Prayers for Ms. Flor Tica, Teacher, Former College Dean of SIC College Department

This after noon I received a chat message via Facebook from Yvette Rodriguez-Diaz who is abroad asking if the post she received is accurate that Ma'm Flor Tica her former HS Teacher has passed away. I promised to verify and called S.I.C and talked with Ms. Lanie Ninonuevo, who confirmed that Ms. Flor Tica joined the Lord yesterday, November 22, 2009 and her remains lie at the St. Peter's Memorial Chapel along MH del Pilar St. in Tanay, Rizal. Schedule of her interment is not yet set and will be posted later.
WE PRAY FOR HER PEACEFUL REUNION WITH THE CREATOR AND OFFER OUR SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY AND LOVED ONES.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:45 pm in sicaa_comm, Beth Tungohan in Chicago posted:

"She was a former co-teacher and amused her by my "kakulitan" during our unguarded moments...Very nice friend...she will be missed, I pray for her eternal repose.

beth"

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Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:11 pm Ellen Mariano HS65 from Toronto posted at sicaa_comm,

This is a shock on my part. Flor is a bosom friend of mine and was never told that she has any ailment. My heart and love go to Fe and Portia and my deepest sympathy to Rudy. I'll remember her in my prayers and mass will be offered to her. May she rest in peace.

ellen mariano

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Prayers for John Bosco Samonte of HS Batch 68

Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:21 am

our good friend and 1967-68 classmate john bosco samonte passed on early this morning nov. 19 ,2009 after a lingering illness.

his remains lie in their wawa residence . interment is on sunday nov22,2009.

john's father was our and most ildefonsians' history teacher , mr. claro samonte. he was a brother to claro jr. diosdado, perlita,cora , vivian and the younger ones.they are all sic graduates. ka idang, the mother is still living.

john was a happy guy.he danced and sang well. he hosted almost all of our reunion programs including the 40th reunion in may2008. he was not in the best of health then but he gave his best. we enjoyed his jokes, tirades and spirit of fun.

let us pray for john and his family.

babbie
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Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:08 am

To the family of John Bosco Samonte, his classmates in sichs6768,
we extend our deepest condolence and prayers for his joining the Creator.
I had the opportunity to be with Batch 68 in their 40th Anniversary and such memory of him has been treasured in this video. We pray for you John, pray for us too. Say hello to your Papa, Mr. Claro Samonte, from us, his students, who will never forget him!
SIC Class 67-68 Konekeks 40th plus One Anniversary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyfTyU28Bys
San Ildefonso College Alumni Association HS Level
thru sicaa_communications group
posted by mcsicaa
click http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sicaa_comm/
then click "JOIN THIS GROUP"
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Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:41 am

Very sad to hear about him.

Our deepest sympathy to his family.

Imelda A. De Jesus
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Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:56 am

CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY OF JOHN SAMONTE . LAGI NAMIN KAYONG ISASAMA SA AMING PANALANGIN.


BERTING/NINGNING/THOM/MARK/MELANIE/MATTHEW

Noberto Timtiman

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Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:28 pm

Igan Beng,

Maraming salamat to your heart-rending eulogy for one of our best friends. Thanks also for bringing back the memories of those photos -- and our friendship.

Indeed, even after all these years, I have not found any other friends who was as close, as fun and as playfull as the one we have had. The times that we had was one in a million.

John was the most protective and clannish of us all. He is always ready na makipagbasagan ng mukha to anyone who'll treat us badly. And I think twice he had done that.

I really miss John -- and Enchong. I believe they'll meet each other in heaven where they'll resume the friendship and katuwaan.

Well, your write up is very touching. I remember in times like this, to help us cope with sadness or hide our inner feelings, we always jokingly say: "Issss, igan ako namay pinapaiyak mo." Actually, I've picked up the phone multiple times in the last two evenings for an attempt to call you and Alex. I hesitated and doubled-back at baka talaga tayoy magkaiyakan. And yet, even without talking to each other, I sure know the sadness that you and Alex feel.

John with his mirth, sense of humor, sometimes corny jokes, funny mannerism and pa-macho will be sorely missed.

