Trinidad D. Quesada

Trinidad Quesada peacefully passed away on May 8, 2024, at her home in Vallejo, California. She made the transition to be with our Lord sitting with her husband, Dominador “Danny” Quesada, by her side. She just celebrated her 87th birthday on May 1. Affectionately called “Trini or Trining,” was born in Pampanga, Philippines at Fort Stotsenburg to Cornelio, Sr. and Margarita David. She was the fourth of nine children, and the only daughter surrounded by her brothers. Her fondest memories growing up are of helping her mother with cooking and caring for the house and helping her brothers with their schoolwork. She excelled in school, finished her education, and took some college courses before emigrating to the United States at the age of twenty. In August 1957, Trini, with her mother and younger brothers, boarded the SS President Wilson to join her father and start their new lives in San Francisco, California. Her older brothers would follow soon after. Trini’s father was recruited by the U.S. Army as a tech sergeant in the Philippines, fought in World War II, and was part of the Bataan Death March. Her father’s military service gave Trini and the family the opportunity to emigrate. Trini and her family lived in different areas of San Francisco where she met Danny and married in January 1961. Military life started for her then as a U.S. Coast Guard wife, and their only child, Margaret, was born in February 1962. Trini, Danny, and Margaret lived around the country in San Francisco, Maryland, Southern California, back to San Francisco and finally settled in Vallejo in 1974. She made many lifelong friends wherever she lived and over the years had active roles in the Filipino community, including the Filipino-American Retired U.S. Armed Forces Association and the U.S. Coast Guard Bay Area Filipino-American Association. Trini worked in various places, such as the financial district in San Francisco and the Silverado Country Club in Napa, and she was happiest caring for her home, family, and grandchildren while they were growing up. She was a devout Catholic and was part of the St. Basil’s Church community. Trini was blessed with a green thumb and always had thriving indoor and outdoor plants that she always proudly shared with instructions on how to care for them. Over the years, her plant cuttings have been spread throughout family and friends. She loved gardening and tending to her orchids, fruit trees, succulents, and many other plants. Trini loved to cook and bake and had the talent and passion for sewing. She sewed her dress for Margaret’s wedding. She enjoyed crafts such as crocheting, which she taught to her daughter, and at one point making table decorations with resin and molds. Trini enjoyed the many cruises she took with Danny, and with her youngest brother and sisters-in-law. Since leaving the Philippines, she has traveled back a few times to spend time with family there. Trini also loved spending time at her favorite slot machines and restaurants at the local casino, the last time during her last birthday. She was always the blessed winner of the group whenever she went. Trini is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Danny, and daughter Margaret (Eric) Galvan; her cherished grandchildren Elyssa, Erin, and Matthew and her precious great-grandson Elijah. She is survived by her brothers Jose, Emil (Rose), Alfredo (Rose), Ernesto (Leticia), and Cornelio, Jr. (Ester) and many nieces and nephews; predeceased by Fidel, Benjamin, and baby Rudy. Even in the face of challenges with her health journey over recent years, Trini remained admirably strong and persevered, while caring for her family and home, and enjoying life with her family and friends. Though she may no longer be with us, Trini’s spirit, smile, and love will continue to shine bright in our hearts forever. She is now at peace with our Lord, watching over us from above. The viewing for Trini will be held on Wednesday, May 15 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee Street, Vallejo, with a Vigil Service/Rosary at 5:00 PM. The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 16 at 11:00 AM at St. Basil’s Church, Nebraska & Tuolumne Streets, Vallejo. Burial will follow at All Souls Cemetery, 550 Glen Cove Road, Vallejo at 12:30 PM. In honor of Trini, please accent your outfit with her favorite color green. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held in Trini’s honor after the funeral – details to follow.

Trinidad D. Quesada

May 1, 1937 - May 8, 2024