Jose Oro, age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, California. Born the seventh of nine children to Martina and Emilio Oro in the Philippines, he is survived by six brothers and sisters - Benjamin Oro, Ester Lopez, Elizabeth Garcia, Solomon Oro, Priscila Oro and Ruth Oro. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Dr. Teresita Oro, a caring father to his two children Katherine Choi and John Paul Oro, and a doting grandfather to his three grandchildren Jeremy Oro, Julian Oro and Jacob Oro. Affectionately called “Pepe” by his family and Joe by many of his friends, he was known by all to be a generous, humble and fun-loving man who made friends easily and kept them forever.
Known as Brother Joe, he was also an active and faithful member of the San Fernando Masonic Brotherhood, serving his fellow Brothers and his community. Many remember him as an avid golfer, a remarkable cook and a music enthusiast. His deep singing voice often reminded people of Elvis Presley, one of his favorite musicians. In his younger days he was a talented basketball player and captain of his high school basketball team, with his high school sweetheart Teresita Oro the beautiful Team Muse.
Jose will be remembered for being many things - a self-sacrificing man, generous beyond measure, knowledgeable on a wide range of topics, a natural leader, and having a great sense of humor. He will be dearly missed; however, his memory lives on in those who knew and loved him.
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