May he rest in Peace in God's kingdom.

Mon

From: "fumelendres@comcast.net"
To: Barbara Endaya
Cc: mabel alcantara ; andrea baltazar cavanagh ; ramoncito castillo ; nora catampatan pena ; democrito de guzman ; Antonio Endaya ; juanita ferido ; alex jarin ; teresita masilang-manguiat ; flor mateo ; helen pagalunan ; narciso piguing ; nimfa piguing matatawabin ; teresita sacramento-anievas ; eduardo silvestre ; Josefina Penalver ; Betsog Jugo
Sent: Thu, November 19, 2009 11:12:07 PM
Subject: Re: John Samonte


REMEMBERING JOHN SAMONTE is satisfying, uplifting, and cheering, knowing how we enjoyed the company of one another from high school where we understood the academics as complicated as we absorbed it, leaving the classes focused on more exciting and enjoyable things than doing homework that we did not know if we had it or not. If we had it, could we understand it? We graduated. It meant to me we learned better our way, maybe more effective than the conventional.

When school was out of the picture, breathing for relief got better for us when we both started making well-earned money, spending for ourselves and share it also to our family and friends. John always went straight to our home from his work still in his nice uniforms: John Samonte, Supervisor. Our conversation was endless from girls, work, politics, business, adventures, and sex too to everything! Of course, we always went out with friends to nice and lovely places, lots of it. And, yes, John also worked in Iraq, doubling his muscles—fearless of all the dangers.

John had a lot of friends, who admired and loved his company, because he was likeable, witty, humorous, smart and intelligent. There was always laughter with John, because John was a performer of all sorts: He could sing, dance, act, and deliver a good speech. He liked martial arts and could be an excellent commando, a military officer or a special agent. His grit amazed me!

John loves his family more than ever. I’m so honored to be the godfather of his youngest son, Zeus, and other children. My family and I wholeheartedly express our sympathy to Vangie, John’s lovely and admirable wife, their families and relatives.
I’d like to share with you the attached pictures, where I’d love to remember John in his healthy skin and flesh with sound mind and spirited personality. John and I called each other PINSAN. So, “Pinsan John: We’ll all get there where you are now. Just wait and we’ll continue the journey.� Omnipotent and loving God takes care of you now in his paradise.

Taken July 1975

Manila International Airport, February 2, 1977. Beng is flying to Oakland, CA. Guess who are in the pictures?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barbara Endaya"
To: "mabel alcantara" , "andrea baltazar cavanagh" , "ramoncito castillo" , "nora catampatan pena" , "democrito de guzman" , "Antonio Endaya" , "juanita ferido" , "alex jarin" , "teresita masilang-manguiat" , "flor mateo" , "florecito melendres" , "helen pagalunan" , "narciso piguing" , "nimfa piguing matatawabin" , "teresita sacramento-anievas" , "eduardo silvestre" , "Josefina Penalver" , "Betsog Jugo"
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 3:04:49 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: John Samonte

lily called me up and advised that the interment is moved to tuesday nov 24 since the former date of nov. 22 happens to be christ the king and traditional church celebrations are held in the afternoon.

our class will send a flower arrangement and sponsor an evening mass on one wake night.
hermie f. was with lily in john's place .

mon,

your daughter can call/ inquire from john's sister cora at their residence tel no 654 3045.

babbie

--- On Wed, 11/18/09, Betsog Jugo wrote:
From: Betsog Jugo
Subject: Re: John Samonte
To: "mabel alcantara" , "andrea baltazar cavanagh" , "ramoncito castillo" , "nora catampatan pena" , "democrito de guzman" , "Antonio Endaya" , "juanita ferido" , "alex jarin" , "teresita masilang-manguiat" , "flor mateo" , "florecito melendres" , "helen pagalunan" , "narciso piguing" , "nimfa piguing matatawabin" , "teresita sacramento-anievas" , "eduardo silvestre" , "Josefina Penalver" , "Barbara Endaya"
Date: Wednesday, 18 November, 2009, 11:49 PM

Classmates,

Babbie, I was able to communicate with Lily doon sa burol ni John. I saw where he lies in state and spoke with his niece together with Lily. While talikg to them, I was able to talk to Beng and Leah Melendres, Rudy Penalver and Narciso Piguing. Rudy will send his contributions thru his daughter and will hand it to Lily. Nars and Beng will mail me their checks and I will send all our contributions to Lily via western union.

