Dec 4, 2018, 11:47 PM, our God and Creator took from me one of the greatest gift he had given me, my husband, partner and bestfriend. I was not prepared. I guess nobody is prepared to give up the most valuable gift they had. I was given just a few days notice until the final day. How can I prepare for that day if I was expecting that I can keep that precious gift forever. We tried to hold on to it as much as we can. We didn’t want to give up. But then we realized it was God’s plan from the very beginning. We did not give up, we accepted God’s plan because it was Him who gave us each other. And the most precious gift He has given was not the physical presence but the love we have experienced and shared with each other. And this love will not be taken away from us. With God’s love to us and to our family, your love will remain forever in my heart. 

Exactly on this same day, Dec 22, 2001, 17 years ago, we made sure that God would bless the partnership that He planned for us. There were a lot of hindrances along the way... birth and baptismal certificates, marriage license, the 9-11 terrorist attack in the US... I almost gave up but giving up is not really your thing. Everything were meant to happen. 17 years was not too short, but I wish it was longer. 

You trained me not to depend on you. You trained me how to do everything on my own except driving. Yes, you trained me but I always get your approval on everything including the clothes I wear. Between us, you were the one who always have a good look on everything. 

I miss you so much. I don’t know if the time will come when I won’t miss you anymore.

I love you Mahal. I will see you in our last chapter to forever. Sit back, relax and enjoy your stay there while I’m doing and completing my time here. I will continue to hold our love and the memories we shared in my heart.

‘Til we meet again.

Rest In Peace Raul.  One thing that left an impression, amongst more significant positive traits, was his penmanship.  It was a work of art. I did not know Raul beyond our time in high school but his name, for me, is synonymous with art.

From Dennis Gonzales (facebook comment post)

Rest in peace my friend. Our deepest sympathies to the bereaved family. My mother's maiden middle name is Boadilla and that's the reason Raul and I became close. By the way i remember his penmanship is exemplary!

From MarJop DeGuzman (facebook comment post)

Today was bittersweet as we bid our final farewell to Raul "OB" Oribello. Rest in peace dear friend, son, husband, father, Godfather, brother, uncle, shipmate. Your legacy will remain in our memories forever! Spent the last 5 hours on the road in silence... reminiscing our times together. CARAT '97 was the icing on the cake. People passing me by probably thought I was crazy with the tears and smiles at the same time. Oh well! Please save us a spot up there and keep the mic warm.  #neverforgotten #ussfrederick #pearlharbor

From Walter Quinones (Facebook post)

I have shared half of my life with you ever since we met in 1996 as Navy shipmate. The shipmate that turned to family but I have looked up to you as my big brother. What I know is that you are a great brother and friend to me, great husband to Beb, great father to Miggy and great in laws to the Delfin’s. You might be gone too soon but your legacy stays and my promise that we will take care of your family always. I love you bro... and I’ll see you in the next life wherever that may be.

Your last 10 days were like a roller coaster ride. How many times the doctors told me you’re not gonna make it. The first time they told me was when you were still at the Er. At first, I could not understand what they told me, until another doctor told me the same thing. I could not remember how I felt that time, you were unconscious, I was alone. I called Dante but I didn’t know what to tell him. I wanted somebody to confirm what I heard from the doctors. I cried, I prayed. I asked for a chance that we can talk again. Hours passed, I knew you were fighting. The doctor called me telling me again that we didn’t have enough time. We all rushed to the hospital. You were holding on until finally you gained consciousnesses. Slowly you started talking, started drinking. It was great to see your old self again. Family gathered around you. You were checking who were present, who were absent. You talked with each and everyone of us. You talked and talked and talked. You never got tired of talking for a few days. You didn’t even sleep. More families and friends dropped by... some travelled hundreds, thousands of miles just to be with you and You were happy to see each one of them. It’s like we always have a party in your private room. And then slowly, you were losing your voice. But you managed to use gestures and signs to let us know what you want to say. Until you could not talk anymore. You could not eat nor drink anything. But you continue to make gestures and some signs no one could not understand. Your body was slowly giving up, but not your spirit. The doctor told me again you may not have enough time. He wanted me to make a decision. I didn’t know what to do. I knew you didn’t want to give up. So I left everything up to you. When we saw you restless and in pain, we made a decision. And I knew that would be the last time I would see you looking at me. I hope that when we decided to take away your physical pain, it took away all the pain you felt.

