Socrates Calaranan Alcon's Obituary
"Life is the greatest gift that God has given us, death is only a bridge towards eternal life with God."
Socrates was born on April 19, 1954 to Servando and Maria Calaranan Alcon, in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Socrates Calaranan Alcon has returned to our Creator on March 8, 2021 at the age of 66 in Queens Punchbowl Hospital. Socrates also known as Crating was the 5th child of the late Servando & Maria Alcon. HIs living siblings are Lourdes, married to Brigido Ganir; Arsenio, married to Norma; Margie, married to Michael Berueda; and Nessy, married to Delia. The other siblings are the late Julian, married to Lina; and Valentino, married to Lureta.
He was a Incredible person, very Hardworking, very Humble, very Patient, Quiet, very King, Loving, Caring, had a big Heart, and was a Good Provider to his family, He was a risk taker, one example was him joining the Philippine Presidential Guard for late President Ferdinand Marcos, instead of pursuing his college education. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. Anyone who knew Crating knew that he was the most loving father and spouse a family could ask for.
He is survived by his wife, Luzviminda Digo Alcon and their five children; Aprilyn, married to Albert Aliocod of Batangas, Philippines; Yvette, married to Rolly Alcaraz of Toronto, Canada; Christian, Mary Monie and Vanessa, married to Rodrigo Cabuena, here in Hawaii. He has 13 grandchildren which are: Alyssa Jane A Aliocod, Alexie Ann A Aliocod, Keithlen A Alcaraz, Avril Haley Aliocod, Zhowie A Alcaraz, Emmanuel Joseph Berueda, Matthew Alcaraz, Gabrielle Marie Alcon, Russell A Alcaraz, Alvin Danyael A Aliocod, Abygail A Alcaraz, Stephen A Alcaraz, and Nazareth A Cabuena.
Socrates had lived his life to the fullest. We mourn the loss of our father and encourage any and all who knew him to remember the beauty he brought to this world. For anyone interested, Funeral Mass will be held at 12 pm on April 15, 2021 at St Joseph Church, Waipahu. On April 16, 2021, Burial service will be held around 10 am at the Valley of the Temples in Kaneohe.
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