Augusto "Tito" Jo Arquilla bravely passed away at his home that he built and loved in Spring Valley, California at the grand age of 82 on May 9, 2014. He was born in Cavite City, Philippines on March 10th, 1932. Through mutual friends, Augusto was introduced to his beautiful wife Lilia Arat Arquilla in Zamboanga City, where he eventually returned and married her on August 20, 1966.
At the young age of 20, Augusto enlisted in to the United States Navy, where he served 20 honorable years, part of which was during the Vietnam War. After the retiring from the Navy, he earned a certificate in Construction Technology from Southwestern College, enabling him to build the home that he was so deeply fond of. After working as a civilian contractor at Camp Pendleton for several years, Augusto became heir to his family's estate, and moved on to manage his investments in Metro Manila, travelling extensively between his two homes in San Diego and Cavite City.
An avid Sunday golfer, Augusto was a member of the Fil-Am Golf Association and competed in several tournaments, winning various awards and accolades. He enjoyed fixings cars, even amassing a collection of German autos, some of which didn't make it out of his garage. He also loved to cook, garden his extensive collection of fruit trees, catch a Sunday football game, and spend time with his grandkids and family.
Augusto lives on through his devoted wife, his daughter Tess Arquilla Cohen, his sons Andrew and John Arquilla, and four amazingly beautiful grandchildren Truman and Tevia Cohen, and Dally and Braulio Arquilla.
"Dad, you are greatly missed but we know that you're always with us. We love you!"
Viewing days will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, May 21st and 22nd from 5pm-9pm, with a Rosary prayer at 7pm on the 22nd at Funeraria Del Angel Humphrey, 753 Broadway in Chula Vista, California, 91910. Food and refreshments will be served.
Mass will take place on Friday, May 23 at 11am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8180 Gold Coast Drive, San Diego, 92126, with a military memorial at 1pm at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, 92122. The following Celebration of Life will be at 3pm at 153 Old Ranch Road, Chula Vista, 91910.
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