Isagani I. Erlano (January 22, 1953 - October 8, 2011)

Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind.

It is with a deep sadness to inform you that our classmate, Isagani Infeliz Erlano, has passed on last 08 October 2011 in Sydney, Australia. He was 58 years old.

Let us remember Isagani in our prayers. Let us also offer prayers for the family he left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

Funeral service was held at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 582 Victoria Rd, Ryde, Friday, 14 October 2011. Interment was held at Macquarie Park Cem (ryde), North Ryde, NSW, Australia, Friday, 14 October 2011.

Sidebar: Isagani was last in Manila with Classmates in September 2005. Click here for details.

Deepest Sympathy

We condole with our dear classmate, Erlinda Ebba-Loubier, whose father passed away recently.

Viewing will be on September 29, 2010 at the San Diego Mortuary from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and the address is 611 Highland Avenue, San Diego, California. Internment on Thursday and the mass will be at 10:00 AM at Saint Michael Church at 2615 Homedale Avenue, San Diego, California.

Let us also offer prayers for the family Mr. Ebba left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For Erlinda: May you find comfort in the memories you shared together with your Father.

On the Loss of a Mother

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~Author Unknown

We condole with our dear classmates, Elizabeth Garcia-Cabangis and Eloisa Garcia-Mercado, whose mother, Mrs. Engracia "Mama Grace" A. Garcia, passed away today, July 27, 2009 in Makati City. She was 85 years old.

Mrs. Garcia’s body lies at No. 29 9th Street, West Tapinac, Olongapo City. Interment will be announced on a later date.

Let us also offer prayers for the family she left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For Ebeth and Eloi: May the memories of your mother held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit at this time.

Sympathy for Mother’s Loss

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.

-Author Unknown

We condole with our dear classmate, Reynaldo “Upeng” A. Operania, whose mother, Mrs. Francisca A. Operania, passed away last Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Olongapo City. She was 87 years old.

Mrs. Operania’s body lies at Purok Uno, Manggahan Street, Sta. Rita, Olongapo City. Interment will be on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the Olongapo Memorial Park.

Let us also offer prayers for the family she left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For Upeng and Family: May the memories of your mother held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit at this time.

Remembering a Father

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
- Author Unknown

We condole with our dear classmates, Cynthia Cocal-Sardenia whose father, Mr. Reynaldo "Danding" Cocal, passed away last Friday, 20 February in San Diego, California.

Viewing will be on Wednesday, 25 February 2009 and funeral service on Thursday, 26 February 2009 in El camino Mortuary in Mira Mesa, San Diego. Mr. Cocal will be cremated and his ashes will be flown home to Olongapo City.

Let us also offer prayers for the family he left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For Cynthia and Family: Thinking of you in the loss of your father and wishing there were words that could take away your grief. May you find comfort in knowing that many people share your sadness.

Sympathy for Mother’s Loss

"Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower,
We will grieve not; rather find strength in what remains behind.”
~Williamn Wordsworth

We condole with our dear classmate and schoolmate, Soledad “Soly” De Castro-Paterson and Rosario “Chato” De Castro-Gregorio whose mother, Mrs. Mercedes De Castro, passed away today at 11:31am, Monday, 26 January 2009 in Olongapo City at 74 years old.

Mrs. De Castro’s body lies at the Lincoln Lodge No. 34 in Olongapo City. Interment will be on Thursday January 29, 2009 at 2pm . Soly will be arriving from San Francisco on Wednesday morning, 28 January 2009.

Let us also offer prayers for the family she left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For Soly and Chato: You're in the hearts of others who care about you and pray for you as God eases your sorrow and replaces it with sweet memories. May the memories of your mother held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit at this time.

With Sympathy

A few of the batchmates were present during the final wake of Merceditas Coll- Gonzales’ Dad, Mr. Daniel Coll, Jr., at the Olongapo Memorial Park. Mr. Coll was cremated the next day, April 2, 2008 at OMP.

