Obituaries


Honouring the memories and celebrating their lives.


Domingo Cabcaben Delatado. Lolo passed away last December 14, 2006 three days before his 102nd birthday on December 17, 2006. He died peacefully at home in Ivana after he was blessed, conveyed absolution, anointed with Holy Oil, and given Holy Communion by Rev. Fr. Brigido Casas then Parish Priest of Ivana. We say peacefully since he waited for all the needed sacraments to be received before he joined his Maker. When he left us, all his children who were here in Batanes were beside him together with his wife Lola Carmen and us his grandchildren. We were saddened by his death for we will never see his smiles again, we will never be able to hear his entertaining jokes and stories again but then as we saw him at peace before he finally lost his last breath our sadness vanished and we thought of the brighter hope and truth that our Almighty awaits Him in his eternal glory.

- September 2007 as per request of Roland V. Delatado (email: delatado_rv-at-yahoo.com)

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Alberta Horbino de Sagon-Gato (June 7, 1917 - April 16, 2007) of Itbayat, married to the late Bartolome Gato and the mother of the Batanes governor, Hon. Vicente DS Gato, died at home in Quezon City after having been practically wholly home-confined for about more than 30 years due to an apparent failed eye operation.

Mrs. Celerina DS Gato-Hondonero had taken the brunt of home-caring the deceased. Kudos to the patient and loving care of Celerina! Her role must have been destined by God. She was a widow and lived in the Philippines unlike all her sisters who could well help financially and did so. The only son, Vicente, paid visits, provided housing accommodation, extended financial aid, and gave personal services to a limited degree compared to Celerina's. Well, the governor was busy with the concerns of the government in the Philippine Navy then and the people of Batanes. The deceased is survived by her children: Aurora DS Gato-Reblando, Catalina DS Gato-Gonzales, Celerina DS Gato-Hondonero and Vicente plus several grandchildren.

Prayers for the heavenly repose of Alberta's (a.k.a. Nitang) soul and continuing blessings for her bereaved are fervently requested.

- November 2006 as per request of Angelito P. Castro (email: amanggolda05-at-yahoo.com)

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Wilbur Caronilla Galarion (Sept. 12, 1956 - Nov. 23, 2006), son of Joaquin Fabrao Galarion+ and Cresencia Fagar Caronilla of Mahatao, died after a heart stroke in the course of an animal-feeding trip. Although brought to the Batanes General Hospital for medication, he did not regain consciousness anymore after the coma ensuing the heart incident. He is survived by his mother, Cresencia; wife, Mercy Joan Vargas Hidalgo; children: Maria Jowina, Luisa, Carla and Wilbur Jr. and siblings: Romeo, Cyrus and Grace.

Prayers for the heavenly repose of Wilbur's soul and continuing blessings for his bereaved
family and especially for his young children, all of them are still studying, are fervently
requested.

- November 2006 as per request of Angelito P. Castro (email: amanggolda05-at-yahoo.com)

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Jose Nobleza Alcazar (May 16, 1920 - Oct. 2, 2006) died in Itbayat. He was a former teacher of the Batanes High School (now: Batanes National Comprehensive Science High School). He is survived by his wife, Josefa Valiente Ponce, children: Lucidio, Sor Pia, Luz, Esther, Blesildo, Jose Jr., Nancy P. Alcazar-Barrios and Arlene. He was blessed with many grandchildren too.

This website and the Batanes High School Batch '60 Alumni Association request his students, friends and relatives to pray for the eternal repose of Jose's soul in heaven and continuing blessings for his clan in and out of this world.

- November 2006 as per request of Angelito P. Castro (email: amanggolda05-at-yahoo.com)

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Esperidion Castaño Despues (Dec. 14, 1938 - Sept. 8, 2006), son of Manuel Pastor Despues+ and Candelaria Ceballos Castaño+, died in New Jersey, USA. Upon assuming American citizenship, he adopted the name of John Conrad. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fluer Conrad, children: Derek and Jennifer Conrad, grandson: six months young Christopher and siblings: Amadeo, Gertrudes Castaño Despues-Conde and Josefa Castaño Despues-Canada.

