Loreta Oriel Perlas

Loreta Oriel Perlas, 82, born on April 04, 1942, in Sumabnit, Binalonan, Philippines, the eldest child of Jovita Lagmay Oriel and Rafael Mina Oriel Sr. Since she was born on Sabado de Gloria, the Saturday before Easter, she was affectionately known as Glory.

In 1958, she graduated from Binalonan High School then earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of the East in 1962.

In 1963, Glory worked part-time as an Office Clerk and Bookkeeper for the Office of Mayor Amadito Perez in Urdaneta, Pangasinan.

In 1964, she immigrated to the United States to Hollywood, California. She completed a one-year Cosmetology course and worked in Beverly Hills, Hollywood,and Los Angeles.

In 1966, Glory married her elementary and high school sweetheart, Nazario “Bobots” Dombriguez Perlas Jr., a Machinist Mate First Class in the United States Navy and called Los Angeles home.

When Bobots returned to California after serving overseas, in 1970 they moved to San Diego with two daughters, Gloria and Karen. In 1973, with four children, (including sons Norman and Neal), Glory and Bobots moved briefly to San Francisco for 6 months and then returned to San Diego. In 1976, with the addition of a new baby, Nelson, Glory worked the night shift for Van De Camp. In San Diego, Glory founded the Binalonan Association of Southern California because she was passionate about gathering relatives and town mates in the region while maintaining ties with their homeland.

During the summer of 1979, Glory and Bobots with their five children set permanent roots in Cerritos, California. In the 80’s, Glory was employed with Western Digital Corporation as a Quality Insurance Inspector. In her spare time, she enjoyed taking classes at Tall Mouse in egg decorating and collected beanie babies.

She was a 45-year resident of Cerritos at the time of her passing. She passed away peacefully, on September 12, 2024, surrounded by immediate and extended family.

She is preceded in death by her father Rafael Mina Oriel Sr., mother Jovita Lagmay Oriel, sister Imelda Palacpac, and brother Romulo Oriel.

Loreta “Glory” is survived by her husband, Nazario “Bobots,”children: Gloria Pulido (Mark), Karen, Norman (Kimberly), Neal (Nicole) and Nelson (My Linh), grandchildren: Ramil Jr. (Kelly), Jesalyn, Kesslain (Anthony), Malia, Jordan, McKayla, Jaden, Jaren, Anthony, Mark Jr., Kai, Elijah, Whitney, and Celine, great-grandchildren: Jordan, Kody, Ava, Lincoln, Nixon and another expected to be born in December 2024. She is also survived by her siblings: Rafael Jr. (Amelia) in Canada, and Elena Doronio (Agapito), Roger (Cora), and Romeo (Edilyn) and in-laws: Louie Palacpac (Imelda) and Marissa Bautista (Romulo) in California.

Rest in eternal peace and let perpetual light shine upon you our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, auntie and dear friend. You will forever be in our hearts and minds.

For the Funeral Service on Saturday, October 26, in the Patriot Chapel at 11:30 am, please wear white attire in her memory.