Virgilio Valdez Marco

Dr. Virgilio V. Marco , 78, passed away peacefully surrounded with love in his San Diego home on the evening of April 25, 2022. Beside him until his final breath was his caring wife, loving daughter, and loyal care giver of 6 years.

Virgilio, a.k.a Boy, was born on May 25th, 1944 in Naga City, Philippines to Fausto Marco and Victoria Valdez. He was the youngest of 8 siblings.

Virgilio obtained his BS, MA, & Ph. D. in Psychology at the University of Santo Tomas , a private University in Manila, Philippines. From there, he became a professor and Research Director at the University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City. He was a scholarship grantee in Psychology of the U.S. National Science Foundation in Williams College, Massachusetts.

He became the dean of Graduate Studies and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Northeastern Philippines. In 1987, he immigrated to the United States with his family and worked as a Benefits Analyst at the County of San Diego until his retirement.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Hilda, and his daughter Marie France, his siblings: Father Fred, Dr. Honesto, Winnie Longasa, and Luz Cotecson & numerous Nieces and Nephews. His Parents Fausto & Victoria, Siblings : Felix, Sister Benedicta AR (Naty) and Helen preceded him.

Boy’s final wish was to be buried with his parents at Our Lady of Penafrancia Cemetery in Naga City, Philippines.

Even when faced with health challenges, Boy was still able to keep his sense of humor. He enjoyed laughing, and making lighthearted jokes with his wife and caregiver. He enjoyed all his Filipino Tv shows, loved reading his daily newspapers, saying evening prayers and rosaries, and attending online Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. This great family man with few words, was a God Loving Devout Catholic, a devoted Husband, a caring Father, Uncle, and a teacher and mentor to many. He will be deeply missed and remembered with undying love.

PSALM 23

The Lord is my Shepard;

I shall not want.

In verdant pastures he give me repose;

Beside restful waters he leads me;

He refreshes my soul.

He guides me in the right paths for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk in the dark valley, I fear no evil; for you are at my side with your rod and your staff that give me courage.

You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes;

You anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.

Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.