Benjamin Menancio
November 1, 1960 ~ July 30, 2011
Benjamin Menancio passed away on July 30, 2011 in Temecula, California. He was born on November 19, 1960 in Japan. He is survived by his loving wife, Marvanne Menancio; his sons, Brandon, Bryan and Marlon; his parents, Ben and Leticia Menancio; his brother, Jessie; sisters, Yolanda and Melissa. A viewing is scheduled for Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at England Family Mortuary from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a vigil at 7. The funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Mr. Menancio will be buried with honors at Riverside National Cemetery at 1:15 on Thursday, Staging Area 2. Services: 10:00AM at St. Catherine's Catholic Church on Thursday, August 4th, 2011 (map/driving directions) Cemetery: Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd Riverside, CA 92518 (map/driving directions)
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“Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.” John 14. And Jesus said;”ye believe in God, believe also in Me.” In MY Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. I will see you when I get ther Benjamin. Love You.
Be encouraged and know that the Lord God saw fit to take Benjie to his heavenly home. We all have great memories of Benjie. I remember him as being a friend to all and a perfect gentleman. Now we must pray God’s grace and mercy for the love ones that he left behind.
Benji, Where is my buddy Benji ? Benji, I remember our happy times as kids in Bayview Naval Housing in SanDiego(1973-75)-Me and my older brother Frank playing many, many Basketball games on the court in Bayview. I also remember talking Benji into catching a bus to the San Diego Arena to watch Earth Wind and Fire in concert-we froze outside the arena afterwards and Benji’s dad drove us back home. It was worth it though. Myself am a decent percussionist on Latin/Brazilian drums, etc. and Benji and emailed about someday me visiting San Diego and maybe a chance to hear his group. It is hard for me lose a Benji as a friend from happier times. Take care Jessie and family-never will I forget you all. Eddie and older brother Frank is/will be heartbroken.
Benjie, my childhood friend, your presence will be missed, it was truly an honor to have known you. My prayers extend to the Menancio family.
Benjie, you will be missed my little brother. Our Lord has called you to be by his side sooner than we liked. To the Menancio family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord continue to give you strength during these difficult times. Benjie, Vince and I were like brothers throughout High School and unfortunately, we’ve lost touch. My heart aches and sadden that that we lost a good man, a good friend and a very talented musician. God Bless.
God Bless you Benji and your family even unto your eternal rest. We, your Boom Family, will always have you in our hearts and minds.
God Bless You, Boom Brother
God has added another Boomer to his heavenly marching band. MIss you my frat my friend. Keep making music up in heaven. love you always Baby Cub Spr ’78
Grace and Peace…..to the Menancio family. May the Grace and Peace of our Heavenly Father be with you, and strengthen you during this time of need!!!
Heart felt prayers to Benji’s family
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Benjamin. He was always such a kind spirit who enjoyed music. My prayers are with the family at this time. May God bless and keep you.
I have fond memories of Benji from our days in the Sonic Boom Tower of Power section. He was and will always be a source inspiration to many. God bless and comfort each of you and shine His light upon you always.
I played in the saxophone section with Benjamin. He had a beautiful spirit. I will always remember him.
I’m so sorry for your lost! Benji was a good friend I knew in jr. high and high school. I was hoping to get together next years, when the family and I came out to San Diego. I regret not having not done so sooner. I wish I could attend the mass on Thursday, but I live in Texas. So I will tell you now, you and his sons are in my prayers. To Benji, it was an honor to have known you and rest in pease! So long my friend!
May God continue to bless your family during this season!!!!!!
May God give you strength in this very difficult time.
May the lord be with all of you during this time. Benny was a good friend and he will be missed….Gob Bless.
Much love and prayer to the family and friends of our brother Benjie. Benjie was a great guy andwe had many fun times at JSU while in the Sonic Boom of the South.
My beloved brother, sleep in the arms of the most high.
My Brother and Friend it will not be the same knowing you are not here, I will truly miss you. To the Menancio Family, my deepest heartfelt condolences cherish all memories as I will. God Bless.
My condolences to your family. I pray God continue to give you the strength in dealing with you loss. God bless. He will certainly be missed. My band name is:Princess Darkness. Class of 79. He was truly talented and loved by the Boom family.
My deepest condolences to Benji’s family. May you find peace in knowing that Benjie is looking down on you and will forever Have a place in your heart. God Bless you and comfort you.
My deepest condolences to the Menancio family. Benjie was the consummate musician and friend. He had a spirit of love, compassion and fraternity. May God bless and keep you all during this time.
My Gosh! My heart sank when I just now discovered the passing of a dear friend. Ben and I served together for a couple of years in the Army at Fort Polk, Louisiana. We both served together in 4-12 and 3-1 Cav. We became very close friends…. Ben was Best Man at our wedding. Bo (my Wife) and I will miss you dearly. Marvanne, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless Ben, a great Man, Officer, and Friend. Ed Bator
My heart goes out to the Menancio family and all the other family members Benji acquired over the years as a Frat of Kappa Kappa Psi, and The Sonic Boom of the South at Jackson State. Benji was the ultimate, cool big brother and fellow sax player that we all looked up to and learned from. His legacy will forever live strong in our hearts and the stories we continue to tell. Much love Benji….AEA!!
My heartfelt condolences to the Manancio family. Although I never marched with Benji but as a member of the Tower of Power and Kappa Kappa Psi, I heard many great things about him. May his soul rest in peace and his spirit live on in our memories.
My heartfelt condolences to the Menancio Family. Benji will be missed by so many. His Sonic Boom Family grieves with you. God Bless.
my prayers are with you and your family at this time. Be blessed and stay strong.
My prayers are with your family. Benji you will be greatly missed. Spring ’79 YE Chapter JSU.
Our heartfelt condolences to Benji’s family. God knows we grieve, understands our sorrow, and comforts us. May our Lord Jesus Christ who gave us everlasting comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and give you strength in every good thing you do and say. 2 Thessalonians 2: 16-17
Peace be with you
rest in Peace Benji
Rest in peace Brother… You are in our thoughts and will be truely missed.
Rest in peace frat. You made a difference in the music world and abroad. KKPsi Spring 84.
Rest in peace my brother! No more pain
Rest in peace my brother! Tower of Power, Kappa Kappa Psi! , Omega Psi Phi !!
Rest in peace, Benji. Having mached with you in the “Sonic Boom”, will always be cherished. My prayers go out to your family.
Sorry for your lost, I will always keep benji in my heart. He was a true friend and a great musican
To my frat brother, Benji, you will be missed. Rest in peace. The small town of Belzoni, MS, will never forget you with your big heart. Our prayers are with your family at this time. May God keep you in his arms of protection.
To the Benjamin Menancio family, my heartfelt condolences go out to you. I met Benji when I became a member of the Sonic Boom of the South! I will keep all of you in my prayers. Rest in Peace my brother!
To the family of Benji, I met your son, husband father or relative in thie Summer of 1978, he was a Freshman in Band camp at JSU and so was I. I will never forget the mild mannered but opened mind person that he was. For four years he and many more of us marched in a band that enertain many. I am sure he will be truly missed but just know he is playing his sax for a higher power and that we will see and hear him again. May God keep his arms around your entire family and as i will keep you in my prayers.
To the Family, An original Boomer, I never met Benji. Because he is, and will always be a Sonic Boomer, I feel he is a part of my family. Peace be with all of you during this sorrowful time. With love and prayers.
To the family: though it has been years Benji was a part of our extended family. May God give you peace during this time of grief. You are in our prayers.
To the Manancio family, you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one and my dear boom brother Benji. I met him in 1981 during Sonic Boom band camp. I dreaded those “PT” sessions that he led so early in the morning……..but I must say, he had a heart of gold…..rest in Peace my musical brother…..
We will trutly miss you. Are prayers are with the family during this time. May God comfort and keep you. Love Pop, Sue and family
With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, I write this expression of sympathy to the family of Benji.
You and the other members of the Boom constantly motivated all of us to Be Stronger, March Harder,and ALWAYS Play with Heart and Soul. The highest honor one can bestow upon another is to pass on the treasures of Kindness, Humility, Loyalty and LOVE which they have so freely shared. GOD Bless YOU for BLESSING US! Thank you for being a shining light………Praying for your family NOW and ALWAYS.