Alejandro Caneso Cablayan

Alejandro Caneso Cablayan, 100, born on April 29, 1913, passed away May 28, 2013.Born in Narvacan,Ilocus Sur Philippines. Oldest of 10 Childern of Felipe and Aurea Cablayan.
1928 He was 15 and left the Philippines to find work in Hawaii. He was able to find work as a water boy in the Sugar Cane fields.
1930 He migrated to Central California to help other migrant workers, harvest and prepare crops for the market.
1942 He met Louise Cunningham while working the fields and farms. They were married in Lordsburg,New Mexico and moved back in Salinas,California
1942 World War11 was going on and help was needed. All eligiable Filipinos were to be drafted into the 1st Filipino infantry.. He was awarded many medals for his service.
1946 He went into farming in the North Long Beach ares.
1957 He went to work for the City of Long Beach as a Civil Service Worker

He leaves behind : Jean Marks -Daughter, Jerry Cablayan-Son and Leon Cablayan-Son (Robert Cablayan) -Son (Lousie Cablayan) Wife Predeceased

7 Grandchildern: Ranae Moga, Robin Bottini,Ted Cablayan,Tracy Pearce,Gary Cablayan,Elena Baudler,Julie Bui,

16 Great Grandchildern: Sean Donoho, Erik Donoho,Kaleb Moga,Duke Bosley,Muriayha Cablayan,Alyassa Bui, Jayden Bui,Megan Baudler,Wyatt Baudler,Josie Pearce,Owen Pearce,Tahile Cablayan,Cortlin Cablayan, Bella Cablayan,Sydney Cablayan,Sienna Cablayan

3 Great Great Grandchildern : Dylan Bosley, Adam Moga, Tyler Moga

He has taught all of us certain principles to help us find success and happiness. He taught us not by talking but by example and expectations. We knew and felt what he wanted to say about finding faith,desire,integrity,courage ,ambition,commitment and dermination. he did make a profound influence in all of us. We thank our Father, Grandpa for many miraculous ways he enriched,touched and shaped our lives..
God has Blessed us !
We now thank him for all our precious memories