Flordelino Labrador Cacho was born September 21, 1921 in San Narciso, Zambales, Philippines. He was the third of nine children born to Eusebo Cacho and Emilia Labrador Cacho. He joined the United States Navy June 9th 1945. Before being deployed he secretly married the love of his life, Veronica Falucho June 30th 1945.They met at a mutual friend's wedding. Veronica caught Flor's eye and he arranged that they walk side by side as usher and bridesmaid for their friends. The couple later renewed their vows publicly October 30th 1949.
During Flor's over 30 year career in the Navy and civil service he was blessed with three sons. Florbie Robert their 1st born was named by his parents putting their nick names together. A year later son Noel Roque and in another four years Alex Ray was born. In 1962 the family moved to San Diego, CA.
Flor graduated from ETI and worked for a television repair shop until owning his own repair shop. He was also an insurance salesman for many years.
Flor's oldest son Bob, married Joy White in 1973 and they have five children, Lisa, Lyle, Leilani (married to Jay), Joel and Ariana. Lyle married Cayte and they are proud parents of Flor's 1st great-granddaughter Veronica Lorraine Cacho.
Noel is the father of Flor's grandson, Bronson and Alex the father of grandson, Miles and step-grandson Scott.
Some of Flor's fondest memories were camping and fishing when his boys were young. Flor was musically talented he was a self taught violinist and pianist. He also enjoyed playing mahjong with family and friends, going to the horse races and playing the lotto, which he was occasionally lucky at! He was involved with senior citizen dances and clubs and the couple loved to dance and party. Flordelino went home to be with our Lord on May 21st 2010. Flor has four surviving siblings, sisters Pricilla Potes, Virgie Aguilar and Julie Farin and brother Cecillio. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially the love of his life, his soul mate for 65 years wife, Veronica.
Services for Flor will all be held at El Camino Memorial, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92121
June 3rd and 4th viewing from 3pm till 8pm
Funeral June 5th at 12:00pm.
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