Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on April 21, 2019 at the age of 93 years. A veteran from World War II, he retired from the Philippine Social Security System (SSS) as Manager of the SSS Pampanga Office and migrated to Canada in 1991. His community involvement included former positions as President of Lions Club Guagua, Philippines and Deputy Governor of Lions Club Philippines. He was also a member in a number of other social clubs such as Batubalani and Jolly Walkers Club in Guagua. Adored husband of Emelina Cabrera (nee Saplala) for 69 years. Cherished father of Emelina (Lily) and the late Alex Medina, Arturo and Aida Cabrera, Marilou and Oscar Cristobal, Jonathan and Jody Cabrera. Much loved grandfather of Ryan (Stephanie) Medina, Bernice and Angelo Ting Ho, Anna (Louis Cristofaro) Cabrera, Raymond (Carol) Cabrera, Mikey (Joanne) Cristobal, Kaylee Cabrera, Miguel Cabrera, Julian Cabrera, and great grandfather of Luigi, Nikki, Matteo, Kai, Rafa, and Emma.Missed by sister Juanita and the late Francisco Manalansan. Reunited with late siblings Pablo and Josefina Cabrera, Consolacion (Daniel) Jimenez, Anunciacion and Florencio Bustos, Norberto and Carmen Cabrera, Rufina and Tomas Aguilus, and Herminia Cabrera and siblings-in-law who have predeceased him. Loved and fondly remembered by relatives and friends, nephews and nieces, especially Rowena Santiago.

Many thanks to friends who have been there for us, who gave gifts of flowers and food, visits, messages, emails, thoughts and prayers. You have fed our bodies, lifted our spirits and nourished our souls. Special thanks to Dr. Steve Tschen for the great medical care he gave Papang over the years and to Dr. Yap and the nursing staff at Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus, especially Kathy, Rob, Tanya, Jessica, Jenifer, and Edwa for their outstanding care and compassion. You are all truly God's angels on earth.

Visiting Monday April 29, 2019 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church (5885 Malden Rd) from 9:30 am until Words of Remembrance and Prayers at 10:30 am and Mass at 11 am. Cremation to follow. Share memories, photos or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca