Cezar Manangan

Cezar Esguerra Manangan, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, August 17, 2025, at HOAG hospital in Newport Beach. He was only 70 years old. Cezar was born on June 2, 1955, in Manila, Philippines to Roberto and Milagros Manangan. After marrying his high school sweetheart, Nora Del Rosario, they had three children and moved to America. His greatest joy came from his family, grandchildren, and spending time on his farm raising cockfighting chickens that were hard to beat.

Those who knew Cezar will remember him for his toughness yet kind heart, generous and helpful nature, his great sense of humor to make others smile and laugh, his mastermind ways to dominate in mahjong or chess, his green thumb to grow beautiful flowers, and his unwavering devotion to always put his family first.

Cezar is survived by his wife, Nora; children, Aileen, Kristine, and Mercedes; son-in-laws, Sam, Duc, and Tyler; grandchildren, Lucas, Dean, Madeleine, Eliot, and Azure. He also leaves many family members such as his beloved Mom and two sisters, Liza and Thelma, nieces, nephews, and friends.

The memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, Church of Our Heritage. A reception to honor his life will follow at Gen Korean BBQ House in West Covina.

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers for Cezar and his family.