Lito "Daddy Litz" Duque

09/09/1939 - 01/11/2022

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Obituary For Lito "Daddy Litz" Duque

Lito Pagar Duque, 82, was born on January 9, 1939, in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, Philippines and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in San Jose, California after a prolonged illness.

Lito was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, teacher, engineer and friend.

A musician and avid gardener, Lito brought love, light, and liveliness to every person he met and every garden he grew. He will be remembered for his extraordinary love for his family and friends, and the kindness he showed to every person who had the privilege of meeting him.

He is described by his grandchildren as selfless, funny, compassionate, gentle, talented, creative, and “every kind word possible.”

He is preceded in death by his father, Jose, and mother Pacita, eldest sister Rose and his beloved wife, Estrelle. Lito is survived by his four children, Charles and wife Aurea, Michelle and partner Jarek, Grace, Robert and wife Aina; his thirteen grandchildren, Carlea, Neil, Marion, Carlo, Stella, Charlene, Christian, Anita, Gabby, Andros, Amari, Uri, and Robert Blake; his six siblings Luz, Glo, Buddy and wife Flor, Rudy and wife Lynne, Mila, Billy and wife Joy; his loving in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces.

Lito will be deeply missed by all who survive him. We will remember his voice, his music, his compassion, and his love, as we carry him with us in our hearts, until we meet again.

A Memorial Mass will be held on January 29, 2022, 11:00 AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, 325 Marine View Ave., Belmont, CA 94002. In adherence to social distancing guidelines, this will be a private mass. Please follow this link to view a recording of the mass Daddy Litz Mass . Please continue to pray and offer mass for the eternal repose of the soul of Daddy Litz.

No other gift lasts as long as planting a tree. In memory of Daddy Litz who was an avid gardener, it would be our honor if you could plant a tree in his native Philippines using this link: One Tree Planted

Services

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Inurnment

Santuario De San Vicente De Paul Parish Shrine Columbary 221 Tandang Sora Avenue Quezon City, PI Get Directions »
29 Jan

Memorial Mass

11:00 AM

St. Mark Catholic Church 325 Marine View Ave Belmont, CA 94002 Get Directions »
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  • 01/29/2022

    Our deepest sympathies to the whole family. We are praying for the eternal rest of Uncle Lito.  May you all find comfort in knowing that Uncle is finally with Auntie Estrelle and our Creator. I was able to spend some time with Uncle Litz during the Rubio Reunion at Bluroze. He was truly passionate with music, something that his whole family have inherited naturally.  He played an accordion, and it sort of became his trademark.  He played it with energy and enthusiasm that made the family bonding over music and singing unique and memorable. I also got to learn that Uncle Litz loved gardening when he proudly showed me his plants, more like a landscape to me, at Kuya Charles' home when I visited last 2007.  He also brought me and my nephews to the nearby park one afternoon.  We talked for some time and I watched them play. It was very obvious that it was definitely one of his favorite routines and he loved his grandkids so much.  Goodbye, Uncle. Please say hi to Auntie for us. Sending our prayers and love. - Janice and Family

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