Let’s have a breath of fresh air naman … amidst all these sad news. Russell (si Bimbo na anak ni Ng Merlyn at Oca) sent everyone these photos of Malinao. Some of you may have not received them through the mail (if you opted to read mails on the web), so here they are …
Roadside beauty along the dirt roads of Dangcaean
Dirt road in Dangcaean to Poblacion
Tigpalas falls, summer 2008
All photos ® Russell Lorenzo 2008
The fact of the matter is, one of the few times that we gather as a complete clan/family … is during the death – wake and/or burial – of a loved one. Yes, it is a time of grieving for the departed, but it is also a time for renewal of ties with long lost cousins and other relatives, some of whom we don’t even know exist, and a time for celebration of the life of the dearly beloved who we are sending to journey of a different kind.
So here we are, gathered again, honoring the life of Nay Maxima “Ansing” Ilio Romero.
You know who you are (or please help in ID in the comments section):
Sadly, this was taken during Nay Ansing’s wake …
From ER: Eto ang completong picture ng mga anak ni Nay Ansing and Tay Nonoy Romero (except Edwin who went back to the US before Nay Ansing passed away).
Standing L-R: Emmanuel (Manny), Amada (Ahmie), Lilia (Lily), Asuncion (Siony), Araceli (Bukay), Henry and Jojo
Seated L-R: Edgardo (Teng), Reth and Lorelie (Baby)
Ng Baby used to be a mainstay dancer on one of the noontime shows on Channel 11 in the 60s.
Nay Conchit, Nay Ansing … and Nay Chedeng in the last two months!
Please pray for the repose of their souls …
Nay Chedeng with ER
We will all miss Nay Chedeng (Tay Peping’s wife) who passed away on Nov. 18, 2008. To members of Tropa ni Jose (Peping), our deep condolences. As Rev. Fr. Philip said, “May the soul of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Rest assured that Nay Chedeng will be in our prayers and Masses in the following days and weeks and months.”
Some of our roots are also embedded here.
Some of our roots are planted here …
Jumping With Joy, originally uploaded by Flipped Out.
Wedding of Onoy (son of Mayor Jodyi) and Donna Mae in April of 2008, Kalibo, Aklan.
Here’s the wedding at the Kalibo Cathedral:
It was held in the Kalibo Cathedral because the Malinao Church was still under repair/construction.
ER (Ng Emma) sent me these new pictures of her apos and apogans.
ER with her apos in Subic. Nancy (Castaneda), the daughter of Nang Nang Clarita is at the back.
Marvin Castaneda (Nancy’s son) in blue shirt with PBA player Willy Miller. Marvin is a 6 footer basketball player.
Michael Karlo Castaneda aka Kiko, son of Nancy Castaneda.
4th Generation Ilios – Michaela and Trisha, daughters of Kiko Castaneda
Homer and his swimming medals
Before Michael Phelps, there was Homer, at least in the Hilarion Ilio family. Cousin Homer was a Philippine-ranked swimmer in regular and paralympics competitions. He is a member of the Tropa ni Jose (Peping) and he and his family and are currently based in Dubai.
Here’s Homer with his loved ones:
Robert, Susan and Homer
Robert, Homer and Susan
Susan and Homer
Homer writes:
Ito ako ngayon nagtitiis sa init nang araw sa bayan ng Dubai, pero OK lang kasi lima kami dito - ako, si Rosendo, Alejo, Grace at Gideon. Six years na ako dito na walang uwian sa Pinas.
Here’s Homer at his place of work – in the field and in the office:
Here’s more of Homer during his swimming competition days:
NCR Awarding ceremony – silver 200M butterfly
200 M Butterfly
Before Dubai, Homer was working in at the US Naval Base in Subic as a lifeguard.
Yan ang katawang swimmer/lifeguard
US Naval base lifeguards
More pictures of Susan
