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Well this is my DAD... he had the kindest smile... everyone who had ever met him had said he was one of the nicest people they ever met... he did whatever he could to help you out... he was a true friend to all... a HUSBAND, a FATHER, a MENTOR, most importantly a FRIEND! Your time with us was too short but you did a great job... we will survive... MOM will go on... we just pray you are in a better place and that you will watch over us!



Well as you can see... this is a really old one of my dad... he was Mr. Baguio... can you see those guns... My dad the PIMP... and you all wonder why it is so easy for me to talk with women... I learned from the best!



My Parents on their Honeymoon in Baguio City... aren't they so cute... they were a couple for more than 39 years... damn I wish it could have been at least another 30 years!



This is one of the best family pictures we have... when I still had hair and my hair line wasn't as far back



My Birthday 03'... see my dad has that natural smile and I have to work on mine... my mom... haha no teeth showing but still as pretty as ever... who do I look like more?



This is one of my favorite pictures... my nephew Lance took this and I was like what the... my dad is talking to Blue and Blue is listening to him... but you know he use to spoil this dog so much... he would actually chop up KFC and microwave it just for Blue...



Taken 04'... always with the nephews... I know they will miss him like we all will!



Me and my dad look nothing alike... he was one of the most charismatic guys I knew... he touched so many people in his short time here... I am glad I was born with him as a dad... he taught me well... I just wish I had more time with him!



Saying goodbye is never easy... I LOVE YOU DAD... I HOPE I SEE YOU AGAIN!
Rudy G. Encomienda
(July 28, 1936 August 23, 2005)
In the end, the true measure of a man is not the wealth he leaves behind, but the richness of the memories he gave to others.

Independence. Dad was born on July 28, 1936, on a farm in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He was born good-looking, strong and full of purpose. At age 12 when most of us couldnt even go to the mall by ourselves, he left home to find work in BaguioCity. Although Dad could only find work as a dishwasher, he found a way to survive.

Education. On May 29, 1965, at the age of twenty-eight, Dad graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Commerce from the Far EasternUniversity (FEU) in Manila, Philippines. It took Dad eight years to graduate FEU because Dad had to work to make enough money to pay tuition for one year then go to school the next year until, eight years later, he finally graduated with a degree in commerce (accounting). Dad was the first-ever college graduate in his family.He even found time to earn the bodybuilder title of Mr. Baguio and was a member of the university athletic team.

Love. While at FEU, in an attempt to get better grades, Dad decided to date a teacher, unfortunately, she was a chemistry teacher and he was an accounting major. On the other hand, she was very beautiful and talented, so he decided to ask her to marry him. Luckily for him, she said yes. Dad and Mom were married on June 29, 1966. Thanks, Mom.

Kids. First comes love then comes marriage then comes Theresa in a baby carriage. Then Ray.

Coming to America (yep...Mom was smart and had a visa). Dad and Mom arrived in the United States in 1970 with only a prayer, a few dollars in their pockets, a dream and two carry-on bags (Theresa and Ray).

Oops (another kid). Rodolfo, born in 1973.

Principles. Despite hardships early on, Dad learned that the right woman, integrity, hard work, perseverance and a certain amount of fearlessness, were the only ways to succeed in life. He applied these principles to both his personal and business relationships.

Career. In July 1971, Dad got a job with the New York Life Insurance Company (NYLIC) and shortly thereafter, became a member of NYLICs Million Dollar Round Table. At one time, Dad was even elected President of the Filipino-American Association of Maryland. In December 2001, after more than thirty years with NYLIC, Dad retired from insurance and joined Mom in their real estate and property management business, Ru-Bi Realty & Associates, Inc. (Ru for Rudy and Bi for Bibiana),which continues to be successful today.

Family. Family was the first and last thing on Dads mind. Every Single Day. Family. Family. Family. Growing up, Dad always told us that all we have in life is each other and that our most important job is to love and care for each other, no matter what. He lived by this sentiment his entire life. From the first moment, at age twelve, that he decided to leave home and go to Baguio City, Dad believed that education was the way out and up and he made sure that his children were all college graduates. Dad and Mom have continued this commitment and are presently sponsoring seven of our cousins through college. Against all odds, with blood, sweat and many tears, Dad made sure that he did his part to support his family. Even when Dad didnt have the money, he always found a way. Most of the time, family first meant others before Dad.

Husband and Father. Dad is survived by his beloved wife and our Mom, Bibiana, his daughter Theresa and her husband Tony, his son Ray and his wife Aissa, his son Rodolfo and his two grandchildren Lance and Gabe.

Dad Loved God. He loved his wife. He loved his kids. He loved his family. Dad was the strongest, most generous man we knew.Dad touched so many lives and changed them all for the better. And, though we didnt say it nearly as often as we would have liked, we loved him more than words could ever express. Although we will continue to miss him, we know that he will always be with us in spirit, loving us and guiding us. We are comforted only by the knowledge that, one day, we will be together again.

OUR FAMILY THANKS YOU FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS AND KIND WORDS.

RIP July 28, 1936 - August 23, 2005
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