7/19/11
Dr. Filomeno Flores passed away on July 15, 2011 in Naguilian due to stroke. Manong Fil practiced medicine in Ohio for many years, until he retired. After retirement, he spent some time
in San Diego, where he became active with Naguilianons. Then he moved to Naguilian, his first love and where his heart belong. He organized a medical mission, with Mng Mila Viernes and others, to help Naguilianons with their health issues and tried to promote wellness among Naguilian's poor. He built a 3-story building, next to the market, where he settled. I could still hear him say that "it is better to retire in Naguilian than anywhere else".
Please help us pray for his soul, and our deepest condolence to his family, and to our town of Naguilian, which lost one of its outstanding citizen. May You Rest In Peace, Manong Fil.
12/20/10
Baraoas Community Leader Passed...
Henry Florendo Gundran has passed away. He was the brother of Auntie Fe Gundran Cacdac, whose husband, Uncle Gracie Cacdac, who died last Oct 1, 2010 (See story below). Henry was the president of the senior citizens of Baraoas. His house was one of the houses swiped away by the river in Baraoas Norte as a result of Typhoon Peping. (See images in Naguilian After Pepeng). Image below was when he visited our medical mission last Feb 2010 in North Central Elementary School in Naguilian. May he rest in peace.
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11/7/10
VERY SAD NEWS
Mark Araqon, a 32-yo son of Wevy Aragon died of a T-Bone accident Nov 4, 2010 on his way to work at 2 AM Thursday. The other driver, 19-yo, was being chased by CHP in Freeway-580 west-bound until he exited on MacArthur Blvd close to San Leandro-Oakland border and continued on to MacArthur Blvd. At the intersection of MacArthur and 106th Ave he met Mark. Mark was driving a big Chevy Suburban. The other driver was driving an old model BMW. This fellow called his house at the height of the chase that he was being chased by a CHP, and he was told to STOP. He said- he couldn't because he had a gun with him in the his car, and was believed to be infuenced by alcohol (& drugs?). Instead he proceeded on city streets at very high speeds, with headlights off.
The vehicles met at the intersection of 106th Ave and MacArthur Blvd, with Mark who was to pickup a coworker, on the kindness of his heart driving further distance even not on his path to work.
At the accident, Mark instantly died inside his suburban with massive injuries to his head and body. His heavy SUV was throne several yards away. The other car was mangled like a spaghetti, the other driver was pulled away from his car but later died on the way, before arriving the hospital with his injuries. It was not clear how far the CHP was during the impact. The other driver was heavily intoxicated, with alcohol spell as the police and witnesses pulled him out of his car. It was ironnic that this fellow was the son of Alvin Aragon's co-worker as a truck driver. IF either one of them would have slowed-down by ONE SECOND, both drivers would be alive today. The timing was so perfect to be at the exact T-BONE impact between the two cars.
Mark, we know that it was not your fault, you will be missed. We love you, Mark.
Services: 11/9/2010- 11/10/2010
Viewing 2-8 PM.
Chapel of the Chimes
4499 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA
11/11/2010 Funeral Day
Catholic Mass
The Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA
Burial to follow
St. Mary's Cemetery
End of Howe Street (north side)
Other Announcements TF.
For more info:
Wevy Aragon 510-812-1680
Ador Aragon 510-812-1787
10/3/10
SAD NEWS-
Deogracias "Gracie" Rillera Cacdac passed away on Oct 1, 2010. He was 89. He was the last surviving siblings of late Gregorio Cacdac and Isabel Rillera, and two years older than our mom Adela Cacdac Vita.
As described by Wevy Aragon-
"Uncle Gracie was a kind, loving, industrious, strong, courageous, brave and enduring person. He was a lover of nature, of animals and plants. His plants in his garden that he cultivated and nurtured still bear so much fruits, staying fresh and green.Just like the freashness of these fruits, the memory of uncle gracie will linger fresh in our hearts.
gracie is survived by his wife, Fe Florendo Gundran Cacdac, three children: Jimmy, Junior and Baby Fe, and grandchildren. He lived a full, true and honorable life. He loved his family and countrymen. When he was wounded in action during WWII, he was taken cared of by a beautiful Fe Gundran from Baraoas Norte. After the war, Fe Gundran became his wife on Jan 26, 1947. The family stayed at different places wherever uncle Gracie was stationed, like Camp McKinley, Camp Olivas, and Camp Aquino.
They moved to United States and settled in West Covina, California, with their daughter Baby Fe."
Moments after Uncle Gracie's death, Baby Fe wrote a short poem-
"A beautiful life that came to an end,
He died as we lived,
Everyone's friend in our hearts,
A memory will always be kept,
of one we loved, and never forget."
Viewing and Memorial Services:
Oct 7 & 8, 2010 4 to 8 PM
Funeraria del Angel Pierce Bros
West Covina Mortuary
2333 West Merced Ave
West Covina, CA 91790
626-962-3753
Mass
Oct 9, 2010 1 PM
St Christopher Catholic Church
629 S Glendora Ave
West Covina, CA
For more info, Baby Fe's
1515 Glenmere St., West Covina, CA 91790
626-825-0675
Uncle Gracie will be put to rest at a military cementary in LA at a later date.
