CATALINA G. DATUIN

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 CATALINA G. DATUIN

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Courteous and courageous individual

Amiable and friendly to all her comrades

Thinks thoroughly before making decisions

Admires all of God’s great creations

Loving wife and dear to her cousins

Insight of life is amazing and incredible

Never seen without a smile on her face

Always assisting families in need of help

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Generous and gives from her good heart

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 Dedicated to and takes pride in her job

 Amazed by the closed tight knit of family

 Thoughtful and very caring of aunt Lucila

 Understands the value of true friendship

 Intelligence can be seen in all her actions

 Notably quiet and self-sacrificing lady

                     Laura B. Corpuz * Cousin * March 18, 2009

                                   Jollybc@gmail.com

ALEJANDRA G. REYES

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ALEJANDRA G. REYES

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 Affable, amiable, and humble individual

 Lasting memory of kindness and generosity

 Enjoys serving in the church and community

 Joyfully welcomes guests to her residence

 Approachable cousin she is known for

 Nice, quiet, and a very reserved lady

 Devoted to duties and responsibilities

 Respects the rights of other people

 Always ready to give a helping hand

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 Gracious and good-natured personality

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 Religious and faithful in her belief in God

 Example of humility is very obvious in her

Youngest daughter of Juan and Segundina 

 Everyone has a place in her big heart

 Smiles on her face are signs of happiness

                Laura B. Corpuz * Cousin * 2-28-2009

                         Jollybc2@gmail.com

NOE B BACON

                    NOE B. BACON

Night and day, they call you to treat many patients

Overjoyed by daughter and son’s school achievements

Extra careful in performing any surgery of specialty

Bountiful blessings received from God are great

Brings a lot of fun and joy to all family gatherings

Approachable, kind, and generous to those in need

Confers with medical surgeons about patient’s status

Obligations and commitment to the family you keep

New scientific information, learned from meetings

Laura B. Corpuz * Aunt *May, 2013 * Jollybc2@gmail.com       

REGINALD V. GRESS

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REGINALD V. GRESS

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Responsible individual and can be counted on when it comes to services

Enjoys the quality time spent with all the cute and growing grandchildren

Generous gentleman who has a very big heart, ready to give a helping hand

Intelligent, industrious, hard-working, and dedicated husband to Josefina

Never did he refuse the request for substitution in church assigned duties

Actively participates in local activities and “Toastmasters International”

Lovingly cares for the broken-hearted and speaks kindly for their comfort

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Volunteerism is in his blood and will do anything without reservations

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Grateful for committee members’ assistance for the success of programs

Rejoices every time grandchildren show him school accomplishments

Examines and scrutinizes everything that matters and will impact life

Scientifically-minded, naturally analytical individual, and thinks wisely

Services to FASCI is incredible, commendable, and truly immeasurable

                 FASCI (Filipino-American Society of Central Illinois)

                      By: Laura B. Corpuz - April 16, 2013 - Friend

PRESCILA T. CAPATI

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             PRESCILA  T.  CAPATI

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Personable, friendly, and very caring woman I have ever known

Respected by her many friends, family members, and co-workers

Everybody she knew had a good place in her huge and loving heart

Sacrifices in her daily life became models for her entire family

Cooked the best “Pancit Palabok” for the family and friends

Interesting life lived, enjoyed gatherings and company of others

Loving wife, mother of four grown children and great grandmother

Approachable lady with a sweet smile on her face at all times

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 Tender loving care was felt by her cute and growing grandchildren

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 Cooking secrets so privately kept and nobody will ever know

Admired the beauty of this world and all of God’s creation

Precious as can be was no other than our Prescila, the pretty lady

Always tried to understand the elderly and needs of other people

Thoughtful, generous, and kind-hearted woman with wide-open arms

Inspiration to her many nieces and nephews, and very own family

                 February 25, 1954  - April 11, 2013

                       By Laura B. Corpuz * Friend

PONCIANO S. ISIP

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                                   PONCIANO S. ISIP  

       Personable, approachable, hard-working man you are known
       Outspoken, but chooses words wisely when around good friends 
       Notably nice and helpful to classmates from grade school on 
       Caring father and backbone of the entire Isip clan in Bulacan 
       Intelligence you use tactfully to raise a great and fun family  
       Admires the goodness and beauty of God's world creation 
       Never was a dull moment whenever or wherever you are   
       Outstanding reputation you build-up for strength and support  
     
