JUSTIN ROBBINS – Marshal Justin Robbins was born on April 13, 1972, in Hemet, CA and grew up in the rural community of Romoland, CA. He attended Romoland Elementary, Perris Junior High, and graduated from Perris High School in 1990. Having never left his small hometown, Justin was fortunate to build lasting relationships within the … Read more
MARK ECHELBERGER – Senior Deacon Brother Mark Echelberger was born in Fort Dodge, IA in January 1977 and graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1995. Then enlisted in the United States Navy in1996. While stationed at ACU5 Camp Pendleton, CA. Brother Mark embarked on his Masonic journey, becoming a member of Oceanside-San Dieguito … Read more
JOSE MARQUEZ – Junior Steward Jose Juan Marquez was born in Fort Hancock, Texas on March 25th of 1976. He arrived in Los Angeles, California in 1978 where he spent the majority of his childhood and teenage years. In an effort to stay away from trouble, Jose turned his attention to cars and music. Jose became … Read more
ELICIR TUAZON – Organist Brother Eli Tuazon was born on November 29, 1984, in Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines. At the age of six, his family moved to the United States and settled in Oxnard, California, in 1990. Growing up in a new country, Brother Eli adapted to his surroundings and embraced the opportunities that came his … Read more
RUFI MAGBANUA – Officers’ CoachPast Master Black Mountain Lodge 845 ** Given the nature of Worshipful Rufi’s profession, his biography will remain confidential **
RUBEN PADUA – Junior Deacon Brother Ruben Padua was born in Cabangan, Zambales, Philippines on May 1972 and moved to Carson, California in 1989. He graduated from Carson High School in 1991 and then enlisted in the United States Navy. While stationed in Sasebo, Japan, Brother Ruben embarked on his Masonic journey, becoming a member … Read more
BRIAN BAKER – Chaplain Brian was born and raised in Iowa and enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a Radioman. During the first Gulf War, while stationed in London, UK, he met his wife, Gabrielle, who was also serving in the Navy as a Radioman. The couple married in 1993, beginning their life together as a … Read more
JACK FERNANDO – Senior Steward Following a family tradition of having nicknames starting with letter “J” among her ten grandsons, Brother Amorsolo Fernando was nicknamed Jack by his paternal grandmother. Jack was born on February 1, 1967, in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. At aged 17, he joined the US Navy and retired after 28 years as … Read more
BANJOE VENTURA – TreasurerPast Master Widows Sons Lodge 869 (2023-2024) Worshipful brother Banjoe was born on November 18, 1965 in San Fernando, Pampanga Philippines. In July of 1989, he enlisted in the US Navy and migrated to San Diego, Ca. that year. Worshipful brother Banjoe is married to Amina Ventura a dedicated housewife, they have … Read more
ART GENTILEZO – Tiler Art Gentilezo was born in the vibrant city of Bacolod, Philippines, in 1976. At the tender age of seven, he embarked on a new chapter in his life, moving with his family to the bustling city of Los Angeles, California, in 1983. This move marked the beginning of Art’s journey in … Read more