Romulo "Romy" Baldio

Rolulo "Romy" Baldio passed away on September 30, 2019 in Temecula, CA after liver failure. He was 84 years old. Romy was born in the Philippines to his parents Juan and Clara Baldio. He lost his mom at a very young age, so his sister raised him. During the early years, he worked as a driver in the Philippines for a bus company, then later for the government insurance agency. When he moved to the US in 1987, he took on jobs as an assembler at Callaway Golf, Armorlite, and Guidant, later purchased by Abbot. He retired in 1999. Romy and his wife Linda celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary this year. They were married on Mart 4, 1987 at the court in Vista, CA. They met through a mutual friend from the Philippines, first corresponding via postal mail and over the phone. When they met in person, it was love at first sight. This was his first marriage at age 53, and Linda was 45. On their 25th wedding anniversary, they renewed their vows and married at St. Vincent Catholic Church, Baguio City, PI. Romy was a religious man, attending Mass every Sunday with Linda and prayed every night. He has a special prayer book, and he used it often towards the very end. He loved gardening. He loved to grow his own vegetables in the summer: tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and various Filipino vegetables. He also loved to cook Filipino dishes using the vegetables he grew or vegetables bought from the Asian markets. He was caring, independent, easy-going, generous, and selfless. He always had a smile readily available for everyone. He loved being around his grandchildren and the rest of the family. He always preferred the simpler things in life. He felt blessed and grateful for having a good life, and he shared his blessings with his loved ones in the Philippines by sending them what gifts he could. He always enjoyed getting together with relatives to play Mahjong. Romy is survived by his wife Linda; step children Jacquie and Jack, Carolyn and Kevin, and Richard and Chris; grandchildren: Nicole, Elizabeth, Richard, Daniel, Cory, Josh, Jessica, Rebekah, and James; great-grandchildren Lina, Nate, Daicen, and Cialhen; numerous nieces and nephews from Canada, England, and the Philippines.