Renato Sagcal

Renato "Rene" Cuellar Sagcal February 21, 1961 - September 6, 2022 Renato "Rene" Cuellar Sagcal, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, September 18th at 4 PM at 7310 Collins Rd. Jacksonville, FL, his son-in-law, Pastor Ryan Centeno, will be officiating. Renato was born February 21, 1961 in Tarlac, Philippines, to Frisco and Norma Sagcal. He graduated from Holy Angel University with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. In 1981, Renato placed 11th on the Civil Engineering Board Exams in the Philippines. For many years, he worked as an engineer in the Philippines until he migrated here to the US. In the US, his skills and talents in craftsmanship was shown in his home improvement business. After moving from Maryland to Florida, he started working at Amazon until he was not able to do so due to illness. A man of many talents, he was also a skilled fisherman, a talented musician, a mechanic, and pretty much a jack of all trades. But with all his skills and talents, Renato's passion always lies in sharing the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to everyone he will have an opportunity to do so. With a magnetic smile and a captivating personality, the radiance of his faith naturally draws people towards him, which he takes advantage of by making sure that everyone he comes across will see Jesus lifted high through his testimony. On February 22, 2020, Renato was ordained as an Evangelist. His diagnosis of rare and very aggressive cancer and a prognosis of a maximum of 15 months to live in April of 2016 did not stop him from spreading the Gospel. He truly lived out his favorite Bible verse, Philippians 1:20-21, "I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." His dedication to serving the Lord is evident until his last moment when he finally hears the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" Renato is survived by his wife Melanie, his father Frisco, his mother Normita, his sisters; Nona, Josephine, Monica, Winnie, Nina, his brothers; Ronald, Vener, his daughter Maria Velsa (Ryan), his sons; Remel (Christina), Elisha (Kristel), Reniel, his granddaughters; Xyrel, Renee, Ria, Zoe, Riella, Kaelah, Klea, his grandsons; Savel, Ryael, Elijah. As we celebrate his life here on this earth, the heavens rejoice as they receive Renato. We love you Daddy! Now, there will be no more pain and sickness for you; for you are now fully restored and received the greatest healing of all in the presence of our Lord. It will never be goodbyes' only see you soon for we know that in Jesus Christ we are guaranteed to be all reunited again in eternity. Psalm 116:13-16 "I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. Truly I am your servant, Lord; I serve you just as my mother did; you have freed me from my chains."