Rosita Valdez Acob Obituary (1928

Inang was born on January 28, 1928 in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. During her elementary years, Inang would always giggle whenever one of her classmates in particular was asked to sing; this irritated him. His name was Arsenio Acob. World War II broke out when Inang had just entered her early teen years. Shortly after, Inang was reunited with her old classmate Arsenio. When Arsenio saw her, he commented, “Oh, you’re grown up now.” Inang replied, “AND SO WHAT?” Though she had many suitors, Papang proceeded to court her. He would sit outside of her classroom to wait for her, and one day he pinned a rose on her dress so that everyone would know he was the only suitor for her. Inang and Papang got married on March 6, 1948. Papang began his lifelong teaching career in 1949 with Inang by his side. They had nine children: 6 daughters and 3 sons. While in the Philippines, Papang was assigned to teach in different barrios (towns). In every barrio he was assigned, whether there was a church building or not, Inang and Papang managed to have a church service every Sunday. If there were no pastors, Papang would deliver the sermon while their children were the choir with Inang as the choir director. In January 1968, Inang remained in the Philippines with the kids while Papang came to Wapato, Washington, U.S.A. for the teaching opportunity of a lifetime. After 6 months, Papang bought a house in preparation for the arrival of their entire family. On April 19, 1969, Inang was reunited with the love of her life, Arsenio, together with all nine children. Inang enjoyed a beloved lifelong partner in Papang until he departed on March 15, 2012. Though losing Papang was hard, we were blessed to have another 12 years to spend with our sweet, caring, and wonderful Inang. Inang and Papang built a strong foundation for their family, rooted in the love of Jesus Christ. God remains faithful to the family as they strive to maintain the unity, connection, and commitment to service instilled by our Inang and Papang. The Acob family is survived by eight of their 9 children, along with 7 in-laws and additional family member: Teresita Olive Gambito (Marcelo), Jane Wu (Joseph), Mely Davenport (Stephen), Juliet Capp (Kenneth), Romeo Acob, Norma Rau (Zachary), Noly Acob (Ann), Carmen Innes (Duane), and Dick Moen; 36 grandchildren and in-laws: Omar Gambito (Maria), David Wu, Rachel Navarro (Euselito), Nathaniel Davenport (Jennifer), Jonathan Davenport (Deanna), Rebekah McCullough (Michael), Shaine Jaime, Philip Capp (Amy), Joseph Capp (Shannon), Nicole Acob Hollingshead, Mark Acob (Ginger), Brandon Acob, Steven Acob, Raelynn Acob, Matthew Acob, Andrew Acob, Kasey Acob, Alyssa Acob, Zimahdar Rau, Joshua Rau, Leah Rau, Sarah Rau, Gabriel Rau, Benjamin Parker, Adam Acob, Kristin Innes (Bonnie), and James Innes; and 21 great-grandchildren: Isaac Gambito, Nicholas Gambito, Jacob Gambito, Joanna Grace Navarro, Ezekiel Josiah Navarro, Henry Davenport, Jack Davenport, Charlotte Davenport, Noah Davenport, Emma Rose Davenport, Myles McCullough, Mariko Lulu McCullough, Knox McCullough, Avery Dessai, Stella Dessai, Charles Capp, Eloise Capp, Tristen Acob, Makenzie Acob, Elianna Acob, and Aspen Rosita Innes. There is also still one living sibling of Rosita: Marcela Valdez Bandahala. She was preceded in death by her husband Arsenio Acob, father Juan Valdez Jr, mother Juanita Mendoza Valdez, sister Electrica Mendiguarin, son Rosenio Acob, granddaughter Sarah Davenport, and great-grandson Max McCullough. During her final days at home with the family, Inang was surrounded with love, prayers, and hymns – similar to the nightly devotions Inang and Papang would lead. Inang celebrated life and God’s glory until her dying breath on February 29, 2024. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. David Lindgren, Apple family medicine staff and Astria home hospice for their compassionate excellent loving care to Rosita and her family. The family would also like to thank Pastor Curt McFarland, the Filipino Community hall staff, and Fountain of Living Water church for the use of their sanctuary, and the staff of Valley Hills Funeral Home for their kindness and care for the family during this time.