Oct 13, 2009
Rogelio Florendo, a brother of Clarita Sacote and brother-in-law of Teddy Sacote, and the former husband of then Mildred Ganaden, passed away a few days ago, with massive heart attack.
Viewing will be on Thursday, 10/15/09, at the Skyview Memorial Lawn, 200 Rollingwood Drive, Vallejo, CA . 707-644-7474.
Rogel graduated from Naguilian Academy in 1960. He was a contemporary of Mila Viernes and Celso Binongcal. Rogel served our town of Naguilian as a police officer before migrating to the US.
Rogel and Mildred, (now both deceased) were blessed with 3 children- Rowena, Weng and Romil. One of them is due to arrive here in US soon.
Please pray for the soul of brother Rogel and wife Mildred.
For more information, please call Clarita or Teddy Sacote at 707-644-5462.
Information about the burial will be posted here as soon as they become available.
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8/30/09
Another Kailian, a former teacher, and sister of Judge (ret) Joven Costales and Clara Costales, VIRGINIA COSTALES GOMEZ, passed away August 28, 2009. Details not known as of this writing, but will let everyone know soon as we get the word.
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Sudden Passing of Gregorhee Paul Cacdac,
Son of Henry Flora Cacdac, of the Gregorio Cacdac Clan, passed away in his car as a medical courier, of apparent heart attack, at around 10PM August 24, 2009, in a parking lot in Orinda, CA. He was found by a passersby with his car door open and headlights on. He was 32 and was scheduled to be married next month, September 2009.
First viewing: Sunday Aug 30, 2009. Cedar Lawn Cementery. 48800 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, CA 408-263-2868
9AM-9PM.
Vigil and Rosary: 7PM Monday Aug 31, 2009.
Burial day Sept 1,2009.
Mass 9:30AM, at St. Johns Catholic Church in Milpitas, CA. Burial at Cedar Lawn Cementery.
Outpouring of condolences and mournful prayers came from all over the world, soon as the word broke out, including Bishop Art Rillera, who went to NA High School with Henry Cacdac.
Your prayers are most grateful like this time of untimely loss of a loving son.
For more information please call Perla Cacdac Bautista
408-736-7754
8/26/09
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Sad News-
July 28, 2009.
Former Mayor of Naguilian, GAMI RIMANDO, passed away July 28th, 2009 at 2:30PM (PI time). Information passed along from Lydia Marzan, who received a call from Mayor Abe & Denia.
Another Naguiliander, Dencio Estepa, brother of German Estepa, also passed away. May their souls rest in peace.
Details TF as information becomes available.
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June 22, 2009-
Ricardo (Carding)Javier, spouse of Aunt Borang Cacdac Calica (deceased), passed away today in Vallejo, CA. He was 86. They were blessed with 5 kids- Lito, Danilo(deceased), Imelda, Yoly and Ric,Jr. Please help us pray for Uncle Carding's soul, and the Javier Family of Vallejo, CA.
Yoly is "Annak's" Exc VP. (see Contact Us, under officers).
Viewing: SkyView Funeral Home-
200 Rollingwood, Vallejo, CA
707-644-7474. Thursday 6/25/09 between 12 to 9PM.
Funeral Day. Mass at St.Basil's Church at 12:30PM. Funeral services in Skyview following mass.
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June 18th, 2009-
A former Miss Naguilian-Fely Lagasca Estioco-Samaniego, passed away at 5PM on June 14th, 2009 at Kaiser South Sacramento.
Viewing tonight, June 18th, between 4 and 8PM will held at Sacramento Memorial Lawn, 6100 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA.
Tomorrow, June 19, 2009-
Mass services will be at St Paul Church, 8720 Florin Rd., Sacramento,CA at 9:30AM.
Interment follows at St. Mary's Catholic Cementery.
Reception follows at #1 Buffet Restaurant located at Stockton Blvd and Florin Road, Sacramento, CA.
Fely has four brothers-Genaro, Esmeraldo, Mario, & Rufino. And three sisters-Consuelo Hortaleza, Rose Meris and Faina Abaya.
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Brigida Lictao Bambao, another Naguiliander, passed away on June 12, 2009 in Sacramento, CA.
Her children are Carole, William, Henry, Eugene, Ruby, and Rante Bambao. Her body will be flown to the Philippines.
Please pray for the soul of Aunts Fely and Brigida. Our deepest sympathy to the siblings , children and grandchildren of the Aunts Fely and Brigida.
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3/18/09
Another sad news:
IKE RAMIREZ, husband of one of our Annak Ti Naguilian members and one of our Secretaries, Sylvia "Babbitt" Ganaden Ramirez, passed away today. They have two children. Please pray for the soul of Ike. Viewing: Sunday, March 22, 2009 Noon to 6PM. Pittsburg Funeral Home, 2295 Railroad Ave., Pittsburg, CA 94565.
