Obituary of Obdulio Roque Magdaleno

Obdulio (Yuyo) Roque Magdaleno, born in San Jeronimo de Juarez, Gro. Mexico passed away peacefully on February 28, 2020 at the age of 87 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was preceded in death by his parents Susana Guevara and Lucas Magdaleno, siblings Juan, Dominga, Maurilia, Guadalupe, and Socorro, Son-in-law Jesus Aguayo and nephews Julian and Amado Alvar.

Obdulio also known (PaLaTos) came to United States in 1949 as part of the Bracero program and worked in agriculture for 50 plus years following the harvesting seasons in the Salinas Valley, Imperial Valley and Arizona. He enjoyed reading, listening to music and dancing. He was always the life of the party at all social gatherings. You could always count on him to tell a funny story and make you laugh with his ever present humor.

He believed in making his own way with hard work and dedication. He achieved the American Dream of a better life for his immediate family and his parents back in Mexico. He built his parents a home and helped pay for his younger sisters’ education all while raising his own family.

He is survived by his wife Maria Gracia Mendez, daughters Guadalupe Aguayo, Idalia (Danny) Ow and Jose Magdaleno all of Salinas. Proud grandfather of Alicia (Ozzy) Mendoza, Jesus Aguayo Jr., Marilu Aguayo (Alain Rodriguez) , Corrine and Derrick Ow. Great grandchildren: Michael and Jason Mendoza, Nicholas, Desiree and Shaymus Aguayo, Andrea Gutierrez, Roberto Aguayo and Annabelle Rodriguez. Great-great grandchildren: Alysse and Jordan. He is also survived by his godchildren, nieces, nephews and devoted friends that held a special place in his heart.

We would like to offer our sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff of Windsor the Ridge Rehabilitation Center for the kind and compassionate care to our Dad during his last years.

Con mucho sentimiento y dolor la Familia Magdaleno anuncia que Obdulio Roque Magdaleno falleció el Viernes, 28 de febrero a la edad de 87 años. Obdulio (Yuyo) nació en San Jerónimo de Juárez, Gro. México y emigro a los Estados Unidos en 1949 a la edad de 16 años de edad por medio del Programa Bracero. Trabajo en los campos agrícolas en el Valle de Salinas, el Valle Imperial y Arizona por más de cincuenta 50 años.

Aunque su educación formal termino en el segundo año de primaria nunca paro de leer y crecer su vocabulario. Le encantaba leer libros y poesías, siempre exhortando a sus hijos que siguieran su educación hasta la universidad.

A Yuyo le encantaba el baile, declamar, y convivir con su familia, los Paisanos Guerrerenses, Compadres y amistades. El fue un gran hijo, hermano, tío, compadre, padrino y amigo que siempre estaba listo para ayudar a los demás. Le recordaremos con mucho amor y cariño. Que en Paz Descanse.