & had taken on jobs in Customer Service & Environmental Service until his retirement in 2012. He was affiliated with the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers, Cebu Chapter & Chi Epsilon – Alpha Sigma Epsilon.

He is survived by his children & in-laws: Ann Marie (Edgar) Perez, Arnold (Delfina) Canete, Lyda May (Rocky) Navarro, Eliseo Canete, Jr. & Elmer (Perry Crisel) Canete; grandchildren: Michael Dane & Diane Dominique Perez, Eliseo Gifred, Arnold Jr., & Elmer Vince Canete, Rocky Kyle & Rey-Rodrick Navarro, Nigel Deane (Ruby), Eliseo III, & Darrelle Canete; great-grandchild: Nadine Olivia Canete; beloved friends: Efigenia, Edwin, & Teodoro Perez, Marife, Tonee, & Toni Marie Despojo, Elizabeth & Fred Ortega; nieces & nephews with their respective families & numerous honorary families.

He was an amazing cook, an avid reader, & a devout Catholic. He loved a medley of seafoods & homemade banana bread. He was fond of cross-word puzzles, history, & politics. He had a sharp mind, was very strong willed, & determined. In June 2016, he was given only 12 weeks to live because of Stage 4 Liver Cancer. He made it to January 12th, 2017 by the miracle & grace of God. He was 73 years old. The extended time he had was spent rejoicing & embracing life by making wonderful & lasting memories with his loved ones.

Giving was his mantra, an aspect in his life instilled at a tender age by his philanthropic mother. He gave so generously to countless individuals & tremendously impacted their lives for the better.

An empathetic and generous soul he was and sorely missed by many. Rest in peace, Papa, Lolo, Grandpa, Titi, Tiyo, Noy, Engineer, or Brod Ely as he was fondly called.

We love you.

A Chapel Service will be held on Friday, January 20th, from 5-6pm and Viewing will follow from 6-8:30pm at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Private inurnment at Irvington Memorial Cemetery in Fremont, CA.

To view the slideshow for the late Eliseo D. Canete Sr., please click link here: http://play.smilebox.com/SpreadMoreHappy/4e4455774d4459314d5464384d54417a4f44677a4d5445350d0a