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Obituary

Vivencio Laniog de la Cruz, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on October 18, 2022. Ven, as he was affectionately known, was a decorated veteran and proudly served 20 years in the United States Coast Guard. He continued serving his beloved country for another 20 years at the Navy Public Works Center in Oakland, California.

Ven was born on January 13, 1927 in Camarines Sur, Bicol, The Philippines to his parents …

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Every year (for decades),  Ven and Gloria would exchange Christmas gifts with us.  It was a neighborhood custom.  Ven a…
Every year (for decades),  Ven and Gloria would exchange Christmas gifts with us.  It was a neighbo…
Every year (for decades),  Ven and Gloria would exchange Christm…

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St. Albert the Great Catholic Church

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What were Ven's favorite foods?
Anything Tita Glo made lol!
Anything Tita Glo made lol!
Anything Tita Glo made lol!
What were Ven's favorite sports teams?
Golden State Warriors, Oakland A's
Golden State Warriors, Oakland A's
Golden State Warriors, Oakland A's

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Born

January 13th, 1927
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Started a job at United States Coast Guard

1957
Salem, MA
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Got married to Gloria de la Cruz

July 14th, 1962
Boston, MA

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Final resting place

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

26320 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544

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