Ruben Battad Ragasa

May 14, 1943 - November 29, 2008

05/14/1943 - 11/29/2008

Past Services

Visitation
Wednesday December 03, 2008
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Virginia Beach
5792 Greenwich Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
800-934-4648 | Directions
Service
Thursday December 04, 2008
11:00 am
Holy Sprit Catholic Church
1396 Lynhaven Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757-468-3600 | Directions

RUBEN RAGASA

Virginia Beach- Ruben Ragasa, 65, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2008 peacefully from the arms of his loving family to the loving arms of his Lord after his battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Editha; daughter, Ella; son, Rowel and wife Myra; grandkids, Isabella and Connor; brother in Hawaii, Amador; and sister in the Philippines, Nenita. He was predeceased by another sister in the Philippines, Emma. He was born on May 14, 1943 in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, Philippines to Domingo and Basilia Ragasa, both deceased. He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines with a degree in B.S. Psychology and worked as an office manager at Philamlife for several years before he migrated to Virginia Beach, VA in 1989. He was last employed by Coastal Investments before he retired in May 2008. He enjoyed his short retirement period doing what he loved best which was fishing, gardening, singing and being with his family and friends. Ruben was a kind-hearted and gentle man who loved a good joke. He will be sorely missed by his family. “We will never forget you. May you rest in peace.” The family will receive friends at 5:00-8:00 pm Wednesday at Altmeyer Funeral Home in Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach. A memorial service will be officiated by Fr. Tim Kuhneman at 11am Thursday at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach. To share condolences with the family please visit altmeyer.com

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joseph nelson
8 years ago

hi i am the mechanic that works on his vehicle, and i would like to say sorry for your loss and a good friend to me. he will be missed daily. and if you have any questions feel free to give me a call if i can help in any way. may god bless him and the family.

Renato Nagal
8 years ago

I’m just one of the many who whose life have been touched by Ruben. He was a good man with a good sense of humor. He will surely be missed. I saw him in the fishing piers around the Hampton Roads area. He is an excellent fishing buddy and always has a lot stories to tell during these fishing sessions. My toughts and prayers are with the Ragasa family during this time.

Noel/Bobby
8 years ago

Me and Bobby know you as our fishing buddy in Sanbridge. You’re always have something to say to cheer us up when there’s no fish biting. We will missed your frienship.

Deus Fernandez
8 years ago

My condolences to his family: Tita Edith, Ella and Rowell. I may not know him that well but I’m sure he’s been a great husband and father. May our Lord gives strength to his family whom he left behind. One day we will be with God in heaven, where Tito Ruben is, and where grief will be gone forever.

Matthew 5:4 “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

Psalm 30:11-12 “You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!”

frances lazo
8 years ago

our condolences to auntie edith,mang ella,wek,myra

>your memories will always remain in our hearts……..we will miss you our dearest UNCLE………..

stephanie asuncion
8 years ago

Our deepest sympathies to you, Auntie Edith, Wek and Myra and Ella. Uncle Ben was a good man. He will be sorely missed. We pray that God will give all of you the strength you need during this difficult time.

Sha, Grace and Stephanie Asuncion

Manila, Philippines

Mayflor Mejia Obispo
8 years ago

Our sincere sympathy and prayers to the Ragasa family. Uncle Ruben left us wonderful memories before he joined our Creator.

Love,

Mayflor, John & Joslin Mae Obispo

NUEMA KRAL
8 years ago

OUR SINCERE SYMPHATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND TO YOUR FAMILY.

Rosela Roth
8 years ago

To all Ragasa family,

Our condolonces and heartfelt sorrow for your loss. Mr. Ruben Ragasa is now in good hands of the Lord our God and he will be blessed fully by Him.

Our Love and prayers to all,

The Roth Family

Las Vegas, Nevada

Robert Paul Ragasa
8 years ago

To Auntie Edith,Ella, Roel and Myra

My family and I will miss Uncle Ruben. He was my second father and we shared good memories since I was a kid. Uncle Ruben loved the songs of Elvis and Matt Monroe and everytime he drove his first jeep back home in the philippines, he never missed a single day of not singing his favorite song from russia with love, falling in love with you and for mama. Uncle we know that you are happy now with God up there and you will be missed so much. Just remember you will always be our best Uncle Ruben in our hearts. May you rest in peace Uncle ang GOD be with you always. We love you and we will never forget you.

Robert Tinette Kaye Nico Angeli

R A G A S A —-U K

REX AND MYDA REGUINDIN AND FAMILY / FRED AND JULIE PRESTO AND FAMILY
8 years ago

TO MANANG EDITH AND FAMILY,

CONDOLENCE… OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.WE WERE SHOCKED TO HEAR THE DEATH OF MANONG RUBEN. MANONG RUBEN AND OUR DAD WERE BEST BUDDIES WHEN WE USED TO LIVE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.WE WILL DEARLY MISS MANONG RUBEN.MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

Advincula Family
8 years ago

To Ragasa Family,

We were deeply saddened to hear of Ruben’s death. We hope that you will accept our sincere sympathy and condolences.

Irene, Felicitas & Anita

& Advincula Family

Dave & Crystal Ventling
8 years ago

We have known Ruben for some time….. he could always make me laugh no matter what kind of day I was having….. I am sad to hear that he has left his friends and family to be with the lord… we know that he will always be in our hearts and enjoying fishing with the lord…. god bless him and his family….. we love Ruben and will miss him dearly…. see you when we see you Ruben…. hugs and kisses from Dave and Crystal

shirley and chris
8 years ago

we were so sorry to hear about your lose.our prayers and thoughts are with you.Rueben was a really good friend to alot of people and he will really be missed.

Lilette Sevilla
8 years ago

With our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.. be comforted with the belief that Tito Reuben is now resting in the loving arms of our Almighty God.. God bless you always! Lilette and Daphne