In attendance the picture are as follows Cynthia Cocal-Sardenia, Florinda Riel, Zenaida Caseja-Torrente, , Zoe Jeanevieve Mackay-Mojica, Norma Yabut-Dar, Orlino Labrador, Noelito Hernandez, Robert Quisumbing, Oscar Atienza, Oscar Baldos,

Not in picture but was present in the wake are Sonia Muncal and Julio De Omania

Mr. Daniel Coll, Jr. - Bereavement Notice

"Life is eternal, and love is immortal,
and death is only a horizon;
and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight."
~Rossiter Worthington Raymond

The father of Mercedita Coll-Gonzales, Mr. Daniel Coll, Jr., passed away this morning, March 31, 2008 at Olongapo City. He was 81 years old.

His remains will lie in state at Olongapo Memorial Park. Internment will be announced on a later date.

Please offer a prayer for the repose of the soul of Mr. Coll.

Mercy/Ditas: At times like this, words cannot say the things we'd like them to, but may it be a help to know our thoughts are there with you.

Bereavement Notice: Mrs. Lydia T. Ela

We condole with our dear friend, Aleta T. Ela-McFarland (OCNHS Batch '71) whose mother, Mrs. Lydia T. Ela, passed away last Wednesday, 19 December 2007 at the Olongapo James Gordon Hospital .

Mrs. Ela’s body lies at their residence in Horseshoe Drive , Sta. Rita, Olongapo City . Internment will be announced on a later date upon arrival of Aleta and sister, Josephine, from the US and Australia respectively.

Let us also offer prayers for the family she left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For Aleta and family: Take care. Hope you are doing okay. God bless.

Bereavement Notice: Arch. Jesse A. Mackay

We condole with our dear classmate, Zoe Jeanevieve “Jean” V. Mackay-Mojica, whose father, Arch. Jesse A. Mackay passed away last September 3, 2007 at 78 years old. He celebrated his last birthday last January 19.

Arch. Mackay’s body lies at the Lincoln Lodge No. 34 in Olongapo City. He was a Past Worshipful Master.

Internment will be announced on a later date upon arrival of Jean and sister, Chleo Rhoda V. Mackay from the US and Canada respectively.

Let us also offer prayers for the family he left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For Jean and family: Take care. Hope you are doing okay. God bless.

Love doesn't end with dying or leave with the last breath.
For someone you've loved deeply, Love doesn't end with death.
- John Addey

Mr. Luis B. Dela Cruz

Love doesn't end with dying or leave with the last breath.
For someone you've loved deeply, Love doesn't end with death.
- John Addey

We condole with our dear classmate, Amelita “Amy/Amie” Dela Cruz-Lacuesta, whose father, Mr. Luis B. Dela Cruz, passed away due to Stage 4 Lung Cancer, last Tuesday, 22 May 2007. He was 80 years old.

His body lies at the Glen Abbey Memorial Park and Mortuary located at 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, California. Viewing will be on May 29-30 (Tuesday and Wednesday) at 5-9pm; Funeral service will be on Thursday, 31 May 2007 at 2pm; and Burying of his ashes will be on Saturday, at 12 noon.

Let us include Amy’s father in our prayers and commend his spirit to the good Lord. May God grant him eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon him.

Let us also offer prayers for the family he left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For Amy/Amie: Take care. Hope you are doing okay. God bless.

Bereavement Notice: Mr. Cesario R. Bada Sr.

We condole with our dear classmate, Ruben Bada, whose father, Mr. Cesario R. Bada Sr., passed away last Wednesday, 25 October 2006 at 92 years old. He celebrated his last birthday last August 7.

Mr. Bada’s body lies at their residence at 24 Fontaine Street, East Bajac Bajac, Olongapo City. Internment will be on Sunday, 29 October 2006 at 2pm.

Let us also offer prayers for the family he left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For Ruben: Take care. Hope you are doing okay. God bless.

Love doesn't end with dying or leave with the last breath.
For someone you've loved deeply, Love doesn't end with death.
- John Addey

Mr. Cesar Adamos - Father of David Adamos

We condole with our dear classmate, David Adamos, whose father, Mr. Cesar Adamos, passed away last week at Maryland, U.S.

Let us also offer prayers for the family he left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For David: Take care. Hope you are doing okay. God bless.

Love doesn't end with dying or leave with the last breath. For someone you've loved deeply, Love doesn't end with death. - John Addey