       Sacrifices in daily life serve as models for growing grandchildren  

       Incredible brains are shown in all dealings with comrades  
       Sincerely loves family and cares for ailing wife, Maring  
       Inspiration to everyone who wants to enjoy life to its fullest
       Proud president of the very active class of '55 in San Miguel  

      Laura B. Corpuz *Classmate* (March 9, 2012) jollybc2@gmail.com

DOLORES S. GARCIA

                          DOLORES  S. GARCIA

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Destined to be truly successful woman in her clothing and textile industries

Overwhelming number of customers check storage to purchase merchandise

Loves to travel across the vast ocean to visit close friends and relatives

Outspoken individual who uses talent and special skills in her sales talks

Relationship with distributors and retailers is of high quality and with respect

Embraces work with love, patience, and perseverance with and happy life

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Sincerely and honestly thanks God for the outpouring blessings received

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Guides the children to reach their dreams in their chosen fields of endeavor

Approachable and very warm woman who reaches out with an open-arm

Recreation includes playing cards, sightseeing, vacationing and visiting parks

Charitable person who gives with all her might to the church’s special projects

Inspiration to the younger ones who are interested in pursuing a business career

Adores her ten young and growing grandchildren in Australia and Philippines

        By: Laura B. Corpuz * May 31, 2013 * jollybc2@gmail.com

EDUARDO DJ GARCIA

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EDUARDO  DJ  GARCIA

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Enjoying a very happy life with dearly beloved family and                                          friends

Dedicated and sincere husband to Dolores for a good number of                                   years

Understanding and caring grandfather of ten cute little darlings

Accommodating and entertains family and relatives with                                                enthusiasm

Rejoices when grandchildren call him “Lolo” lovingly and                                                sweetly

Deliciously cooks irresistible and mouth-watering food for guests

Overwhelming care felt by five sisters during their youthful                                        years

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Distance is not a hindrance when visiting close relatives                                            anywhere                          
Just and fair person treating everyone with love and respect

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Gives from the bottom of his heart that uplifts someone’s spirit

Appreciates all of God’s blessings and shares them joyfully

Religious individual and participates in many church activities

Calm, quiet, soft-spoken gentleman and peace-loving father of                                      five

Impresses acquaintances of safe driving and familiarity with                                           roads

Adopted and gave a child her very own place in this wonderful                                  world

By:   Laura B. Corpuz *Cousin * June 9, 2013 jollybc2@gmail.com

CARLOTA S. BERNABE

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 CARLOTA S. BERNABE

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Carefully analyzes situation with husband before making any                                                                     decisions

Always ready to give full assistance when needed by the                                                                             Balatbat clan

Rejoices each time a family member achieves a specific                                                                                goal in their life
Loves to be involved in any kind of project at home and                                                                              in her community

Overwhelmed by the results of her teaching when students                                                                        passed exams

Trustworthy individual that makes everyone feel proud                                                                              of her works

Admires the world’s beauty and sees it as the Creator’s                                                                                garden on earth

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Sincere and dedicated History teacher at Ramona S. Trillana                                                                      High School

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Brings comfort and inspires the lonely with her caring                                                                                    words of wisdom

Extra time and efforts she spends in preparing for the fun                                                                              family reunion

Responsible, dependable lady and can be counted on when                                                                              assigned a task

Noble and compassionate teacher thinking of teaching                                                                                    to be effective

Adores little children that are innocently, joyfully growing in                                                                        San Isidro
Brings back and shares the lessons learned in her daily life                                                                             as a woman

                                                                           

Enjoys and practices teaching ethics for the sake of all                                                                                    the students

Laura Balatbat-Corpuz *August 13, 2013 * jollybc2@gmail.com

EVELYN S. DELA PENA

       EVELYN  S. DELA PEÑA

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Every happy moment of life is cherished and kept in your loving heart

Very caring staff and first concern is the health situation of the patients

Experiences during younger years serve as models for the growing children

Lives a humble, simple, but content, fulfilled, and successful family life

You are a nice and warm-hearted woman to work with and to be with

Numerous and truly wonderful comments are heard from the entire family

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Strong in character and responsible woman make you worthy of praise

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Dedicated wife to loving husband Rudy and a very sweet sister-in-law

