Dr. Paul M. Laygo

May 8, 1930 - December 1, 2020

Paul Laygo, much beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and leader in the Filipino-American community, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2020. He was 90 years old. Paul was born to Pablo and Elisea Laygo on May 8, 1930, in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines. He married his sweetheart and beauty queen, Lois, on her birthday in 1951. He graduated from the University of the Philippines as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and moved to the United States to work as a veterinarian with the United States Department of Agriculture. He loved the United States. He was very dedicated to the local Filipino American community and after he retired, he poured himself and his personal resources into community work. He and Lois sacrificed to secure the Fil-Am building in Fresno, known for civic, social and cultural events, and they became avid supporters of many Filipino clubs and activities. He was a proud Grand Night of the St. Anthony of Padua Knights of Columbus Council. As world travelers, Paul and Lois influenced their children’s love of exploration, art, enjoyment of the natural world, and human diversity. He also took pride in volunteerism as three of his children went into military service. Paul was thoroughly devoted to the Catholic Faith, his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his many friends, and the Filipino community. The void he leaves behind will never be filled but his love will continue to thrive for generations. Paul was preceded in death by his wife Lois, daughter Estrella Parker, and son-in-law Dan O'Brien. He leaves behind his children: Vickie Veen and her husband John, Lisa Nadeau and her husband Rick, Joseph Laygo and his wife Norma, Charles Laygo and his wife Lanie, Paul Anthony Laygo and his wife Patricia, son-in-law Henry Parker Sr., and his grandchildren: Shawn, Natasha, Henry Jr., Tiffany, Paul Jr., Sarah, Jonathan, Casey, Joseph Jr., Megan, Charles Jr., Veronica, Amanda, Brittany, Stacy, Brandon; and 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Light Funeral Home on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A Funeral Liturgy celebrated by Rev. Msgr. Patrick McCormick will be held at Chapel of the Light Funeral Home at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. Due to CoVid restrictions, the family is asking everyone to attend via the zoom link provided below. There are tight restrictions in place due to the pandemic and Chapel of the Light is requesting for everyone to remain safe and healthy and please attend via zoom. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. _________________________________________________ ZOOM LINK FOR FUNERAL SERVICE: Michael Rabara is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom honoring Dr. Paul Laygo Funeral Services Time: Dec 11, 2020 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81505143744?pwd=MDk3S3hYVHYvalBndTN3bWV5TDVZdz09 Meeting ID: 815 0514 3744 Passcode: 088212 One tap mobile +16699006833,,81505143744#,,,,,,0#,,088212# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,81505143744#,,,,,,0#,,088212# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 815 0514 3744 Passcode: 088212 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbfKRLc9SF