Pedro Barcela Jove Jr.

January 9, 1955 - May 7, 2020

Pedro Barcela Jove Jr passed away at Kaiser Medical Center on May 7, 2020. Born on January 9, 1955 in Iriga City, Philippines, he was the eldest son of the late Pedro Jove Sr. and Lydia Jove. He grew up in Iriga City, eventually moved to Olongapo City, Philippines. His free-spirit and hard work took him to Saudi Arabia working in the construction industry. When Saudi Arabia’s weather became unbearable to him, he decided to move back to Sta. Justina and built a home there. He married Blanca Din and together they raised 4 children – Christian, Michael, Alvin and Joshua. In 2014, Pedro and his family immigrated to California where he and his wife were able to purchase a home. This was the culmination of his long-time dream of joining his family in the United States. Pedro always had a joke to make you laugh, a smile to lighten the mood and he loved to cook and share food he grew up with in the Philippines. He also cherished what he called special moments of talking to his siblings, other families and friends in the Philippines and elsewhere. As a farmer while growing up in the Philippines, he loved the outdoors and he often mentioned his dream to retire back in his hometown. His plan and his heart was set on raising free-range chickens. The tranquility and peace in the countryside brought him so much joy. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Fe, Ramon and Nestor. He is survived by his wife Blanca, sons Christian, Michael, Alvin, Joshua; brothers Henry, Rodolfo, Mario; sisters Mila, Irene, Myrna; 43 nieces and nephews; 38 great nieces and nephews; 2 great great grandnieces; and a multitude of relatives and friends.