Rizalino Song De Ala's Obituary
Rizalino Song De Ala lived in Union City, California for 54 years. He was born on December 30th,1936 at San Nicolas, Arayat Pampanga, Philippines and returned to Our Heavenly Father on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025.
He was the second oldest of Gregorio De Ala’s and Maria Song De Ala's five children. He is survived by his spouse, Josephine Salazar De Ala whom he married on July 15, 1967. His children are Ricardo De Ala (spouse Joshlyn De Ala,) Liza De Ala Wu (spouse Richard Wu) and Maria De Ala (deceased). He had 6 grandchildren: Maya (deceased), Kylie, Gisel, Aiden, Jace and Audrina.
He graduated High School as Valedictorian in Arayat Institute and attained his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
at the Mapua Institute of Technology in Manila Philippines. He worked at Meralco Philippines and immigrated to the United States in 1969 when PG&E offered him a position. He was with PG&E for 35 years and was also a part-time realtor for Red Carpet, TriValley Realty and Century 21, serving the San Francisco Bay Area community.
He was a devout Catholic, a good provider, loving father and loyal friend. He retired in 2004 at the age of 65 to travel the world with Josephine, his family and his friends and to be a full-time and hands on grandparent. He helped raise his 5 grandchildren and took them on fun-filled and memorable cruises. He took care of them after school or during summer vacation which was filled with the kids performing home talent shows and trips to McDonald's. He enjoyed his hobbies like cooking, gardening and being on the computer. Everyone benefitted from the fruits of his labor as Rizalino and Josephine shared their abundant lemon and persimmon harvests with family and neighbors.
As one of the oldest brothers, Rizalino, assisted some of his siblings and their children settle in the United States. His heart though was always tied to the Philippines, as he continued to help relatives back home have a better life. He served his community as an active member of the Arayat Association and as parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church in Union City where he facilitated and participated in their Bible Study Group.
Josephine emphasized that Rizalino valued hard work, his children attaining higher education and not only practicing, but also sharing his Catholic faith. She said providing his children and grandchildren their values and education is his legacy. Rizalino was a man of few words but had a big heart and led by example. His family loved him very much and he will be sorely missed, but all are comforted to know that Rizalino is now in the loving embrace of Our Lord.
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