This website and the Batanes High School 1960 Alumni Association request his relatives and friends to pray for the eternal repose of John's soul plus continued blessings and blissful reunion in heaven in God's time for those he left behind.

- October 2006 as per request of Angelito P. Castro (email: amanggolda05-at-yahoo.com)

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Our grandmother Fortunata Castro Alcantara died on the 19th of August in Perth Western Australia, she died peacefully, she was born on the 13th of may 1914. -- Jason Blanas

- posted August 2006 as per request of Jason Blanas (email: jsonblanas-at-yahoo.com)

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Eduardo Merca Balasbas, former Vice-Governor, died about 3 p.m. July 25, 2006 in Batanes. He was born on October 13, 1915. He is survived by his wife, Pilar Agresor Poncio, and their four children: Celedonio, Fernando, Magdalena Balasbas-Gaa and Proceso, plus their respective spouses and descendants.

This website and the Batanes High School Alumni Association condole with the bereaved families and request prayers for the eternal repose of the deceased's soul and for spiritual strength as well as other blessings for those left behind.

- July 2006 as per request of Angelito P. Castro (email: amanggolda05-at-yahoo.com)

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Mariano Cabal Balanoba (Dec. 8, 1922 - Dec. 13, 2005) of Itbayat died in Palawan. His wife Marcelina Intervalo Loor and children express their deep gratitude to all those who condoled with them.

- January 2006 as per request of Angelito P. Castro (email: amanggolda05-at-yahoo.com)

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Jaime Hontoria Hubalde (July 10, 1947 - Oct. 9, 2005) of Sabtang is survived by his wife, Ma. Alegria Aguto Hidalgo, 10 children, 2 children-in-law and 2 granddaughters. His family thank those who offered prayers, bouquets, mass-commitment cards and financial/material aid and those who in one way or another showed love and concern.

- January 2006 as per request of Angelito P. Castro (email: amanggolda05-at-yahoo.com)

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Avelino Asa Entela (March 23, 1950 - Nov. 27, 2005) of Itbayat, son of Jose Horbino Entela and Tecla Castillo Asa. His wife Cristeta Bayaras Ugali and children thank all those who prayed and shared their love and concern especially at the time of their bereavement.

- January 2006 as per request of Angelito P. Castro (email: amanggolda05-at-yahoo.com)

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Ignacio Cabal - eldest child of the late Teofila Estoy Cabal-Balanoba died on December 29, 2005 at 2 pm in Itbayat. His surviving siblings are Saturnina Cabal Balanoba-Antas and Prisco Cabal Balanoba. We pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

- January 2006 as per request of Angelito P. Castro (email: amanggolda05-at-yahoo.com)

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Josefina Castro-Valera passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2005. She is survived by her siblings Raquel Valera, Renato Valera, Dr. Ric Valera, Capt. Geo Valera, and Olive Valera.

Mrs. Castro-Valera's remains will be at Heart of Jesus and Mary Mortuary (Church in West Triangle, Quezon City, Philippines) and will be laid to rest at Loyola Memorial Park on Nov 5, 2005 at 1:45pm. For additional information, please call (63-2) 9299824.

- November 2005 as per request of Fria Castro-Nikniai

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Teresa Castillejos Abad passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2004, at the age of 99 in Mandaluyong City. Mrs.Abad was born to Hon.Claudio Castillejos, former governor of Batanes, and Mrs.Catalina Llopis Castillejos on October 11, 1904 in Basco Batanes. Mrs.Abad was the 3rd of 8 siblings. Her siblings were Bonosa Saligumba, Severa Argonza, Clemente Castillejos, Hon.Ramon Castillejos, former mayor of Basco, Guillermo Castillejos, Gil Castillejos, and Conrado Castillejos. Mrs.Abad was married for 74 years to Mr.Jose Llopis Abad, who died in November last year. Mrs. Abad is survived by her children Lourdes Abad Pascual, Medardo Castillejos Abad, Crescencia Abad Santos, and Ester Abad Fornela.

