BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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DeYoung Shoreline Chapel

7676 SHORELINE DR

Stockton, California

Rosalio Caballero Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 12, 2017.

Rosalio (Sleepy) Caballero



Born June 2, 1927 – September 12, 2017



90 years old.





Rosalio was born in Los Angeles, California to (late) Rosalio and (late) Florence Caballero-Tibon (late) Frank Tibon Sr. He has been a resident of Stockton, California for eighty years. Rosalio was in the Coast Guard in 1945. He began a boxing careen in San Joaquin Valley. The memory is still fresh in the older community. There was a total of 300 Plus fights in the Bantam and fly weight division. Rosalio worked at Diamond Walnut in Stockton and retired in 1985, after 29 years.



He was a lifetime member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, since child hood. Moose Lodge, Stockton Chapter, accepted him into their brotherhood. He was the first Filipino to join! He is a lifetime member of F.A.H.N.S. (Filipino American Historical Society) one of the original founders of the chapter in Stockton, California. The past Mayor Podesta presented him with a boxing banner of Sleepy fighting. In honor of Little Manila, it hung on a pole by South Center and Lafayette street. He is also a member of the American Legion Post.





He loved his devoted wife Eulene (Cookie) Caballero and his (5) children.



Son Mike Caballero, daughter Jolene Caballero-Gibson, son John (Petra) Caballero, daughter Elena (Dan) Caballero-Rillon, daughter Roselene (Hernan Ernie) Caballero-Cortez



And his (14) Grand Children



Felicia, Michael, David, Shaon, Aaron, Cory, Dale, John Jr., Nikolaus, Mike Jr., Gabriel, Marissa, Joseph, Maxine.



And (14) Great Grand Children



Isaac, Mariah, Gabriella, Kingston, Vincent, Jaylen, Jazlyn, Koli, Keoni, Aroon, Aharun, Isabel, Zoie, Zadie





He loved his brothers and sisters the, (late) Sue Mangrobang (Jay), Gene (Janet) Tibon, (late) David (Johanna) Tibon, (late) Frank Jr. (Lupie) Tibon, Joyce (Bob) Balandra, Larry (Angie) Caballero, Florencio (Sherry) Caballero.





Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, Elder and Friend to many. You will be missed by many and loved by all!



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October 1, 2017

Monique

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we can face. But please know that the memory of Rosalio will never be forgotten by our Heavenly Father. Please accept my deepest condolences.

September 23, 2017

Rich Benitez Sr

Many fond memories with you 'Sleep', we had such great times together. My condolences to all the family. We've lost a good man but his memory remains forever!

September 22, 2017

Maxine & Jacoby Contreras-Filholm

I love you Grandpa, you will forever be in our hearts. I will cherish our memories together, like when you taught me how to throw my first punch. We love and miss you Grandpa! Watch over us, muah!

September 22, 2017

May you find peace and comfort in the wonderful gift God has given us mentioned in John 3:16 during this time of stress. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
~ The Lofton Family

September 21, 2017

Melissa Samson

Rest in peace uncle

September 21, 2017

Laura

Rest in Peace

September 21, 2017

Don Guzman

The Guzman family sends our deepest sympathy to the entire Caballero Family. We have a lot of great memories with the Caballero Family! Rest in Peace Sleepy!

September 20, 2017

Family

Jackie Arrington

I'll never forget your incredible disposition, you've always been good humored, light hearted and family orientated. When we heard you were sick and came to pray, you prayed instead and for all of us. I thank God for you, and thank God you are safe with Him. We will surely miss you in this world. Love your niece Jackie.

September 20, 2017

Michael Tibon

May you rest in Peace,The Tibon Family sends our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

September 20, 2017

Dan "Rhumpus" Rillon

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FATHER AND YOU ALWAYS WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS!!!!

September 20, 2017

Jolene Gibson

To My Loving Dad, The Family Patriarch will forever remain in my Heart. So many treasured memories we now have, to remind us of just how truly special you made it be. Until I see you again. Love You Always Kaki

September 19, 2017

Dale and Ashley Rillon

September 19, 2017

Dale Rillon

Will always love and miss you Grandpa "Sleepy"

September 18, 2017

Frances Tibon-Estoista

Rest In Peace dear Uncle - until we meet again.
I imagine you're enjoying a game of rummy with our other beloved family members; please give them all our love.

With love and gratitude for all you accomplished, and the proud legacy you leave behind.
Your niece,
Frances Tibon-Estoista and family

September 17, 2017

Mariah Anderson

To My Grandpa John, The Caballero family & friends, I extend my heartfelt sympathy.
My deepest condolences and most utter two respect goes to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers and my heart aches for your loss. May your many memories of Grandpa Sleepy help to sustain you at this most difficult time.
I love you all.

September 16, 2017

Rosie and Ernie Caballero- Cortez

I miss you so much daddy... but i will have a little token of you to take back with me to Alaska. You were the father and grandfather anyone could every ask for. You will forever be in our hearts and minds. Love your baby girl

September 15, 2017

Rosie Caballero

I miss you so much daddy... but i will have a little token of you to take back with me to Alaska. You were the father and grandfather anyone could every ask for. You will forever be in our hearts and minds. Love your baby girl

September 14, 2017

Jihn Caballero

To My Dad ,you will be Missed, But, Forever in my Heart. Love You Always, Love Your Son Johnny& Daughter Peach The Caballeros of Oregon

September 14, 2017

Daughter

Elena Rillon-Caballero

Love you Daddy. I know you are out of pain. I miss you already.

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