Salvador Calces Fornillos' Obituary
Salvador "Sal" Fornillos Passed away peacefully on March 5, 2010. He was born on May 12, 1915 in the Philippines. Graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts at U.P., Philippines. He was a good artist and worked with Sampaguita Pictures in Manila. Past GK of the Knights of Columbus, was active in his town's civic organizations - GIANTS Club, Busy Peas, and was a lay minister in the Catholic Church. He was well-liked by parishioners at St. Leo's Church in Tacoma, WA where they settled in 1984. EHe worked at McCarver and Sheridan Elem. Schools as school artist. He is survived by 4 children Linda of CA, Gladys of N.J., Pauline and Bonni, both of Tacoma, sons-in-law Lino Suson, Ben Chan, Gil Montances. He has 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, both in the Philippines and across the country. He has a sister Cristina. Sal was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bing and 2 sons, Willie and Dommy. Viewings and prayers on Tuesday, March 9, and Wednesday, March 10 from 1 to 9 pm. Memorial services on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 10 am. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, Lakewood, WA.
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