Please join our family in prayer at the Santos residence in Barangka Mandaluyong City from Aug 24th to Sept 1st. Mrs. Abad will be laid to rest at the Mandaluyong Municipal Cemetery on Wednesday, September 1st. For additional information, please call (63-2) 532-0877.

- August 2004 as per request of Me-anne Abad

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Catalina Doktor Castillejos, married to Gil Castillejos. She passed away on January 13, 2000 in Detroit Michigan at the age of 89. She's survived by her three children that include my mother, Lourdes "Lulu" Castillejos Rubio in Philadelphia, PA, Diego "Jiggs" Castillejos in Bulacan, Philippines, and Carmen "Mameng" Franco in Detroit Michigan and her 10 grandkids, and 4 great grandkids.

- June 2005 as per request of Ralph Rubio

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Lolita B. Galita, of Ivana, Batanes, a Retired Division Schools Superintendent , passed away at the age of 87 on 03 April 2004 at Quezon City

Concepcion F. Galita, of Manila, passed away at the age of 57 on 31October 1999 at Quezon City.

Jose Ramon F. Galita, of Basco, Batanes, passed away at the age of 27 on 03 May 1998 at Manila.

- May 2004 as per request of J. Galita

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Jose Llopis Abad (1907-2003)

Jose Llopis Abad passed away on Monday, November 3, 2003, at the age of 96 in Mandaluyong City. Mr.Abad was born to Valentin Abad and Victoria Llopis on December 16, 1907 in the Island of Camiguin in the town of Calayan, in Cagayan. Mr. Abad is survived by his wife, Theresa Llopis Castillejos, and children Lourdes Abad Pascual, Medardo Castillejos Abad, Crescencia Abad Santos, and Ester Abad Fornela.

Please join our family in prayer at St.Jude Catholic Church in Barangka Mandaluyong City from Nov 3rd to Nov 10th. Mr. Abad will be laid to rest at the Mandaluyong Municipal Cemetery on Nov 10th. For additional information, please call (63-2) 532-0877.

- November 4, 2003 as per request of Marianne Abad Abalos

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Pedro Alasco y Cari (of Sabtang and Mahatao, Batanes) died on April 28, 2003 at age 74, after succumbing to a massive heart attack and other complications. He is survived by his wife, Hening, children, Virgie, Fely, Eddie, Mely, Roland, Ronald, Len, and Ricky, and sisters, Josefa and Pitang.

His body lies in estate in their family home at Bo. Ampid, San Mateo, Rizal. Internment will announced later.

We pray for the eternal repose of his soul. May he rest in peace.

- April 29, 2003 as per request of S. Alasco.

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Exequio Castro passed away on Friday, August 9, 2002 in Manila, Philippines. His bereaved wife Generosa Castro, daughters Wilfrea & Dina, and son Romarico request pious readers to join them in praying for his journey to eternal life. His remains were cremated last August 11 and will be buried in Basco, Batanes.

Novena will be held daily until August 17, 2002 at 74 Times street, West Triangle, Quezon City. For further info., please call Mrs. Josie Valera at telephone 9240375 or Wilfrea Castro at 916 3732974. posted August 13, 2002 as per request of Ms. Wilfrea Castro Pareth.

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Eusequia Fagar Caronilla (1913-2002)

Eusequia Fagar Caronilla (born on November 14, 1913) passed away in Houston, Texas on January 5, 2002. She had been living with daughters Vilma (Fagar Caronilla) Kliewer, Cheryl Fagar Caronilla, and Ma. Socorro Fagar Caronilla in Houston. During early June 2002, Eustaquia's six daughters will hold burial services of her ashes at Mahatao Cemetery alongside her late husband Leonardo P. Caronilla. posted May 30, 2002 as per request of Mr. Jon von Kessel (jonvk@juno.com).