Holy Mass: Monday, March 23, 2009. 10:00 AM. Our Lady Queen of World Church, 3155 Winterbrook Drive, Baypoint, CA
94565. For more info: Babbitt's telephone 925-852-4292, 925-458-9054, 925-864-5834. Or Amy Ganaden Thangamani cp 616-460-2188.
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3/14/09
Auntie Cressing Argueza Floresca, mother of Mayora Denia Floresca Rimando, passed away in Naguilian. Please help us pray for her soul and may she rest in peace. More to follow as we receive information.
10/9/08
Dearest Mom, Valentina Cacdac Florendo, passed away on her sleep last night. She was 91 and the last original sibling of their clan to survive. She was a sister of Mary Cacdac and Grande Cacdac from Lioac. She is survived by 5 children: General Willie Florendo, Elsa Florendo Gomez, Manuel, Daniel, and Cleofe. May she rest in peace. Please send your condolences to the Florendo Family.
Viewing: October 15th, 2008-Wednesday, 4-8PM. Duggan Mortuary in Daly City.
Funeral Services at St. Augustine Church, So SF., 3700 Callan Blvd., So SF, 94080, on Thursday October 16th, 2008, at 10AM.
Burial at the Cypress Lawn-Hillside Blvd at the end of Serramonte Blvd. in Daly City.
Reception follows at the Solita Restaurant- 120 Hazelwood Dr., So. San Francisco, CA 94080
Members of the family from the Philippines, including Willie Florendo, are flying to US to attend their beloved mom's funeral.
Manuel- 650-867-1510
Daniel- 510-331-2248
Elsie Gomez- 650-580-3870
Cleo de la Cruz- 650-580-5130 or
650-355-9021
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10/5/08
Rudolfo Malimban Passed after having a stroke several weeks prior-
The beloved husband of Norma Hufana Malimban, Rudolfo Malimban passed away yesterday after suffering from a stroke and its complications. He can be remembered as a quiet, loving, and kind husband, father and friend.
Malimban House- 771 San Carlos Ave., Mt. View, CA 94043. Please send your condolences to the Malimban family-Norma, daughters-Golda and Indira, and son-Anwar.
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8/21/08
PMA '90 Grad Died During Clash with Moros-
Lt. Col. Angel Benitez(40), from Bato, Naguilian, La Union, died during clash with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Lanao del Norte. His spouse, Maria Elena "Cookie" Benitez, received a text from the Colonel just hours before he died, saying "I was sorry for all the pain I brought to you". Angel, a son of "Uncle" Simin Benitez, was a first cousin of Sonia Benitez Viloria of Sacramento, CA. Angel graduated from Philippine Military Academy in 1990 and a graduate from University of Iloilo with a Masters Degree in Public Administration. Col Benitez left behind his spouse of 16 years and 4 children ages 9 to 15. Let's pray for our fallen hero while defending the Philippines from the Moro rebels.
(Phil.Daily Inquirer 8/19/08)
6/13/08
The wife of Uncle Benning Rillera passed away few days ago. According to son, Kito Rillera, the burial was 6/14/08 in the Naguilian.
3/19/08
Sister Cities International Welcomes our Suisun-Naguilian Sisterhood
Naguilian became a member of Sister Cities International, a global citizen diplomacy network, representing over 2000 sisterhood partnerships throughout 134 countries. It is a network of sister cities organization enhancing quality of life through educational exchanges, business development opportunities and information sharing on issues such as technology, health care, and the environment. Suisun City became a member soon after our sisterhood was signed. www.sister-cities.org.
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2/22/08
Another Naguiliander Passed-
The mother of Jun Cabreros, Juliana Flora Cabreros, passed away last night in Daly City. We called her "Auntie Say-yang". Funeral was today. She will be missed. Auntie Say-yang...She was 95 years of age. To extend your condolences, please respond to 'contact us' on this site, and will be forwarded to Jun Cabreros.
1/20/2008
We lost three Naguilianders during the past few days.
Aunt Bernice Cacdac Binongcal Madayag Banda (90) passed away on Jan 12th, 2008 in Honolulu. Her daughters are Minda Martinez and Kathy Lamug (pictured in Damdamag2 during 2007 LV Reunion). Aunt Bernice is the youngest sibling of the 2nd gen Crisanta Cacdac Clan.
Manong Gil Floresca, a popular name among Naguilianders, passed away Jan 14th, 2008. A very likeable and friendly person, he will be missed by many. My very first recollection with Mng Gil was, in Naguilian when I was 12 or so, he gave me something to drink, and I gladly accepted it. Then the first time we met in LA during uncle Charlie Benitez' funeral, remembered about the days when he gave me 'something' to drink. What a recollection after 47+ years...
Mrs. Seniang Estocapio Estandian during the passed few days in Southern California. Her two children, Amado Estandian and Ofelia Estandian Matia, went to high school in Naguilian. Amado and spouse, Letty Rimando, attended our last reunion in Las Vegas in 2007. Ofelia may be reached at 714-377-8690.
Let us pray for Mng Gil, Auntie Bernice, and Mrs.
Seniang Estandian, and extend condolences to their families.
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