"O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my every thought when far away.
You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment you know where I am."Psalm 139 This memorial website was created to remember our dearest
Joseph Demetrio Bogtong who was born
on
October 21, 1960 and passed away on
October 29, 2012. You will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Joseph Demetrio Bogtong, 52, of San Diego, CA, beloved son, brother, uncle and best friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved on October 29, 2012. Joseph was incredibly intelligent and a fun loving man who enjoyed all outdoor activities and was a talented musician who regularly played the drums, guitar and piano. In his spare time, Joseph enjoyed spending time with his family and making anyone who met him, laugh. Joseph's light has brightened all the lives of those he knew. The memory of his beauty, grace and love of life cannot be dimmed by his absence. Joseph was dedicated to his family and is survived by his parents Demetrio and Rose Bogtong; his siblings Anthony Bogtong, Daniel Bogtong, Virginia Bogtong, Irene (Edward) Letro and Lawrence Bogtong. He also leaves his nine nieces and nephews, Gabriel Bogtong, Aja (Mariano) Bogtong Flores, Joel (Ernestine) Letro, Brandon Rodriguez, Jesse Letro, Adele Letro, Christina Letro, Edgar Bogtong and Danielle Letro; his great niece, Nicollette Flores and great nephew, Brayden Flores, along with a host of friends.
Dear sweet Uncle Joe,
I love you. I loved when you did everything for me like teaching me how to ride a bike. And how you taught me how to ride my scooter. Thank you for letting me play with your Hot Wheels. I miss you. Everybody loves you. The whole family is here for you. Did you hear me say, Uncle Joe! at the beach in San Diego? You can keep visiting me at night too. That's it. I love you.
Brayden Samar, 6 years old
| Minda Martine |
Praying for your family |
November 22, 2012 |
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bogtong family. I got to know Joey when he was a roommate of my brother Mike Martine. I enjoyed watching him play drums and I thought he had a great laugh. The thing I remember most about him was that he always made a point to say hello and chat with everyone. It didn't matter how many people were at a party, he got to everyone and still made them feel special somehow.
