Virgilio Picardal Obituary (1956

Virgilio Bolasco Picardal passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 14, 2024, at Yakima Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 12, 1956, in Occidental, Mindoro, to Augustin Picardal and Placida (Picardal) Guieb. He was the second to the youngest of the six siblings. Virgilio attended Elementary and High School in Barahan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. He obtained a degree in Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, in 1979. From 1981 to 1989, he worked for the King Fahd University, Engineering Department, in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Virgilio moved to Yakima in 1989 and worked in Tree Top and Boise Cascade. Then moved to California in 1991, and there he obtained a Medical Assistant Certification. Virgilio retired when he returned to Yakima and focused on his health and helped take care of his mother. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching his favorite team, the Lakers, visiting the local thrift stores, listening to Eddie Peregrina and Scorpion songs, daily walks around his community, lunch dates at Minado Buffet with family and his sister, Patricia. He also enjoyed bonding-time playing Mahjong with his brothers, sister and sisters-in-law on the weekends. Virgilio is a dedicated husband, father, son and "uncle." He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Edna Picardal; two children: Darrell Picardal, Derrick Picardal; daughter-in-law: Rochell; grandchildren: Yzabell, Zyrell, grandson; brothers and sisters: Paquito Picardal (Perla), Manuel Picardal (Maria), Rodrigo Picardal (Vicky), Patricia Eck (Derek); Nieces and nephews: James (Jarissa, New Jersey), Aldrin (Annabelle), Alcindor, Jimmy (Kari), Gladys (Phabian), Paville, Vickie (Juanio), Lawrence (Marina), Mary (Neil), Laura (Peter) and Michael; And by many grandnieces and grandnephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister; Delia Garns. A Funeral Service will be held at Brookside Funeral Home (500 Prospect Road, Moxee, WA 98936) at 9:30am, on July 27, 2024. A Burial will follow at Tahoma Cemetery (1802 Tahoma Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902). Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.