Obituary - Hermie C. Elizarde

Thursday, March 4, 2002
THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

Hermie C. Elizarde died at home in Juneau March 2, 1999. He was 75.

He was born May 7, 1923, in Santiago, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He retired from the Philippines Constabulary as a master sergeant after 30 years of service. He was also a Korean War veteran.

He married his wife Fely of San Isidro, Ilocos Sur in September of 1957, and they had five children together.

He came to the United States in 1983 with his wife and three youngest children. The other two followed in 1990.

Upon his arrival he worked briefly at the Juneau Cold Storage. He worked for the Mountain View Senior Center for most of his life in Juneau.

He enjoyed fishing, walking, watching sports, following world news and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Fely and sons Henry and Lope Elizarde; daughters Nelia Rosales, Normy Elizarde and Edna Chappel; his sister Sally Belarde; grandchildren James, Trisha, Hary, Gaeea, Eliza and Joy, all of Juneau; and many relatives around the U.S. and in the Philippines.

Viewing will be held from 6 to 9 p.m Friday at the Alaskan Mortuary and Memorial Park. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A reception will follow at the Filipino Community Hall.

Pallbearers will be Edwin Chappell, Rick Thomson, Rudy Rosales, Nick Paguio, Arthur Chappell and George Chappell.

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