Everybody loves you because of your friendly attitude and lovely personality

Lifts up the spirit of those that are in need of great love and compassion

Always ready to give assistance with all your heart for the sake of many

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Precious and priceless is your relationship with the San Isidro Balatbat clan

Excitingly tells stories of your recreational activities, vacations, and trips

Ñaña, you work with many of them in the hospital attending to the patients

Anxious to volunteer and be an active committee member for successful project

      Laura Balatbat-Corpuz *August 14, 2013 * jollybc2@gmail.com

MANILO P. BALATBAT

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                         MANILO P. BALATBAT

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”MC” nobody can do better than you dear cousin, for you are                                                                                                                                 so terrific

Always makes the audience laugh because of your wonderful                                                                                                                                  sense of humor

Never was there a peaceful moment when you are present in                                                                                                                                   any gathering

Inspiration to the little ones who admire your special skills                                                                                                                                      in emceeing

Leads the children to the right path to accomplish aims and                                                                                                                                    goals in life

Overjoyed by the outstanding achievements of children in several                                                                                                                         activities

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People-friendly and personable man is what acquaintances will say                                                                                                                      about you

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Bounty of the Lord’s blessings graciously shared with family and                                                                                                                           relatives

Admires the special talents of nieces and nephews in different                                                                                                                                  arts in life

Loves the family dearly, prays, and cares for those whom you                                                                                                                                   hardly see

Anxiously awaits the next time the Balatbat family holds                                                                                                                                       another reunion

Teaches the little ones words of kindness, love, sincerity, and                                                                                                                                  truthfulness

Brings fun and joy to the gathering and plays many                                                                                                                                           ice-breaking games

Accommodating gentleman who welcomes visitors with                                                                                                                                         sweet smiling face

Trustworthy associate, brother, cousin, friend, relative, and                                                                                                                                   acquaintance

Laura Balatbat-Corpuz * Cousin* November 15, 2013 * jollybc2@gmail.com

TARCILA S. SALAMAT

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TARCILA S. SALAMAT

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Tanging ikaw nga lamang ang lagi naming nadaratnan

Angkin mong kabaitan ay tunay na walang makakapantay

Radyo sa tahanan ang batayan ng oras mo araw-araw

Cavite, Laguna, Malolos, Tarlac, nais mo ring marating

Ikaw ang bantay sa bahay at maghapon kang naghihintay

Lahat ng tao sa inyong purok sa iyo ay may paggalang

Ayos ka nang ayos, sinisinop at naglilinis sa bakuran

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Sa kaibuturan ng puso mo ay ang gintong pagmamahal

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Sa araw at gabi man ay mayruon kang ipinagdarasal

Ang tagumpay ng mga apo mo ang iyong kaligayahan

Luto ka nang luto ng iba’t ibang masasarap na ulam

Ang buong pamilya, kapatid, at kaibigan ay nasisiyahan

Masipag kang totoo at matatawag na “Inang Uliran”

Ani mong mga gulay ay talagang napapakinabangan

Taga-payo ang papel mo sa laki nitong ating angkan

        Laura Laura Balatbat-Corpuz, Ika-13 ng Agosto, 2013 *jollybc2@gmail.com

TERESITA B. ISIP

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TERESITA  B. ISIP

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Takes any responsibility and performs all assigned                                                              tasks wholeheartedly

Extra efforts she truly exerts when her assistance is                                                            needed by the family

Reaches out to family members to hold reunions of San                                                        Isidro Balatbat clan

Enjoys and cherishes time spent with cousins each                                                               time they come to visit

Shows great appreciation of the blessings received                                                          from God the Almighty

Incredibly strong showing compassion, courage, hope,                                                         and perseverance

Thinks positively and very optimistic in life in this                                                               world of changes

Admired by many relatives for generosity, humility,                                                      simplicity, and sincerity

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Big is her heart with names of beloved cousins, nieces, 
                                                         nephews, relatives

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Industry, hard work, and labor contribute in reaching                                                          her goals in life

Success and good fortunes of all her children are in her                                                          daily prayers

Interesting moments of youthful years joyfully shared                                                          with family members

Proud of the achievements and accomplishments of son                                                         and two daughters

Laura Balatbat-Corpuz * Cousin *January 21, 2013

                    jollybc2@gmail.com