Actually, I learned of this news thru Eddie S. He called me as soon as I arrived home from work. He infomed me that Josie Penalver emailed us that John died this morning. Thank you Pining sa immediate action mo.

Let me call Andrea and the rest of the class like Tessie M, Tessie S. & Celia tomorrow at baka madagdagan pa yung abuloy natin kay John before I send it.

Betsog
--- On Wed, 11/18/09, Barbara Endaya wrote:


From: Barbara Endaya
Subject: Re: John Samonte
To: "mabel alcantara" , "andrea baltazar cavanagh" , "ramoncito castillo" , "nora catampatan pena" , "democrito de guzman" , "Antonio Endaya" , "juanita ferido" , "alex jarin" , "teresita masilang-manguiat" , "flor mateo" , "florecito melendres" , "helen pagalunan" , "narciso piguing" , "nimfa piguing matatawabin" , "teresita sacramento-anievas" , "eduardo silvestre" , "Josefina Penalver" , "Betsog Jugo"
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7:53 PM



classmates,

lily texted me about john's passing early this morning, nov 19.


our good friends lily and democ who were in john's residence (where his remains are )called me up a few hrs later. interment is on sunday in the afternoon. they will notify our other classmates. they have given the money, 6000pesos to john's family.

thanks to lily and democ for being there at this most difficult time for his family.

if some of would want to give add'l assistance , it will be appreciated. thank you.

may he rest in peace.

babbie

i will notify sicaa.




--- On Wed, 11/18/09, Betsog Jugo wrote:


From: Betsog Jugo
Subject: Re: John Samonte
To: "mabel alcantara" , "andrea baltazar cavanagh" , "ramoncito castillo" , "nora catampatan pena" , "democrito de guzman" , "Antonio Endaya" , "juanita ferido" , "alex jarin" , "teresita masilang-manguiat" , "flor mateo" , "florecito melendres" , "helen pagalunan" , "narciso piguing" , "nimfa piguing matatawabin" , "barbara piguing-endaya" , "teresita sacramento-anievas" , "eduardo silvestre" , "Josefina Penalver"
Date: Wednesday, 18 November, 2009, 9:06 PM

Although alam natin na ganito ang mangyayari sa lahat, nakagugulat pa rin at nakalulungkot ang nangyari kay John lalo pa at siya ay isa sa ating magkakaeskwela at kaibigan.

We pray for the repose of his soul and may he rest in peace.

Kung sino man sa ating magkakasama ang naga-asikaso ng pantulong sa mga kaanak ni John ay let us know what we can do in our absence in Tanay.

Babbie mentioned something about some left over monies we had after our last reunion, are we acclocating some to help with the funeral expenses? Please let us know.

Thank you.

betsog

--- On Wed, 11/18/09, Josefina Penalver wrote:


From: Josefina Penalver
Subject: John Samonte
To: "mabel alcantara" , "andrea baltazar cavanagh" , "ramoncito castillo" , "nora catampatan pena" , "democrito de guzman" , "Antonio Endaya" , "juanita ferido" , "alex jarin" , "betsog jugo" , "teresita masilang-manguiat" , "flor mateo" , "florecito melendres" , "helen pagalunan" , "narciso piguing" , "nimfa piguing matatawabin" , "barbara piguing-endaya" , "teresita sacramento-anievas" , "eduardo silvestre"
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 5:02 PM

Dear Classmates,

This is a very sad news for all of us. Nagtext si Thelma sa akin kanina at sabi raw ni Lily eh patay na si John. Nakakalungkot pero at least tapos na ang mga paghihirap nya. May he rest in peace.

