Benjamin M. AGUILUZ Age 65, passed away surrounded
by his family on October 23, 2006, after bravely battling lung fibrosis
for many years. Benjamin was born on August 13, 1941 in Muntinlupa, Philippines.
He was married to his beloved first wife, Victoria for 33 years, until
she died in 2001. He came to America in 1974, settling in Los Angeles,
and brought his family the next year. In 1978, Ben moved his family to
Kent, WA. Benjamin was a talented engineer who held an MS in Industrial
Engineering and a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He had a successful career
at Boeing for 24 years. Ben was active in many organizations in the local
Filipino community. He was a founding member and former president of the
Association of Filipino-American Engineers of Washington (AFEW). He was
also heavily involved in the Filipino Masonic Association of Greater Seattle
(FILMAGS) and served one year as lodge Master. In addition, he was an active
alumni member of the University of the Philippines. Ben loved to travel,
taking trips around the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He was
a lover of nature and enjoyed going on long camping trips in his RV. He
was a former boxer, an avid chess player, and loved to play poker and Mahjong
with his friends. Ben was a lover of life who left an unforgettable mark
on all those he touched throughout his time among us. Benjamin is remembered
by his children as a strong and loving husband, father, and grandfather
who took care of his wife, Vicky during the last days of her battle with
cancer. He is survived by his second wife, Celia, sons, Benjamin, Victor
and Anthony, daughter, Elizabeth and grandchildren, Allah and Victoria,
his brothers and sisters, Letty, Heroico, Nonoy, and Mila. He also has
many nieces and nephews, cousins, and countless friends. A Vigil will be
held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, 10/27, and the Funeral Mass will be held at
10:00 a.m., Saturday, 10/28. Both events will be held at the Holy Spirit
Parish, 327 2nd Ave S in Kent, WA 98032. Private Viewings are at Bonney
Watson funeral home in SeaTac beginning Thursday evening. Please sign the
online memorial @ www.bonneywatson.com.
Published in print from 10/26/2006 - 10/27/2006.
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