Severiano "Ven" Gerardo

With grateful hearts and deep love, we celebrate the remarkable life of Severiano "Ven" Gerardo—a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, respected soldier, accomplished engineer, and faithful servant of God. Born in the Philippines to †Aquilino and †Marcelina Gerardo, Ven was raised in a close-knit family with seven siblings: †Apolonia Gerardo-Villanueva, †Jose Gerardo, Prescilla Gerardo-Torres, Benita GerardoMerino, †Edna Gerardo, Osmundo Gerardo, and Elias Gerardo. From an early age, he embraced the values of discipline, humility, faith, and hard work that would define his life. Ven was both a proud Colonel in the Philippine Army and a dedicated Electrical Engineer, serving his country and community with honor, discipline, and integrity. After retiring in the Philippines, he moved to the United States in 2004, where he continued to live a life rooted in faith and love. He was the beloved husband of his late first wife, †Anacleta Candelaria Gerardo, with whom he shared the joy of raising their family. Together they welcomed their children, Maria Teresa Gerardo Geminiano and Andres "Bong" Gerardo, and later celebrated the additions of their spouses, Leomeldo Geminiano and Arlene Gerardo. Ven's greatest pride was watching his family grow through his grandchildren—Jon Melvin, Ira Nadine, Kimberlee, Michael "Miko," and Michelle "Miki"—and later his treasured great-grandchildren, Amity and Josiah. In 2011, God blessed Ven with a second chapter of companionship when he married his late second wife, †Ligaya Gerardo, in Jacksonville, Florida. Ven found happiness in life's simple pleasures. He loved Western and cowboy movies, historical films, classical music, Ilocano love songs, Sunday brunches, family buffets, and conversations filled with laughter. Above all, he cherished time spent with those he loved. His quiet presence brought comfort, his wisdom offered guidance, and his unwavering love made everyone feel at home. Those who knew Ven will remember him for his kindness, patience, humility, courage, and steadfast faith. He led not through loud words but through quiet example, showing strength with gentleness and love without condition. While our hearts grieve his absence, we rejoice in the promise that he now rests peacefully in the presence of our Lord. His life was a beautiful testimony of faith, service, sacrifice, and unconditional love. His legacy lives on in every life he touched and in every lesson he leaves behind. "Well done, good and faithful servant." — Matthew 25:23

Severiano "Ven" Gerardo

November 8, 1936 - July 10, 2026