Rufino P. Ganaden, 85, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on April 8, 2021. Born in Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippines on July 19, 1935, he was the son of Estelita and Lorenzo Ganaden.
Rufino pursued Pre-Dental studies before he served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1978. He attended St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He enjoyed gardening, playing tennis, and fishing.
Rufino is survived by his wife of 54 years, Claudia Tipora Ganaden. He is also survived by his two daughters, Corazon Goss and her husband David, Rhoda Ballantyne and her husband Adam; grandchildren, Benjamin Goss, Abigail Goss, Maxwell Ballantyne, Eleanor Goss, Franklin Goss, Mitchell Ballantyne, Griffin Ballantyne; sisters-in-law, Lily Tipora, Norma Tipora, Edith Tipora, Cora Tipora; brother-in-law, Nathaniel Tipora; brother, Fr. Francisco Ganaden.
He will be lovingly remembered by many relatives and friends around the globe.
condolence…
Rest In Peace Manong Willy. We will miss you. Our love and prayers for the family.
We are thinking about you Mrs. Claudia and your family on the loss of Rufino. Sending our deepest sympathy. Thank you Mr..Rufino Ganaden for protecting and serving our country. May God Bless you always. May You Rest In Peace.
Linda Robinson and family
Christian sympathies are extended to your family. I know how much you were loved and how much you will be missed
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Rufino Ganaden, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Navy Veteran, Rufino Ganaden, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †