Rosario Benida Daugherty Landon
August 6, 1909 - January 6, 2011
Obituary
ROSARIO BENIDA DAUGHERTY LANDON
Rosario was born August 6, 1909 in Guimaras, Iloilo, Philippines to George Daugherty and Juana Benida. Rosario passed away January 6, 2011 in Seattle, Washington at the age of 101 years old. Her nickname that she was best known by was Chayong.
Rosario’s father, George Daugherty, and Rosario’s future husband, George Landon, served together in the Cavalry during World War I in the Philippines. Rosario’s father had to return to America due to a medical condition. His son Alfred was to accompany him. Rosario, age 16, her beloved sister Virginia, age 6, and their mother Juana had to be left behind. Rosario’s father decided she should marry George Landon before his departure. George Landon was a very willing participant. On May 1, 1926 they were married in Angeles, Pampanga, in the Philippines. Rosario and George had six children, Irene, Alice, George Jr., Pearl, Frederick, and Jose.
Rosario’s husband George was killed in a truck accident while on duty in Fort Stotsenburg, Philippines on September 3, 1936. She was widowed at 27 years old. Rosario devoted the rest of her life to raising her children with the help of her mother Juana and her sister Virginia. Together they all survived World War II with the help of her sister Virginia and her husband Ruben Macapinlac. Throughout the 1950’s Rosario and all of her children were able to move to America one by one. The family settled into homes very near each other on Beacon Hill in Seattle.
Rosario lived a very full life in America. She babysat the grandchildren and cooked their favorite foods for them every day. She had a love of travel and visited many of the states including Hawaii and Alaska. She visited the Caribbean and went back to the Philippines many times. She also loved her Mariners and Sonics and read the sports section daily. She loved to discuss the Mariners with her grandsons.
Rosario’s hobbies included bingo, mah jong, and the casino. When Rosario couldn’t get around much anymore her grandson Michael taught her to play solitaire on the computer.
Rosario showed tremendous strength and perseverance in her life. She liked to tease and had a great sense of humor. Rosario will be remembered for her great personality. She was warm and friendly and a very caring person.
She was fortunate to have good health beyond her 95th birthday. Her last trip was to Arizona when she was 97 years old. She stayed for 3 months. Everybody loved her and she made many new friends including a couple of bikers from Texas.
Rosario is survived by her children: Alice Marcelo Borromeo, George Lita Landon, Pearl Landon and friend Myra Greenberg, and Frederick Shirley Landon. She also leaves behind 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband George Grant Landon, daughter, Irene, son Jose, brother, Alfred Daugherty, sisters, Lourdes Daugherty, and Virginia Macapinlac.
Graveside Services will be held for Rosario on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 1:00pm at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188.
Auntie –
I will always remember your warm smile and hugs. You, Ma and Mama are so very special to me. I miss those days when you stay over my house and play mahjong, you all filled my home with joy and laughter. I will forever miss you all my Golden Girls….i love you…
Auntie,
Your life touched everyone: family, friends, neighbors, strangers, rich or poor alike, learned or not….that’s the kind of magnitism you drew to all the
people around you. It is not easy and simple to be loved and adored, but with you, you simply opened your lips to smile, twinkled your eyes with warmth, and extended your arms to welcome all…..that was who you were and how you made others lives as wonderful as yours! You simply were the best at all facets and your brilliance never faded till the end.
We will miss you and our devotion to you as with the legacies you left us will remain forever to hold. Safe journey to you and carry with you our prayers and peace. God Bless, my favorite Auntie.
With love always,
Marlo
Grandma Rosario…your neighbor across the alley always loved to come use the fifteen words of Tagalog she knew with you, loved singing Dahil Sa ‘Yo for you. you were always interested, in anything, no matter what. love, Kristina
Auntie,
Thank you for the care and love that you gave us all these years. You and Babe took care of us when we first arrived in the U.S. You woke up early to make hearty breakfasts and “baon” for everyone working that day. Your dedication and hard work for your family is an inspiration to all of us. We all remember your smilng face… sense of humor and energy that always light up the room. It was always fun when you were around. Sorry we could not be there, but you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in eternal peace.
Grandma was someone dear and special to the Santos family of Surrey, Canada. We miss her very much.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Landons and related families. RIP Grandma, we love you and will always remember you.
Mama:
We are forever grateful for your loving care, especially to our sons when they were growing up under your guidance. You will remain in our hearts thru eternity. Rest in peace, Mama. Our Love and Prayers are with you always.
Grandma, you will always be in our hearts. We miss you so much! Love Michael, Sondra, Mercedes, Brandon, Christopher & Mikaela
Gramma – We miss you and love you very much. All of the talks,smiles, mariner game discussions, cooking shows we watched – will be missed so much!Thank you for all of the love and care you’ve given us.
Love Always, Mark and Tatum Susie!
auntie thank you for the wonderful memories you left in my life i will never forget . your nephew georgie macapinlac
Dearest Grandma Chay,
Heaven must be rejoicing now because they have you. I have always admired your positivity and great sense of humor. The last time we saw each other 5 yrs ago, I remember you told me fond memories w/ mom and we spent good times playing the slots. “, I remember you told me that the secret to long life is not to worry too much. Thank you for the beautiful memories Grandma. Your warmth & happy disposition will always be remembered.
You will always be in our prayers. With our love, Pinky & Family
“Aunting”,
Thank you so much for all the care, concern and love you have given me especially during my growing years in Makati. The guidance and assistance you have unselfishly given to me will forever be remembered not only by me but my whole family when I tell them stories about you great love, sacrifice and generosity.
God grant you eternal rest and peace together with Mama and Papa and the rest of our departed family members.
With all our love and prayers,
Beth
ROSARIO WAS MARRIED TO MY GREAT GRANDMOTHERS BROTHER GEORGE LANDON
MY CONDOLENCENCES RO THE FAMILY, THE ONLY ONE I HAVE HAD CONTACT WITH IS DAUGHTER PEARL LANDON