Pedro Ninobla Parrocha, was born on June 19, 1927 in Tay-ac, Rosario, La Union, Philippines to Clemente & Antonia Parrocha. He was one of ten children. He departed on September 15, 2018 at the Diamond Terraces in Hanford, California. Pedro had a very complicated medical history and was on dialysis for a few years. The days before he passed, he decided to end his dialysis treatment and patiently waited for our Lord to call him.
Pedro in his early age was recruited in both U.S and Philippine Armies which he was sent to Okinawa, Japan and Korea during World War II. With great dedication, Pedro became a Master Sergeant. He was honorably discharged in both services. After his discharge, Pedro became a farmer. He was the most hardworking person and never quit regardless of how rough the road ahead of him was. Pedro also had the biggest heart, as he never turned his back on people especially those who were in need. He was a great problem solver and was known to be the go to person to family and friends. Many people would reach out to him for difficult tasks and/or decisions to make. When others would learn that Pedro was handling these tasks, people would have great confidence in him. When people needed work, money, any assistance, they would instantly think of Pedro. When Pedro touched other’s lives, they flourished. It’s as if he had a magic touch with the greatest heart.
With his precious heart, came his most prized gifts of being blessed to be a father of six children. Reynaldo T. Parrocha & Theresa Palattao (Daughter: Mona-Pi) Estelita P. Tobia & Ruben Tobia (Children: Jonathan, Whyli and Maureen) Roger Parrocha & Esmeralda B. Parrocha (Daughter: Jennifer) Medelinda P. Quirante & Efren Quirante (Children: Adrian, Frendelyn and Sarah) Elsa Parrocha and Debra Lee P. Parrocha-Oldan & Julius P. Oldan (Daughter: Jamine Danica Oldan). Pedro will also be dearly missed by his 9 great-grandchildren. He loved all his children so much and never for a second forgot about them.
Pedro Parrocha is the most selfless man and the greatest father. He will forever be in our hearts.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, September 28th from 5-7pm with a Rosary Service at 6pm all at People’s Funeral Chapel; 501 N. Douty St., Hanford and a Funeral Mass on Saturday, September 29th at 11am at St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Church; 870 N. Lemoore Ave., Lemoore, CA.
Family and friends are invited to view Pedro’s legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and send condolences to the family.
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