Tessie Bondoc Ronningen

of Portland Oregon

 

March 30, 1950 – February 11, 2022

On the evening of February 11, 2022 Tessie passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with diabetes. Tessie was born to Nicholas Capulong and Bernaldina Bondoc on March 30, 1950 in Tarlac, City Philippines. She is the second youngest of 8 children.

After high school Tessie studied Psychology at Osias College. She was part of a family of great musicians and loved to sing. She played in many various locations throughout her lifetime. While performing at Subic Bay Military Base in 1973 she met

Ken Ronningen Sr.  Tessie returned with Ken back to Camp Pendleton where they established their relationship. After marrying, they returned to Klamath Falls Oregon where she continued to pursue her dreams and career of being a singing artist. It was then that the band Freddie Smith and the Cajuns was formed. Tessie traveled with the band to many locations, working hard at her dream and dealing black jack, all the while raising her family. Many years later Tessie moved to Portland Oregon.

Tessie very much enjoyed shopping, traveling, cooking and going to the casinos.

Tessie loved being with her family and friends and always did all she could to love and support them. She will be forever missed by all of the lives that she touched.

 

          Tessie was preceded in death by:

Father: Nicholas Capulong

Mother: Bernaldina Bondoc

Sister: Segundina Hidalgo

Brothers: Silvino Capulong

                Angel Capulong

                Amado Capulong

                Melanio Capulong

Son: Richard Ronningen

          Tessie is survived by:

Spouse: William Anderson III

Brothers: Eugenio Capulong and wife Marilyn

                  Danilo Capulong

Sister: Raymunda Vinluan

Children:

Cecilia Escalona and husband William

Rhoneil Reyes and wife Mercedita

Kenneth Ronningen Jr and wife Karolyn

William Anderson IV and wife Jennifer

Grandchildren:

Latisha Ronningen-Fjermestad and husband Anders

Haleigh Rust

Emmah Ronningen

Ian Escalona

Ivan Escalona

Timothy Reyes

Erica Reyes

Ella Reyes

Maria Reyes

Reina Reyes

Lillian Anderson

Rylie Anderson

William Anderson V

 

Great Grandchildren:

Kaia Fjermestad

Nolan Fjermestad

Mila Fjermestad

Vance Fjermestad

 

Along with many nieces, nephews and cousins

A celebration of life will be held in Klamath Falls Oregon.

Please email Kenny for more information and to RSVP at:  mtnbull@gmail.com