H. Tito Blanco
December 12, 1923 - March 28, 2006
Obituary
H. Tito BLANCO
December 12, 1923-March 28, 2006. A wonderful and cherished husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Tito is survived by his loving wife Gloria of 58 years; his four daughters, Suzanne Eddie Constant, Bellingham, Roxanne Charles Blanco-Mitchell, Seattle, Marcia Kelly Loreth, Renton and Lisanne Blanco, Seattle; seven grandchildren Yancey, Denise, Andrea, Melissa, K.J., Wills, and Shayne; six great-grandchildren and one sister and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his son Daniel in 1994. Born in EL Paso, TX, he attended Austin High School where he met his wife Gloria. He graduated from Texas Western College of Mines with degree in Business Economics. Tito proudly served in the US Army and Air Force during WWII and Korea. He was stationed at Fairchild Air Force base and moved to Seattle in 1954 where he has resided ever since. He was the owner of Broadway Insurance Agency for 45 years and was still actively working at the age of 82. He was a UW Husky football season ticket holder for 42 years. Tito was a proud member of the Eagles, Elks, and American Legion. He enjoyed gardening, exercising, and traveling with his wife. He loved dining and dancing every Saturday night, had a great passion for wine and a good joke. Tito generously donated to many different organizations. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to Life Long Aids or Mercy Corps. A celebration of his life and reception will be held on April 10, 2006 at 10:00 AM at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, SW 128th and Ambaum. The interment will immediately follow at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent. Please sign the online memorial guest book at bonneywatson.com.
sorry we didn’t make it down for dinner Gramp. You will be truly missed. I will never forget you and I would do anything for one more afternoon game…just you and me.
love your number one grandson
Anyone who ever met you will have an empty place in their heart, dear Frappy!
We are thinking about all of you, and praying that your amazing strength as a family sees you through this tough time.
From the Macias family Rudy Sr.and Chris,Maria and Orville Mall, Leo and Yolanda, and Rudy Jr.and his wife Judy our thoughts are with your family.
We will greatly miss our long time friend. Gloria our hearts reach out to you.
Fondest Memories from our family to Yours Gloria
Idris and Valerie and Ruth and Jim and Daniel and Andrew
Grampa, I love you so much. I’m so glad I came and saw you. I will tell my four children of all the wonderful memories and of how much I love you. You made each one of us grandchildren feel like your very favorite. No one can ever fill your shoes. I will miss getting mail from you, I will miss you calling me “My favorite granddaughter from Bellingham”. . . took me a few years to realize I was your ONLY granddaughter in Bellingham! You have set a wonderful example for our family of a devoted husband, dad, friend and grandfather. Give Uncle Dan a kiss and hug from me. I’m so glad you are with him now.
Sending love and sympathy to you, Gloria and all the family. I will pray that your warm and loving memories will soon replace the loss you now feel.
Tito,
Thank you for all the years.
You are missed …
I did not personally know Mr. Blanco, but if his kind, loving daughter, Roxanne, is any reflection of his character, he must have been a great man.
All my sincerest condolences to his loving and grieving family members.
Connie McCrery
The rehearsal dinner at Marcia’s house the night before Andrea’s wedding and Tito thought it would be a great idea and really funny if I ate a hot pepper, but then promptly got me some milk when my face turned red!
Gloria, Marsh, and the rest of the girls. I am so honored to have been at several of your family parties and to have been around Tito. I remember him as very gracious and handsome with a quiet and cute sense of humor. My thoughts are with you all. Love, Giuliana
What an amazing man who was a part of an amazing family! You will be truly missed and always remembered.
To the Loreth family: My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Lean on each other for support and always talk about him.
Gloria Suzie and Eddie, Sorry for your loss.
Ron
Dear Auntie,
We are thinking of you today and praying for God to comfort you with His love. Uncle Tito was such a cool, fun and loving uncle. I am so glad Julie and I were able to go to Seattle. I will always remember him for his suttle jokes and the way he shared his wisdom as he spoke.
To my cousins, I love you, and wish I could be there with you to share in the celebration of his life. May God Bless all of you!
love Mary Yetta
Aunt Gloria and Cousins,
I was so sadden to hear of Uncle Tito’s passing. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with each of you today. May God Bless you. All My Love, Steve & Leona
Dear Auntie Gloria & Cousins,
We’re thinking of you during this time and reflecting on our special memories with Uncle Tito.
Love to all,
Walter, Ashley, Riley, Madison & Christopher
Romans 8:38-39
Dear Gloria and Childern, My condolences and to say Tito will always be remembered for his generosity and the laughter we shared together.Sincerely Fred
We were so sorry to hear about the death of your father, Roxanne. Although we never met him, he sounds like a wonderful husband and father, and we know from what you have said about him that he will be lovingly remembered and missed so much by all of your family. Please accept our condolences.
My sincerest condolences to your family. Tito was a valued asset to the Broadway Business District of Capitol Hill for nearly half a century. He always had a smile and willingness to help. I personally will miss his honesty, integrity and work ethic. He carried my insurance policy when I moved to Seattle in 1983.
My heart goes out to you on your loss. I didn’t know your family well but did go to school with Daniel at St. Bernadette’s. Sorry to hear about his passing. My best to all of you. God Bless you all.