Pining

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Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:58 am
my deepest sympathy. may he rest in peace.
beth tungohan

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Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:53 pm

condolence po sa family ni jonh samonte ! is he a brother to stephen samonte? si stephen po kasi ay klsmate namin sa batch 76.

Leo Piguing

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Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:58 am

Re: [sicaa_comm] john samonte

Nakikiramay kami sa mga naulila ni John Samonte.
Tama ka Leo, kapatid siya ng ka batch natin na si Stephen.
Best Regards,

Boboy
Batch '76

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Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:27 pm

my deepest sympathy and prayers to the samonte family...st sa iyo stephen samonte sorry for your loss. god bless ..lilibeth teston

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Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:12 am

interment moved to tuesday nov 24.

thanks for all your thoughts/ prayers for john and family.

thank you, freddie.

babbie

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Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:07 pm

Our sincerest condolences to the family and relatives of my dear beloved classmate, John Bosco. May his soul rest in peace. Amen. We will continue to pray for the repose of his soul.

nora pena

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Sun Nov 22, 2009 4:42 am

Our prayers & thoughts to the family of John Bosco Samonte. May he rest in peace.


Flora Johnson

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Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:20 pm

I'll remamber john in my prayers. eternal rest grant unto john o Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon him, may he rerst in peace amen.
ellen

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Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:22 pm, Babbie Endaya from Paranaque posted at sicaa_comm :

Re: John Samonte

classmates,

tony and i drove to tanay this morning nov 22 for john's funeral.

we were joined by lily going to john's house,mama tagging along because she said that john was also her relative by the melendres side.

in the church were sandra, cording,nora r, auring,hermie,evelyn ,flor mateo,democ.

do you remember juanita quiogue , ricardo deguzman, arsenia francisco and narcisa san juan who were our classmates too for sometime but not part of the 6768 graduates ?
they were there too. narcing was emcee for the short tribute given to john. our class was asked to give a speech tribute .it was hurried and we were not so prepared for that .sandra was to deliver the tribute . i remembered bengbeng's email about john and said that we just read beng's letter .

beng, i took the liberty of having your letter read as tribute to john. no one could have spoken better about john and for john than you with the letter you wrote. john , the family, our classmates heard you and for one last time heard about john. i had to rush out from the church to the nearest computer shop to go to my inbox and have your email message printed for sandra's reading. after sandra read it, she gave it to vangie.

after the burial, were treated by ricardo de guzman to batangas lomi and putobungbong in ilaya.

the samonte family thanked us ,batch 6768 for the support we extended. lily had handed the money to john's family sent by the u.s. based classmates .

babbie

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Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:07 pm, Betsog Jugo from Torrance California posted at sica_comm:

Re:Funeral of John Samonte

Babbie,

Salamat at naglibing kayo at iba pa nating classmates kay John. Nakakalungkot talaga ang pagkamatay ni John para sa ating lahat dahil bahagi siya ng buhay natin tulad ng lahat ng ating mga naging kaeskuwela, kasamahan, kaibigan at kamag-anak.

Napakaganda nang ginawa mo na ipabasa kay Sandra ang email ni Beng dahil yun ang tunay na John sa mga kaibigan niya. I know Beng, Alex and Ramon are hurting more than anyone else from our class because they were extremely close to each other since then till the end.

I know Beng will be happy that his words about John were delivered and shared with everyone who cared for him in his lifetime.

Goodbye John Bosco, we pray that you find the everlasting peace.

Betsog

P.S.
Sana may pictures ang funeral ni John na puwedeng i-download so at least we can see it.

Attached photos to this post are seen at the heading of the page. Mc
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Thank you for Freedom, Tita Cory !

At about 3 a.m. today, August 1, 2009, Tita Cory joined Mother Theresa in Heaven. Pakikumusta po ninyo kami kay Ninoy...hane po ! Wala pong tigil namin kayong ipagdadasal. Salamat po sa Kalayaan. Aalagaan po namin ito !

