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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Monday, November 23, 2009
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
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"
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
From: Betsog Jugo
Subject: Re: John Samonte
To: "mabel alcantara"
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
From: Barbara Endaya
Subject: Re: John Samonte
To: "mabel alcantara"
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
From: Betsog Jugo
Subject: Re: John Samonte
To: "mabel alcantara"
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
From: Josefina Penalver
Subject: John Samonte
To: "mabel alcantara"
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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