Luis T. Sabado
June 12, 1939 ~ September 19, 2013
Luis T Sabado
I honor my father, Luis Tilos Sabado, who was born June 12, 1939 in Tawagan, Philippines. He was the second to youngest of 11 children and the youngest son. He told many stories of his happy childhood in the Philippines. His grandchildren enjoyed hearing stories of his pet monkey, and how he rode his caribou around the plantation to pick up the baskets of fish from the rice fields. The lessons he learned from his father and family were invaluable. His family was among the first Christian families to move into southern Philippines where they were not originally welcomed by their Muslim neighbors. My grandfather taught my dad and his two brothers how to fire guns in case they would ever have to protect their home. Thankfully, they never had to use them for that purpose. During World War II, when the Japanese were nearing the plantation border, the whole family hiked 18mi through jungle terrain to another homestead where they lived for 7 yrs. These early years taught him the importance of family unity, perseverance, and a work ethic.
After studying and getting certified to practice architecture, he was enamored by my mother in Davao City. In 1969, they were married in Manila after courtship and a long distance engagement. After living in Canada for a short while and having me, they both looked for opportunity in America. One look at a picture of the Chicago skyline and he knew the city we needed to live in.
Imagine leading a household with two headstrong ladies. Not a mission most men are willing to undertake and keep, but he did it with grace and endurance. He did have God first in his life. He faithfully went to church and when my mom and I weren't ready in time, he never fussed, but would just quietly leave without us because he did not want to miss the message. We eventually learned. He personified the principle of Psalm 133, where it is better to be unified than right, for God blesses unity. Looking back, he was always right, but somehow never gloated. He patiently waited until my mom came around to his way of thinking. As an independent thinker growing up, this was the hardest concept for me to wrap my head around . But thank goodness he taught me, and I have the utmost respect for him because of it.
So many good things I learned from my dad. I am thankful for all he did to provide for me, for the time I had with him here in Virginia, and for the time he spent with my children. His biggest smiles were seen when he was with his grandkids. My father will always be for me a model for inner strength, character, and endurance. I will miss him, but find comfort from the scripture below, knowing that God has restored him, strengthened him and placed him on a firm foundation in heaven.
1 Peter 5:10
In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.
Love you, Dad.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Visitation:
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
1020 Springvale Rd
Great Falls, VA
22066
I honor my father, Luis Tilos Sabado, who was born June 12, 1939 in Tawagan, Philippines. He was the second to youngest of 11 children and the youngest son. He told many stories of his happy childhood in the Philippines. His grandchildren enjoyed hearing stories of his pet monkey, and how he rode his caribou around the plantation to pick up the baskets of fish from the rice fields. The lessons he learned from his father and family were invaluable. His family was among the first Christian families to move into southern Philippines where they were not originally welcomed by their Muslim neighbors. My grandfather taught my dad and his two brothers how to fire guns in case they would ever have to protect their home. Thankfully, they never had to use them for that purpose. During World War II, when the Japanese were nearing the plantation border, the whole family hiked 18mi through jungle terrain to another homestead where they lived for 7 yrs. These early years taught him the importance of family unity, perseverance, and a work ethic.
After studying and getting certified to practice architecture, he was enamored by my mother in Davao City. In 1969, they were married in Manila after courtship and a long distance engagement. After living in Canada for a short while and having me, they both looked for opportunity in America. One look at a picture of the Chicago skyline and he knew the city we needed to live in.
Imagine leading a household with two headstrong ladies. Not a mission most men are willing to undertake and keep, but he did it with grace and endurance. He did have God first in his life. He faithfully went to church and when my mom and I weren't ready in time, he never fussed, but would just quietly leave without us because he did not want to miss the message. We eventually learned. He personified the principle of Psalm 133, where it is better to be unified than right, for God blesses unity. Looking back, he was always right, but somehow never gloated. He patiently waited until my mom came around to his way of thinking. As an independent thinker growing up, this was the hardest concept for me to wrap my head around . But thank goodness he taught me, and I have the utmost respect for him because of it.
So many good things I learned from my dad. I am thankful for all he did to provide for me, for the time I had with him here in Virginia, and for the time he spent with my children. His biggest smiles were seen when he was with his grandkids. My father will always be for me a model for inner strength, character, and endurance. I will miss him, but find comfort from the scripture below, knowing that God has restored him, strengthened him and placed him on a firm foundation in heaven.
1 Peter 5:10
In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.
Love you, Dad.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Visitation:
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
1020 Springvale Rd
Great Falls, VA
22066
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So sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. May you find comfort in your memories. Peace and condolences to you and your family. (Pls say hi to your Auntie Gloria-I worked with her in Chgo.)
Oh, Mary, not your dad, too…I am so sorry you have had to endure another loss this year. Thank goodness for the special time your dad got to spend with you and your family. Please know that my thoughts are with you all.
What a beautiful tribute from a daughter to a father in the local newspaper. I did not know this heroic man but wish I had. Prayers and good thoughts. Richard Willing
I worked with Luis for 30 years at the same company. He was a coworker and a good friend. He was one of the most, if not the most, hard working and diligent workers I have ever worked with and someone who always took great pride in his work. He was a very compassionate person, very agreeable and very easy to get along with. I tremendously enjoyed working along side Luis and having his friendship. He was greatly missed when he decided it was time for him to retire and he moved with Jovy out to the east coast to be with his daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren (who Luis and Jovy would do anything for). Luis set a god example of how to be a good person and true “gentle man” and will be missed. He was also an example of great strength, particularly in his later years. I am fortunate to have known,had the opportunity to have worked with and to have been a friend of Luis for so many years. Art