Gil Romeo Fortuno
May 25, 1953 - May 29, 2016
GIL ROMEO G. FORTUNO May 25, 1953 – May 29, 2016 Gil Romeo G. Fortuno, 63, returned to his heavenly home on May 29, 2016. Gil is survived by his wife, Carmencita G. Fortuno of Vallejo; children, Marianne (Stephen) Gutierrez of Dublin, Maricar (Justin) Catalán of Gardena, and Marissa Fortuno (Rudy Rodriguez Jr.) of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Lea and Eli Gutierrez, and Adrian Catalán; siblings, Rene Fortuno of Vallejo, Helen Santiago of American Canyon, Evelyn Alejandro of Vallejo, and Leo Fortuno of Vallejo. He is preceded in death by parents, Lorenzo Fortuno Sr., Josefina G. Fortuno; siblings, Lorenzo Fortuno Jr., and Hilda Pineda of the Philippines; son, Giles Fortuno. Gil was born on May 25, 1953 in Manilla, Philippines to Lorenzo and Josefina Fortuno. He married Carmencita on December 22, 1979. The couple welcomed three children into their home. His children and grandchildren remember him as a gentle and patient father who encouraged them to pursue their goals. He was a generous and dedicated individual who loved every member of his family. He will be missed greatly. Visitation will be held 5-9 p.m. Thursday, June 2 and 4-9 p.m. with a Vigil service at 7 p.m. Friday, June 3. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 noon Saturday, June 4 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Internment will follow at All Souls Cemetery in Vallejo. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gil’s life. Arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. wwwTwinChapelsMortuary.com
GIL ROMEO G. FORTUNO May 25, 1953 – May 29, 2016 Gil Romeo G. Fortuno, 63, returned to his heavenly home on May 29, 2016. Gil is survived by his wife, Carmencita G. Fortuno of Vallejo; children, Marianne (Stephen) Gutierrez of Dublin,... View Obituary & Service Information