Besosie Malvar Ganal

Dr. Besosie Malvar Ganal - dedicated father, grandfather, and friend - passed away due to complications related to a stroke in Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, July 21, 2022. He passed peacefully in his sleep with his sons at his bedside.

"Bing" was born on December 5, 1944 to Patricia Malvar and Antonio Ganal in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He was the 2nd oldest of 5 brothers, and raised in their family home in Solsona. He graduated from the University of the Philippines, where he received his medical degree. He later pursued his medical residency in New York, USA where he met his wife, Gloria Guzman.

Bing and Gloria married on Valentines Day and and soon after welcomed their first child, Edmund. In short work, the family grew to five with the births of John and Patrick.

Bing and Gloria called the Bay Area home for almost 25+ years and together built a beautiful life and family home in Los Gatos, California. For 40+ years, Bing practiced as a general surgeon in San Jose, CA, taking pride in providing compassionate care to his patients as well as participating in annual medical missions to the Philippines. After Gloria's passing in 2003, Bing again watched his family grow with the marriages of his 3 sons, and births of his 5 grandchildren. He later rediscovered love with Emy Ros and together spent several years adventuring around the world.

Through the years, Bing enjoyed golfing, singing karaoke, watching his kids play soccer, playing with his grandchildren, spending time with his dogs, socializing with his brods, traveling with family and friends, and eventually enjoying retirement in Las Vegas.

Bing has long served as an active member, and leader, in several social and philanthropic organizations; including UPMASA, United Solsonians International, Philippine Medical Society of Northern California, and others. In retirement he was able to further invest his time and energy into these groups for the betterment of those individuals and communities in need.

Bing is predeceased by his wife, Gloria, his three brothers; Rolante, Ernesto and Felino, and his parents; Antonio and Patricia.

Bing is survived by his children; "Edton," "JV," and "PJ," their spouses Claire, Nikki, and Eli, five grandchildren; Sofia, Christopher, Brendan, Ivy, and Gavin, and his brother Antonio "Junior."

Please join his family for drop-in visitations:

Saturday, July 23, 3-7pm at Palm Downtown Mortuary (1325 N Main St. Las Vegas, NV 89101)

Sunday, July 31, 3-7pm at Darling & Fischer Chapel of the Hills (615 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95130)

Funeral services will be:

Monday, August 1st, 11am at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception (219 Bean St, Los Gatos, CA 95130)

Immediately followed by 12:30pm burial at Los Gatos Memorial Park (2255 Los Gatos Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95124)

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmdowntownmortuary.com for the Ganal family.