Lazaro Family History & Genealogy

Catalina had many sisters who went on to marry very kind and prosperous men; it was the luck of the Lazaro sisters. All of the sisters received higher educations. Catalina earned her PhD in chemistry and later owned a pharmacy. She also earned a teaching degree. All of the sisters were musically inclined, most could play the piano. Later in life Catalina took voice lessons and would laugh while practicing ooh aah ah exercises. Although they had servants, their mother insisted the children washed the dishes, because 1/ she trusted them to do a better job 2/ it was discipline so they would not be spoiled. She married Feliciano Munar from San Fernando, La Union, a lovely coastal city. He was orphaned at an early age, also losing many of his siblings from the American wars of 1890s. He lived with relatives and cooked his evening meals alone after school, because everyone was working. This gave him discipline, and also somehow gave him a cheerful disposition. He completed high school, a big achievement for a poor orphan. He enrolled in the US Navy and retired as a master chief E-9. He married his first wife while stationed in Panama. She died, and he raised his two sons in the Philippines with relatives. He was aboard the USS St Louis during the Pearl Harbor attack. The Lucky Lou received 11 Battlestars, her captain a Navy Cross. In Malabon he met and married Catalina, where they had two sons. They moved to Vallejo CA, where they started a happy life. Feliciano was a 'people person' and he co-founded community organizations in Vallejo; among them the Filipino Community of Solano County, where he was elected many times as president. At first, Catalina was sad in leaving the Philippines. But they met many lifelong friends, among the literally hundreds of members of the various social organizations. She served as officer of some orgs. They met regularly at their homes. Often Feliciano with his retired military friends in poker games. They all were comares and compares to each other and God parents to their children. The clubs held gala balls and dances. Feliciano and friends would cook for 300, 500 or more of their closest friends. So Catalina was no longer homesick. Also, her beloved sisters and brothers in law eventually all moved to Vallejo and Los Angeles, San Francisco. She was truly loved by many and lived a happy, fulfilling life, surrounded by fun and true friends. It's doubtful her friends knew she had a doctorate because she didn't brag. Even her own sons didn't know that until they were adults and viewed her stored diploma from the University of the Philippines.

Frank Lazaro of San Leandro, Alameda County, California was born on July 15, 1922, and died at age 60 years old in March 1983.

William E Lazaro of New Kensington, Westmoreland County, PA was born on March 18, 1900, and died at age 75 years old in October 1975.

Fred Lazaro of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on November 18, 1907, and died at age 79 years old in January 1987.

Alfred J Lazaro of Worcester, Worcester County, MA was born on July 7, 1920, and died at age 68 years old on May 1, 1989.

Sebastian S Lazaro of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, CA was born on September 26, 1911, and died at age 85 years old on November 22, 1996. Sebastian Lazaro was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery Section C-2 Site 735 32053 West Mccabe Road, in Santa Nella.

Jesus Lazaro of Texas was born on February 22, 1959, and died at age 48 years old on October 5, 2007.

Porfirio Lazaro of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS was born on July 29, 1912, and died at age 82 years old on August 16, 1994.

Joseph R Lazaro of Bridgewater, Plymouth County, MA was born on January 28, 1920, and died at age 81 years old on May 21, 2001.

Joseph Lazaro of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on May 27, 1906, and died at age 72 years old in July 1978.

Joe R Lazaro of Bell, Los Angeles County, California was born on August 16, 1906, and died at age 74 years old in November 1980.

Timothy Lazaro of Park Ridge, Cook County, IL was born on February 20, 1919, and died at age 59 years old in April 1978.

Louis P Lazaro of Bridgewater, Plymouth County, MA was born on February 21, 1921, and died at age 55 years old on March 25, 1976.

Carlos Lazaro of Cameron County, TX was born circa 1965. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carlos Lazaro.

Pablo C Lazaro of Bexar County, TX was born circa 1955. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Pablo C. Lazaro.

Armando A Lazaro of Dallas County, TX was born circa 1967. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Armando A. Lazaro.

Alfredo Lazaro of El paso County, TX was born circa 1957. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alfredo Lazaro.

Joaquin Perez Lazaro of Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL was born on February 3, 1897, and died at age 98 years old on October 13, 1995.

Maria Perez Lazaro of Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL was born on March 16, 1915, and died at age 82 years old on June 14, 1997.

Marinela (Lazaro) Montenegro of TX was born circa 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marinela Lazaro Montenegro.