Prayers for Normita Joyosa-Delos Santos HS Batch 1974

On Thursday, June 11, 2009, Cecilia Tibay of SIC HS Batch 1974 emailed mcsicaa@yahoo.com:

"kindly include to our prayers mrs normita joyosa-delos santos to your prayers who passed away this morning.

interment will be on sunday 1:00 pm at malaya cemetery."

Prayers for NESTOR GARCIA Sr. of SIC HS Class of 1954

I have received information from Ms. Milagros Roxas-Ninonuevo HS 55 that Nestor Garcia Sr. (the Father of Nestor Garcia Jr., the husband of Eve Astorga-Garcia of HS Batch 1979) joined the Lord on April 22nd due to a heart attack. Nestor Sr. is the classmate of the late Sister Aida Bautista former Head of the St. Paul Chartres Convent in Antipolo City.

The San Ildefonso College Alumni Association, its Officers and Members, offer Prayers and Moments of Silence to the peaceful repose of the soul of Nestor Sr. We extend our profound sympathies and condolences to the Family, Friends and Classmates of our departed Ildefonsian.

Details will be posted as available.

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A message from Gil B. Vibar, President of SICAA in America

--- On Mon, 4/27/09, Guillermo Vibar wrote:


From: Guillermo Vibar
Subject: RE: Prayers for Nestor Garcia Sr. of SIC HS Class of 1954
To: "mcsicaa@yahoo.com"
Date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 9:22 PM



Mc SICAA. Thank you for letting us know about the demise of Nestor Garcia. He was my wife.s classmate and I knew him well. My wife already told Nestor relatives. classmates and friends. We very much appreciate the information.. God bless. Gil Vibar

Mc Sicaa wrote:
> To the Relatives, Friends, Classmates, and fellow Ildefonsians of Nestor Garcia Sr. kindly visit sicaa_sprituals at this link
> http://sicaaspirituals.blogspot.com/2009/04/prayers-for-nestor-garcia-sr-of-sic-hs.html
>
> To those who know the email addressses or phone numbers of his classmates and friends, kindly forward this message for their infromation. A copy of the Directory of Class 1954 is shown below. By clicking the Directory, it enlarges to a more readable scale.
>
> Below is a link to an inspirational video for Easter entitled "HE IS RISEN" Click to view :
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GCsQvL98rg&feature=related
>
> Peace to all !
>
> mcsicaa
>
> Directory of San Ildefonso College HS Class of 1954
> Posted by mcsicaa

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Prayers for PATRICIO "Eric" FERRERAS of HS Class 68

On April 23, 2009 Betsog Jugo of SIC HS Clas 1968 posted at sicaa_comm :

"Dear Classmates,

I received the news that our classmate Patricio "Eric" Ferreras passed away last Monday in Sacramento, CA.

According to Imelda Antuerpia-de Jesus (sister of Danilo and Cecilia Antuerpia, our former classmates), the body will be cremated after a scheduled viewing on Monday.

The family needs assistance in locating Eric's brother Nestor and sister Bernie. I know Andrea and Alex are cousins to them so maybe they have a way of finding them and to inform Eric's daughter Baby Esther by calling her at the numbers shown below.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know.

Let's pray for Eric's family and may his soul rest in peace. amen.

Take care and regards.

Betsog

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On April 23, mcsicaa posted at sicaa_comm :

"Let us all give a moment of prayer for Eric Ferreras and extend our deep condolences to his Family, Friends and Classmates.

From all the Officers and Members of the San Ildefonso College Alumni Association

Visit sicaa_spirituals where all updates will be posted.

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From: exaltacionlaarni@aol.com
Subject: Re: [sicaa_comm] Re: Fw: RE: Prayers for Eric Ferreras
To: sicaa_comm@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, 24 April, 2009, 8:51 AM


My deep sympathy and prayers to Eric's family. He was a good friend.



Laarni G. Omingo, MBA, CFS
CENTURY 21 Pure Gold
Cell: (714) 856-1761
Website: http://www.southern calhomes. listingbook. com/
Blog: www.laarnisthoughts .blogspot. com

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On April 24, 2009, Fr. Carlos Santos OFM posted at sicaa_comm :

"Will offer a Mass for Eric. Condolences to his family.
Fr. Carlos

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On April 28, 2009, Ramoncito Castillo posted at sicaa_com:

Beng,

That's an outstanding eulogy out of a beautiful friendship.