Our family is deeply disheartened by the passing of my bro in law, Raul Oribello (husband of my sister Beb) last Tuesday night (12/4). God is great that we’re able to talk and see him, spend some time with family and some friends last weekend. Everything went by so fast, but we know he’s in a better place right now and we promised him we’ll take care of Beb and Miggy. Goodbye is not forever, it is not the end. It means we will miss you and until we meet again. You may have gone too soon but your memories we will always carry in our hearts. We love you bro and may your soul rest in peace ❤️🙏🏼💙

From: Gem Umipig (facebook post)

I was really at loss of words. I don’t know how to react in this situation and time. I was saddened upon knowing that you gave up your struggle in pain and suffering.  You are such a good son, brother, Tito, husband and father. You will be forever be remembered in Your thoughtfulness and kind heartedness. Though you are physically gone, your memories will forever remain in our hearts and  we will treasure them. We love you very much. Eternal rest  grant unto you O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon your soul. May you rest in peace. You will be missed. RAUL  ORIBELLO, our son-in-law,

From: Emily Delfin (facebook post)

To my mother in law..Leoncia Oribello ..Ermelaine ..wife of raul.. and to my brothers and sisters in law..Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort as we remember and cherish the beautiful love and memories of RAUL..he was such an amazing and loving, supportive son, husband to bebs, father to miggy, brother , uncle and in law to all of us....We love you raul..thank you for everything..May you rest in the loving embrace of our Lord..❤❤❤ mch love..evelyn, gammy, faye oliver livy and GREG...

Crom: Evelyn Oribello (facebook post)

to my mother In law , Dad , Mae and Noel my family , Mng Ben , Mng Manny , Mng Ernie , Ed and Dante ,All Sister In Laws and Pamangkins , Ricky and our relatives. and friends we are Left with Raul Memories and in his last days he all showed his eagerness to once again hug us All show Love and Respect , its not A Goodbye Till we Meet Him Again Rest In Peace Raul , Our Prayers for you and everyone of us , Now you Join Mng Lito and Tang Evan in Heaven theres Peaceful Rest 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐💐🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

From: Florence Oribello (facebook post)

It's hard to let you go uncle Raul, but we know you are in a better place with the Lord in heaven... I thank God that He gave us a few days to see you, talk to you,  take care of you, and let you feel how you are so much loved... thank you for being a wonderful uncle to us and a good Godfather to me and Oliver. I will always remember everything that you told me,  and we will always remember your love, kindness and sense of humor... We love you Uncle Raul, Rest in Peace, 'til we meet again...you will be greatly missed... 
#hugMyPapaLitoforMEinHeaven#
#GodGainedAnotherAngel#

From: Faye Dacanay Orig (facebook post)

Rest in peace, Lakay. I will miss you.
To Beb and family, our deepest condolences. We will always hold Raul dear to our hearts.
🙏🙏🙏

From Roel Magpoc (facebook post)

Rest in peace, Lakay. I will miss you.
To Beb and family, our deepest condolences. We will always hold Raul dear to our hearts.
🙏🙏🙏

From: Roel Magpoc (Facebook post)

Ermylaine I am sorry for your lost and our family is so deeply saddened. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult period. And may the soul of Raul rest in peace🙏🙏🙏

From: Madel Delfin (facebook post)

Thank you so much Kuya Raul for sharing happy memories with us when we're all together in San Diego. Your laughter will be miss. You may not here physically but your memories will be remember forever.

      With our love and deepest sympathy as we remember Raul. We will surely miss you and will never forget you.
      We will pray for you and may God give you eternal rest.

OBITUARY

Raul Boadilla Oribello

August 5, 1961 – December 4, 2018

Lima Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary and Cedar Lawn Cemetery

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