Manuel Hughes Magboo

He was born to parents, Dr. Manuel C. Magboo and Elsie Hughes Magboo, on August 28, 1941, in Manila, Philippines, was the second of six children, including Erlinda, Rolando, Armando Rene, Elsa and Yolanda. 

He was married to Judith Tipton in 1962, and is survived by their children, Melinda, Valerie and Jason, grandchildren, Lauren, Marcus, Jessica, and Jonathan, and great granddaughter, Kenzi. 

As a boy and young man, Manuel was affectionately known as Jun, short for Junior, as he was given his father’s name Jun graduated from De La Salle High School, and received a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from Heald Engineering College, San Francisco.  

Manuel (Manny), carved out a career in civil engineering and construction spanning 41 years, 2 continents, 5 countries, 7 states and one U.S. territory. In his early years, he enjoyed traveling with his family around the world. 

Manny led an active retirement as a volunteer for Saint Mary’s Catholic Church. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, often cheering for his beloved Lakers and singing karaoke songs. 

Manny remained active as a hands-on member of his church parish and Neocatechemenal Way community until his cancer progressed and his health declined. 

Affectionately known as “Nono,” Manny loved spending time with his grandchildren and great granddaughter. He always looked forward to family gatherings and reunions, large and small, where he could simply laugh and reminisce with everyone from the Magboo and Tipton clans.

Viewing to be held Thursday, August 6, 2020, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. at McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, 902 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832. 

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020, 10:30 a.m., at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church  400 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832.