Saludo ako sayo.

Mon

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From: "fumelendres@comcast.net"
To: andrea ; sicaa ; Betsog Jugo ; Teresita Sacramento Anievas ; betsogjugo@arcmidcities.org; ramoncito castillo ; ramoncito castillo ; amabel De Castro Alcantara ; Democrtio de Guzman ; juanita ferido ; jaunita ferido ; Thelma Fulgado-Binuya ; herminia fulgueras-aguilar ; herminia fulgueras-aguilar ; Evelyn Fulgueras-Tica ; rhodora matela gonzales ; Alex Jarin ; divina magwili ; teresita masilang-manguiat ; floredeliza mateo ; helen-angel matienzo-pagalunan ; helen pagalunan ; nora pena ; josefina josie penalver ; narciso piguing ; barbara piguing-endaya ; nimfa piguing-matatawabin ; luzminda rosales-torres ; luzminda rosales-torres ; Eduardo Silvestre
Cc: momsgrlz@aol.com; edsan924@sbcglobal.net
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:02:14 PM
Subject: EDGARDO JARIN FERRERAS (AKA: PATRICIO FERRERAS) CALLED HOME


He used Edgardo, his name on his official birth certificate, as his name when he lived in the U.S. and where he spent more than half of his lifetime with the love of his life, his beloved wife Melodia “Mely� Resurecion whom she gave him their one and only daughter, Edith Ferreras (married to Aldwin “Boyet�Delos Santos), blessed with three children: 14-yr old Patrick, 12-yr old Nicole, and 10-yr old Elijah. These lovely and wonderful grandkids of Patricio and Mely are consistent outstanding students. Elijah, the youngest of the three siblings, has been chosen among thousands of candidates to represent their school in Yuba City to go to Washington D.C. in July 2009 to represent the National Youth as a representative to the United States Congress, and hopefully to personally shake the hands of our new President, Barack Obama.

Erick’s youthful–virtuous body was finally viewed at the Ulrey Memorial Chapel in Yuba City yesterday, 04/27/2009, witnessed by his families and relatives, friends, and people who cared for him. It was a solemn ceremony with a rosary and a mass where music also filled the air. A reception followed in the home of Edith & Boyet where my wife Lea and I spent momentous conversation with Eric’s brother s Fred and Nestor, and his sister Bernie, and his Auntie Estella (Andrea’s mom). Edith and Boyet were very accommodating and extremely nice so did the rest of the families. I met Mely who was confined in the home because of her disabilities; she communicated with me by her eyes movements while laid on the bed… I’d like to believe what I’ve been telling her were understood. She appeared curious, alert, and young at her age. She is beautiful.

Our dearest classmate, Erick or Borik, was my closed friend in High School and I considered him as my best friend. He was gentle and compassionate person with always smiles on his face—no trace of being ever upset, angry, or dissatisfied. He had no enemies. He was so lively, happy, and enjoyed being himself. He was harmless and very enjoyable to be with. He was a big spender, always had money in his pocket, and would like to treat the barkadas in so many delightful ways. He was a great lover with purest of intentions. His house was opened to his friends, where his parents, brothers and sisters treated us like family members too. There were always foods around being served to us while we enjoyed a nice chats, sometimes with alcohol beverages, and plenty of smokes (It was the 60’s!). His laughter was always in our minds I bet. Erick was a simple man with a good heart that made him an unforgettable and a great man for me! Erick will definitely be missed.

In July 1985 when we went to Fountain Valley to attend to my father-in-law’s funeral, Ditas contacted Erick for me, and he and Mely rushed to Ditas’ house in Torrance, where we stayed. He brought with him beers, cognac, other beverages, and pulutan ready for actions. We were so excited to see each other. It could have been a nice event for me to get drunk and collapsed with joy!

I told Erick’s families that I was there also to represent the SIC Class of 1967-68, which everybody extends their deepest sympathy. Regards to all.

Beng

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Prayers for MARIO DE CASTRO of SIC HS Batch 1970 January 19, 1954 - April 10, 2009

UPDATE : Mario's Interment will be on April 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. proceeding from the St. Peter's Memorial Chapel, then to the Church of San Ildefonso de Toledo and finally at the Haven of Rest Memorial Park.

The video above and photo below were taken before midnight of April 13, with the permission of Amabel De Castro-Alcantara HS 68, Mario's eldest sister while the Holy Rosary was being prayed with singing by young Ildefonsians in between Mysteries. Outside of the Chapel, more friends gathered to mourn with Mario's Family, many of them Ildefonsians, too.
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mcsicaa wrote at sicaa_spirituals, an extension channel of sicaa_comm@yahoogroups.com : At 9:29 a.m. this morning of Good Friday, April 10, 2009, I received a text message from Amabel De Castro-Alcantara of SIC HS Class of 1968 which stated : "Gud am. Pls pray for d eternal repose of my brother's soul (Mario de Castro). He passed away just this morning due to heart attack..."
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His family and friends are holding vigil for him at the St. Peter's Memorial Chapel along M.H. del Pilar St. Tanay, Rizal.
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To All my Classmates, dear Teachers, and fellow Ildefonsians,
I have posted private messages about it to our classmates Emelito Jugo IV, Elizabeth Tungohan, Eufrocina Vista, Jose Gonzales and Aurora Porciuncula-Layug.I will send text messages to the others. Let us pray for the peaceful repose of Mario and extend out sincerest sympathies and condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.

Freddie B. Alfonso HS 1970.
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On April 10 Emelito Jugo IV wrote by email,

"Pareng Freddie,

I was saddened hearing that our classmate and friend (Pareng Mario) passed away. We had had some nice times together. I just could not recall kung sino sa mga anak ko ang inaanak ni Pareng Mario. From my family, our prayers and sympathy to Pareng Mario's family. May his soul rest in peace.

Pareng Boying"

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On April 10, 2009, Laarni Garcia Omingo wrote in sicaa_comm:

"You'll be in my prayers, Mario. My deepest condolences to the De Castro family."

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On April 10, 2009, Fr. Carlos Santos wrote in sicaa_somm@yahoogroups.com :

"Will surely pray for Mario in my Mass for Easter Sunday. Condolences to his family.
Fr. Carlos"

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On April 10, 2009, Elizabeth F. Tongohan wrote to mcsicaa@yahoo.com :

"My deepest condolences for the repose of Mario's soul and to his family, he was a very smart and intelligent classmate, always smiling, and i know that he will be spreading this contagious laughter and smile in the kingdom of God."

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On April 11, 2009 Jose H. Gonzales of HS Batch 1970 wrote in sicaacomm@yahoogroups.com :

"ang buong pamilya ko ay nakikiramay sa di inaasahang pagkamatay ng aking kaeskuwela at kaibigin na si mario.

siya'y isang mabait na kaibigan at laging handang tumulong.

sana'y makarating siya sa kanyang paroroonan."

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On April 14, 2009, Laarni Garcia Omingo wrote in sicaa_comm :

"Just want to remind everyone that Mario was the President of the College Student Council during his time. He was instrumental for a lively and active student body. How did I know this? I worked with him. I was responsible for HS activities and he, for college."

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On April 19, 2009, Amabel De Castro-Alcantara HS68 wrote in sicaa_comm:

"Dear SICAAN's,

In behalf of the DE CASTRO FAMILY, Juancho and I would like to thank everyone for your prayers and condolences.

GOD BLESS EVERYONE!

Mabel

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On April 19, 2009 Amabel De Castro-Alcantara HS 68 emailed to mcsicaa@yahoo.com :

"Dear Freddie,

Thanks for everything!
Thanks for always being there!

Regards

Mabel

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On April 23, 2009, Aurora Porciuncula-Layug HS70 emailed to mcsicaa@yajoo.com :

"Thanks for letting me know. I will definitely offer some prayers for him. I just opened my email here at home and just found out about it. I am pretty sure Holy Week and Easter had been fun there as usual unlike here you can hardly feel it's Lent. "

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Prayers for ALMA LORENZO TOTANES HSbatch 83!

