Tirso was born in the Philippines on November 11, 1963 to parents Felix and Maria Cabaloza. He later came to Bakersfield in 1992. In 1994 he married his wife Marisa in the Philipines on Marindugue Viseya Island. Tirso worked at Salter labs as an assemblyman until he became ill. He enjoyed fishing, relaxing with his wonderful family, occasionally Tirso enjoyed dancing or going to the to the casino in Lemoore. Tirso is survived by his wife Marisa, mother Maria Cabaloza, brothers; Ildefonso, Perfecto, Laudico, Severino, and Cripin Cabaloza, sisters; Pilar Mabanta, Lolita Dumag, Analisa Jimenez, and Nord Lorenzo. He is preceded in death by his father Felix Cabaloza, and brother in law, Santiago Mabanta. A visitation for Tirso will take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 from 3-9pm with Recitation of the Holy Rosary begining at 7pm. Mass of a Christian Burial will take place at St. Augustine's Catholic Church on March 12, 2008 at 10am. Interment will follow at South Kern Cemetery District.