Benigno ''Ben'' D. Tejero Obituary (1904 - 2002)

Ben D. Tejero FARMINGTONa"Ben D. Tejero, age 97, passed away on August 16, 2002, in Farmington, Utah. He was born on November 9, 1904 in the Philippine Islands to Dalmacio and Ramona Tejero. Ben married Margarita J. Trujillo and they later divorced. He was a veteran of WWII and served in the Army in the First Filipino Infantry. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Ben worked for J. Frank Morgan & Sons, Golden, John and Mark of Layton, and then for Black Island Farms in Syracuse. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and outdoor activities. He enjoyed family activities and loved his family and being around them. He also enjoyed traveling to Wendover, Nevada. His grandchildren were the love of his life, he loved them very much. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, a brother and one great grandson. Ben is survived by his children, Dale V. (Mary G.) Tejero of Syracuse, Utah, Maria Ramona (Larry) Archuleta of Rancho Cordova, California, Manny Tejero of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Amelinda P. Tejero of Bountiful, Utah. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 August 20, 2002 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 August 21, 2002