Ponciano E. Acode was born May 14, 1928, on Puro Island near Santo Nino in Eastern Samar, Philippines, and died Oct. 7, 2016, at Fidalgo Care Center in Anacortes, Wash.

He is survived by his loving wife, Pablea O. Acode; brother, Pol M. Acode; sister, Teresa Acode Chinel; daughters, Lea A. Shupe and Helen O. Avila; son, Jun O. Avila Jr.; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson.

He was preceded in death by seven siblings and his son E7 Efren M.

Acode retired from the U.S. Army. A private service was held by his Oak Harbor family prior to cremation. His remains will return to the Philippines.