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Pacita E. Castaño (1923-2002)

Pacita Espedido Castaño passed away on Monday, May 13, 2002 at the age of 78 in Quezon City. Pacita is the daughter of former Ivana mayor, Hon.Valentin Castaño, and Mrs.Catalina Espedido. She is survived by her siblings - Honoria Florentino, Manuel Castaño, Atty. Carlos Castaño, Juanita Abad, Sonia Yadan, and Vera Cabugao. Please join our family in our prayers to console the living for our sorrowful loss and to celebrate Pacita's reunion with her Creator and Father in heaven.

Pacita's remains will be at La Funeraria Paz on Araneta Avenue in Quezon City from May 14th to May 18th. She will be laid to rest at Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina beside her brother, Valentin Castaño Jr. on Saturday, May 18th. For inquiries, please contact Arlyn Yadan at ayadan@bankard.com, office: 632-634-5911 ext.12401, mobile: 0917-836-5469. posted May 16, 2002 as per request of mcabad (mcabad@hotmail.com).

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The family of the late Jose Velez Delatado wish to thank all of you who, by way of your presence, flowers, thoughts, and prayers joined and supported them in remembering and honouring Jose's memory.

Interment was held last March 30, 2002 at Heavenly Peace Cementery du Cavite.

Jose Velez Delatado
Died last March 2, 2002 at the age of 47 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where he worked with Electro Industries Inc. He suffered a fatal high blood pressure attack 2 days earlier. His remains will be brought home to Manila at Funeraria Filipinas in Las Piñas City.

His bereaved wife Cristina M. Arsenio Delatado and 3 year old son Lynoll Josef Arsenio Delatado; parents Domingo Cabcaben Delatado and Carmen Acedo Velez, and sisters Consolacion Delatado Ramos, Josefa Delatado Pango, Rosario Delatado Acebes, Natividad Delatado Seunsom, Elisa Barsana and Magdalena Delatado Minay request pious readers to join them in praying for his journey to eternal life. For interment and other details, please contact Roland Delatado at delatado_rv@yahoo.com or telephone number 09194764913 in Manila. posted March 7, 2002 as per request of Roland Delatado.

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Name	Date of Death
Jose Cardona	Mar. 8, 2000
Eugenio Cabizon	Feb. 21, 2000
Maria Cantero	Feb. 20, 2000
Catalina Cabugao	Feb. 17, 2000
Esperanza Ventolero	Feb. 16, 2000
Maria Z. Comaya	Feb. 14, 2000
Bernardo Loas	Feb. 7, 2000
Aniceta Baro	Jan. 30, 2000
Gregorio Villarta	Jan. 23, 2000
Lapaz Hordoñez	Jan. 16, 2000
Mark John Horcajo	Dec. 17, 1999
Felisa H. Gabuyo	Dec. 15, 1999
Violeta H. Gabilo	Dec. 10, 1999

Servilina H. Magaldan died last March 6, 1999 at the age of 57 in Uyugan, Batanes

Ramon Imperial passed away last 17 March 1999 at the age of 60 in Malakdang, Sabtang

Socorro Villegas died last 20 March 1999 in San Antonio, Basco. She was 72 years old.

Rosario H. Havier of Ivana died last 25 March 1999 at 68 years old in Salagao, Ivana.

Guillermo Atunay of Chanarian, Basco died last 23 March 1999 at the age of 91.

Maria F.G. Javier of 145 Magnolia St. Gregoria Heights Subdivision, Taytay, Rizal passed away last April 4, 1999. Maria was one of a group of local tourists from Manila who drowned in the waters of Vatang, Ivana. She was wading in the coral reefs with two other friends when she was caught unaware of huge wave that carried her away. A chartered plane came to fetch her body home.

Maximo Salengua died last 5 April 1999 in San Antonio, Basco. She was 85 years old.

Source: Bandillo Batanes

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