Emilio “Tatang” Peralta Blanche was born on May 7, 1922 to Natividad Bueno Peralta and Vicente B. Blanche in Rizal, Santa Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He was the fifth child out of six children (Petra, Ursula, Salvador, Florencia, and Rodrigo).
Tatang, spent his childhood in Santa, Ilocos Sur and graduated from Lagangilang Agricultural School (LAS), now called the “Abra State Institute of Sciences & Technology” (ASIST) in the province of Abra, Philippines. His sisters encouraged him to pursue a college education, but instead he decided to start a family.
In 1946, He married Concepcion Burgonio Advincula and were blessed with six children Catalino (Lino), Senee, Vicente (Vic), Jose (Joe), Ramon Emilio (Eddie) and Evelyn. He became a trader, traveling to neighboring provinces to sell knives and household products such as blankets woven by his wife to provide for his family. He accepted a position as a Timekeeper/Salary Disbursing Officer (SDO) at Santa Reforestation Project (was commonly known, Santa Paradise) where he also helped rehabilitate local forest.
In 1967, Tatang immigrated to the United States with the support of his siblings’ families. He worked on his sister’s farm and as a “Dishwasher” at a local restaurant to help his family back home until they joined him in the US. Emilio then worked as a pallet maker for Plastic Industries Manufacturing Company until his retirement in 1987. Emilio loved being surrounded by his family and friends for birthdays and holidays. His face would light up with a beautiful smile each time he saw his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren walk in and greet him.
Emilio enjoyed fishing, clamming, gardening and watching wrestling/boxing. He cheered for his favorite basketball team the Los Angeles Lakers. He spent countless hours reading and completing word searches. When Tatang was in a wonderful mood, he was always heard whistling or humming his favorite songs. He was a kind person who never complained. He was strong willed and took pride in doing things on his own. During his last moments, he could not accept that he was growing old and insisted on being independent.
Tatang was a devoted, loving, compassionate and patient husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. He is survived by his wife Concepcion, sons: Vic married to Amelia Adviento; Joe married to Albine Lansangan; Eddie married to Bellie Beguija; daughters: Senee married to Ricardo Virgula and Evelyn married to Roy Pascua, daughter-in-law Fe Celeste, grandchildren: Kathryn Vanessa, Emily Jane, Christopher Avi, Sherwin Lee, Eric Scott, Emmanuel Joseph, Kathleen Marie, Earl Jordan, and Christine Marie, and great grandchildren: Haylie Jane, Kaitlyn, Chiara, Blaise, Antonella and Ambrose.
He is predeceased by his parents Natividad B. Peralta and Vicente B. Blanche, siblings: Petra Baradi, Ursula Buenavista, Salvador Blanche, Florencia Ballesteros, and Rodrigo Blanche and son Catalino Blanche.
His family is very grateful to our Lord Almighty for blessing them with such a wonderful “Tatang” for many years. He will be truly missed by all.
A Visitation will be held Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary, 14801 Beach Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683, with a Rosary Service from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A Celebration Of Life Mass will occur Friday, February 22, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Polycarp Catholic Church, 8100 Chapman Ave., Stanton, CA 90680. A Final Blessing and Interment to follow.
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