On April, 7, 2009, Daisy Morandarte Enriquez of SIC HS Batch 1983 posted at sicaa_comm@yahoogroups.com :

"My dear Ildefonsians please join our High School batch 83 to PRAY for
the soul of ALMA LORENZO TOTANES HS 83,who died last march 30,2009. Her body
lies at Malaya Pililla,Rizal. Interment will be on April 12,2009.


To the family of ALMA LORENZO TOTANES,,, MY CONDOLENCES and PRAYERS.


Daisy Morandarte Enriquez"

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On April, 7, 2009, Freddie B. Alfonso, mcsicaa of SIC HS Batch 1970 posted at sicaa_comm@yahoogroups.com :

"Let us all Ildefonsians join in Prayers for the Soul of our felllow Crusader Alma Lorenzo Totanes of HS Batch 83 and entend our heartfelt condolences to her Family.

For and on behalf of the SICAA Officers and Members"

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On April, 7, 2009, Fr, Carlos Santos OFM of SIC HS Batch 1972 posted at sicaa_comm@yahoogroups.com :

"Sa mga Naulila ni Alma,
Ang aking pakikiramay. Mag-aalay ako ng Misa para sa kanya. Sigurado akong mag-aalay din sina Fr. Cris and Fr. Eric para sa kanya. Maraming Ildefonsians ang nagdadasal para kay Alma. Sa banda roon ay kayo naman ang ipagdadasal niya.
Fr. Carlos "
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On April, 7, 2009, Laarni Garcia Omingo of SIC HS Batch 1979 posted at sicaa_comm@yahoogroups.com :
"Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alma... eternal rest grant unto her Oh, Lord..."
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Prayers for Rosa Blanca Garcia - Pagalunan of SIC HS Batch 1972 Joined he Lord on April 1, 2009 at the age of 56 years.

With my son, I visited Rosa Blanca Garcia-Pagalunan's Vigil at the St. Peter Memorial along MH del Pilar St. in Tanay, on the way to Manila tonight and her husband Bert, and two (of four) of their children, Prince and Rosal, both Ildefonsians were there, too. One of their children, working in Korea will arrive tomorrow. The date of interment has been set on April 12, 2009 but the exact time has yet to be arranged. With their permission, I have taken this photo.

On behalf of the Officers and Members of the SICAA, I have extended our pledge of Prayers for Rosa Blanca and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

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On April 2, 2009 Fr. Carlos Santos wrote at sicaa_comm
"condolences to the bereaved family of our classmate ROSA BLANCA GARCIA-PAGALUNAN, CLASS '72. She died of heart attack on April 1. Burol is at St. Peter memorial chapel."
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On April 3, 2009 mcsicaa wrote in sicaa_com:
"The San Ildefonso College Alumni Association Officers and Members offer their
Prayers for Rosa Blanca and condolences to her Family."
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On April 3, 2009, Laarni Garcia Omingo wrote at sicaa_com :
"I am sorry to read about this. She used to work at the Finance Office with Mrs. Matienzo. My heartfelt condolences."
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On April 3, 2009, Tek Abdon wrote at sicaa_comm :
" my deepest condolences to bert and family. rose was a good friend of mine. may
god bless her soul."
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On April 4, 2009, Fr. Cris Pine OFM wrote at sicaa_comm :
:panalangin para kay rosa blanca, at pakikiramay sa kanyang pamilya...

fr.cris
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Prayers for Emerson E. Ferrera of SIC HS Batch 1994

Emerson Ferrera of SIC HS Batch Batch 2004 who was born on January 23, 1978, joined the Lord on January 25, 2009 at the age of 31 years. He will be laid to rest on February 3, 2009 Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. at the Baras Municipal Cemetery. His Wife and baby Daughter, Mother , Brothers and Sisters, Relatives Classmates and Friends are holding vigil for him at the Ferrera Home in Baras, Rizal along the National Road.