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We remember Rommel Hansborough, whose spirit departed from us on Dec 26, 2024 at the age of 52. Rommel was a beacon of unwavering love, strength, faith, friendship and kindness, and left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him. Rommel C Hansborough was born on July 15, 1972, in Manila Philippines to Imelda Caynap Hansborough. Rommel's ethnicity was Filipino, Samoan and Indonesian. At the age of 8 years old he arrived in the United States and was adopted by Richard M. Hansborough. Rommel played football and basketball in high school. Rommel suffered Sudden Cardiac Death while on Active Duty in the United States Army. The doctors recommended ending life support. Rommel's sister Frances convinced their mother to give him more time. Rommel came out of his coma with extensive brain injury and couldn't walk. Rommel rehabilitated himself and went on to continue living his life to the fullest as a retired disabled Army veteran. He went on to marry and had 4 sons. In 2019, Rommel suffered a heart attack where he underwent bypass surgery. In 2022 Rommel was diagnosed with advanced heart failure and placed on a heart transplant list. He received a heart transplant in January 2023. In September 2024 his heart went into chronic rejection and was informed of his terminal prognosis. Despite the pain and the suffering, Rommel was brave and a pillar of strength. He spent quality time with his family. He especially enjoyed spending time with his 2-year-old grandson Kyland. Rommel loved life. He was a devout Catholic and active in the church community. Rommel loved to bowl and karaoke. He had many circles of friends. Rommel belonged to the church choir and love to sing and dance. Rommel loved watching sports. His favorite teams were the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders. He loved the Chicago Bulls. He held boxing parties for family and friends. He is known for his kindness and generosity. He drove the elderly to their appointments. He picked up his friend's children from school as well as his own. He lent money and gave money to those in need. He was always available to assist whether it be caregiving or just being there as a friend. Most of all Rommel loved children. As a devoted loving father, he was highly engaged in his sons' upbringing as the Stay at Home parent. Rommel watched over many children throughout the years besides his own children. This is shown in the love from all his nieces and nephews and close family friends who always felt their children were safe and happy in the Hansborough home. The same children are now adults with cherished memories of Rommel. Rommel loved having a home full of children. The Hansborough home was always full of love because of this. Rommel loved the beach and always felt at peace by the ocean. He loved to watch movies or throw football with his sons. Rommel loved to laugh. Rommel was laughing on his last day on Earth. It was Christmas Day and he was full of laughter and joy. Rommel was a beacon of light and hope. He was a survivor representing strength and fortitude. His resilient Spirit was witnessed by so many. His light has touched so many lives. Let the children carry this light forward in his legacy. We love you Rommel. Rommel is survived by his children Damian Quinn Hansborough, Christian Hansborough, Gabriel Hansborough, Noah Hansborough and his grandson Kyland Ronin Hansborough. Rommel had an extensive close family circle. He is survived by his sister Frances Castillo (Renato Castillo), her 2 children Frances Castillo (Leo Villalobos) and their children Kayla Villalobos, Dominic Villalobos, Braxton Villalobos and Maddox Villalobos; Michael Castillo (Jaquise Wilson) and their child Estelle Castillo; Rommel's sister Sharon Jimenez, his nephews Adam Jimenez (Katie Coto), Brian Jimenez and Joseph Jimenez and his son Joseph Jimenez Junior. Rommel also is survived by the mother of his sons Cecilia Catubo Hansborough and his in laws who he remained close with until his death, his Mother-In-Law Nenita Catubo (Joe Kennedy ) his sisters in laws Alicia Robinson (Oran Robinson), and Christine Catubo-Schrader (John Schrader) and their children Bien and Zach Schrader; his brother in law Eric Catubo (Laarni Catubo); his niece Alaina Catubo Davey (Jay Davey) and his nephew Enrico Catubo; his nieces Joeveseria Catubo and Zav Catubo; nephew Cesar Catubo and the mother of his grandson Kelsey Assing. He was loved and will be missed by so many. A viewing will take place on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Good Life Funeral Home from 5pm to 7pm. There will be a funeral mass on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 11am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. A military burial will take place on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 2:30pm at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.

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Rommel Caynap Hansborough

July 15, 1972 - December 26, 2024