Norberto L. Tayag - Obituary

orberto, “Bert” Tayag, 63, a recent resident of Bowie, MD passed away in the 1st hour of November 28, 2020, at Washington Hospital Center surrounded by his loving family. Bert was born on June 6, 1957 in Manila, Philippines to Ricardo Mallari Tayag (deceased) and Teresita Loyzaga Tayag. Bert was preceded in death by his older brother, Ramonchito (Chito), and survived by his sisters Rowena Tayag Reodica, and Teri Estrellado. He graduated from Strayer University where he earned his B.S. Degree in Computer Information Systems, and held various I.T. positions for various large companies and government contractors in the DMV area. Bert had many talents such as drawing and creating ANYTHING into useful gadgets or ‘toys’ to entertain and amuse himself. He was fond of modifying or converting ANYTHING into something of his imagination. He would “improve” ANYTHING, just to his liking, often to the dismay of Dana, his wife, who would sit back shaking her head. His hobbies were collecting – ANYTHING, depending on his mood at the moment, from actual cars & motorcycles to Matchbox cars and silver jewelry. To Bert, it was why have just ‘one’ of something he liked, if it came in other colors…within reason, he would also get the other colors. “Save it for the kids or grandkids” (who he cherished), became his motto. He shared his love of music with his family listening to his favorite artists such as Santana, The Eagles and Cat Stevens. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Bert was best known for his stylish fedora hats, sense of humor and straightforward thinking. We are deeply saddened by his loss and will miss him dearly. He is survived by his wife of 40-years, Dana Kibic Tayag, and his children Natalie, David (son-in-law), Anthony, Ruby (daughter-in-law), and Alexis; his grandchildren Karael, Isaiah, Camden, Andrew, Arielle, and Brayden. In honor of our beloved Bert, the family will be live streaming his viewing on Sunday, December 6th (Session 1 – (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm). Session 2 – (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm). His memorial mass service will also be live streamed on Monday, December 7, 2020, at 10:00 am via Facebook Live. Due to COVID restrictions, the viewing and mass service is by RSVP only, with limited in-person attendance. All attendees are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Please keep your interactions brief so others may have the opportunity to pay their respects to the family, and kindly refrain from physical contact (air hugs are accepted). To watch the live stream, please click the link below: https://fb.me/e/1L76ZKasz Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in-person visitations at Kalas Funeral Home and at St. Columba Church is limited to family and pre-approved guests, ONLY. If you wish to attend in-person, please RSVP to Dana at (410) 302-1318 by Friday, 12/4/20, 10:00 p.m. EST; otherwise, you are encouraged to attend virtually via Facebook Live, please copy and paste this into your browser: https://fb.me/e/1L76ZKasz For those attending in-person, the family respectfully requests your strict adherence to the following: - Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet (air hugs only, please) - Check temperature before entering the building - Use provided hand sanitizer and gloves upon entry, and properly dispose upon exit - Kindly pay respects inside the building in the most efficient manner possible, helping to maintain proper occupancy requirements & limit exposure - Maintain social distancing when interacting outside the building, where light refreshments will be available We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time. Please know that Bert would have wanted EVERYONE to be as safe as possible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Love, The Tayag Family In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, please copy and past the link into your browser: supportwwp.org/welcome