Ted Francisco Rosario

Ted Francisco Rosario, age 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024, in San Diego CA with his beloved wife, Carmen Dy Rosario, by his side. He was born on October 28, 1950, in Bayambang, Pangasinan Philippines to Teodorico and Maria Rosario; the youngest of nine children.

He attended PSU Elementary School, Bayambang National High School, and then continued on to Mapúa University where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Soon after graduating he moved to the United States in 1977. His wife and children joined him in 1983, where they added their fourth child to the family. They settled in San Diego CA in 1986 where he worked as a Mechanical Engineer for the Department of Defense and retired in 2011.

Ted was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing karaoke, especially singing “My Way” by Frank Sinatra. When his children were young, he took them on road trips visiting places like the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Las Vegas, and San Francisco. It also included many weekend trips to Los Angeles to spend time with his brothers and sisters, and their families. Spending time with family was very important to him, where milestones were celebrated and traditions were created, such as the White Elephant party that still continues.

He is survived by his wife Carmen Dy Rosario, his children Theresa Rosario, Rachelle Andrus (Mike Andrus), Rica Rendon (A.C. Rendon), and Vincent Rosario (Joyce Rosario), his grandchildren Rhiana Riley (26), Anthony Rendon (21), Alyssa Stiffarm (18), Jordan Rendon (17), Lauren Stiffarm (16), and Victoria Rosario (9m), and his brother Onofre Rosario.

A viewing for Ted will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121

A funeral mass service will occur Friday, July 12, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8200 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126

A graveside burial service will occur Friday, July 12, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM at El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121