Lucilo Saguman Crame

October 10, 1949 – April 28, 2026

For nine years, Lucilo "Tatay" Saguman Crame crossed the Pacific twice a year. 180 days in Mexico, Missouri taking care of his family here. 180 days in the Philippines taking care of his family there. He did that over and over again because that is what the man did. He showed up wherever he was needed. He never stopped. He was here doing what he wanted to do.

Tatay was born on October 10, 1949, in Talalora, Philippines, the fifth child and son of Alejandro Orbong and Pelagia Adoma (Saguman) Crame. He joined the Philippine Army at the age of 19 and obtained the rank of Sergeant. Shortly after separating from his army service he joined the Seafarers and became a seaman on a merchant ship. He spent thirty years at sea as a Boatswain. That is a working man's rank, earned on deck in every kind of weather. He was a proud Catholic and found his place at St. Brendan's Church here in Mexico, Missouri.

Tatay loved growing things. Every time he came to Mexico he would plant the garden and feed the chickens. When he went back to the Philippines he would start the garden there so he could feed people. He would dry out seeds and keep them for the next growing season. He always wanted to arrive in Mexico in late February or early March so he had plenty of time to start them. He would call ahead to make sure the soil, the cups and seeds were waiting. He got off the plane and went straight to work. He would start with the flower beds at the hotel pulling weeds, getting the ground ready, putting things in order. That was Tatay.

He valued education deeply. Although he earned a high school diploma himself, he made sure all his children went to college. Then he went further he shouldered the full cost of college for multiple nieces and nephews as well. He paid the full expense of college for many family members.  He expected every one of his children to be a college graduate and he made sure of it. He valued education as one of the most important gifts you could give someone. All his grand kids are college graduates, in college, or not yet eligible for college.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nilda Delbo Patino Crame, and his siblings Felicisimo Saguman Crame, Alejandro Jr. Adona Crame, and Uldarrico Saguman Crame.

He is survived by:

His second wife, Shirley V. De Castro Crame of Metro Manila, Philippines.

His daughter, Ruth Crame Gold of Mexico, Missouri, and her husband Richard P. Gold. Their children: Icy P. Crame, Miles C. Gold, and Calvin C. Gold.

His son Ronnie P. Crame and wife Jessamy V. Crame of Metro Manila, Philippines. Their children: Jaeron Matthew V. Crame and Jessanie Gayle V. Crame.

His son Rosito P. Crame and wife Janet N. Crame of Metro Manila, Philippines. Their children: Francis Gabriel N. Crame, Rosanne Ysabel N. Crame, and Valerie Mae N. Crame.

His son Federico P. Crame and wife Anagrace V. Crame of Metro Manila, Philippines. Their child: Sioux-Charys Federique V. Crame.

His stepchildren through Shirley:

John Vishir Carandang and the children's mother Ria Molleda Carandang of Metro Manila, Philippines. Their children: Khurt Vincent Carandang, Kyle Vienne Carandang, and Isaiah Vicsher Carandang.

Ma. Sherevi Carandang and her husband Richard Baniqued of Metro Manila, Philippines. Their children: (Renier) Marlon Marasigan Jr., Ma. Amara Baniqued, and Savannah Baniqued.

Kristine Ansano and her husband Roel Ansano Jr. of Toronto, Canada.

His surviving siblings: Mercedes Crame Matias, Gertrudes Saguman Crame, Florencio Adona Crame, Charito Crame Bigay, Florida Crame Munar and Georgina Crame Nery.

Lucilo Saguman Crame served his country. He worked the sea for three decades. He raised his family in the Philippines. When his daughter made her life in America, he made sure she was never without her father. And he made sure his sons and stepchildren in the Philippines never was without him also. He found his faith and kept it. For the last nine years he split his time between two continents with the people who loved him the most.

Funeral services will be held on May 13, 2026 at Arnold's Funeral Home, Mexico.