Gone But Not Forgotten
Manong Rogelio
He was the son of Tatay Crisanto, first cousin of my father. I had never met him. In fact I just came to know him lately.
I heard about his sister, Manang Carmelita who is based in Guimaras. She was mentioned to me by my cousins. Our place is just a boat ride away from Guimaras.
When I tried to search for my relatives in Facebook, I came upon Rojohn and Leah, children of Manong Rogelio. Through them, I learned that their parents are based in Alimodian. My older cousins in our place used to know Manong Rogelio, but I did not have a chance of ever meeting him.
Manong Rogelio died recently. I learned about it through a post of his son Rojohn in his Facebook page. He will be truly missed.
Nanay Mila
She was the wife of Tatay Conrado, brother of Tatay Crisanto. She was the mother of Tatis, Luz, Noel, Lea, Leo, Liezl and Angel.
I first met Nanay Mila during my college days. I met her through her son Buboy (Noel) who was my officer then at my CAT class. Buboy invited me to drop by their house which was just in front of the university. That was when I met her and the other members of the family.
Nanay Mila was teaching then in one of the schools in the city.
She was sweet and soft-spoken.
Lately, I learned that Nanay Mila had undergone a surgery. When I went home to the Philippines to have my vacation, I intended to visit Nanay Mila but I was not able to do so because of my tight schedule.
When I went abroad again, I learned that Nanay Mila died. She had been in the hospital before that.
How I wish I could attend her funeral, to pay her a visit for one last time. But I could not.
The only thing I could do is to pray. For her. And for Manong Rogelio.
Nanay Mila, Manong Rogelio....may you rest in peace.
He was the son of Tatay Crisanto, first cousin of my father. I had never met him. In fact I just came to know him lately.
I heard about his sister, Manang Carmelita who is based in Guimaras. She was mentioned to me by my cousins. Our place is just a boat ride away from Guimaras.
When I tried to search for my relatives in Facebook, I came upon Rojohn and Leah, children of Manong Rogelio. Through them, I learned that their parents are based in Alimodian. My older cousins in our place used to know Manong Rogelio, but I did not have a chance of ever meeting him.
Manong Rogelio died recently. I learned about it through a post of his son Rojohn in his Facebook page. He will be truly missed.
Nanay Mila
She was the wife of Tatay Conrado, brother of Tatay Crisanto. She was the mother of Tatis, Luz, Noel, Lea, Leo, Liezl and Angel.
I first met Nanay Mila during my college days. I met her through her son Buboy (Noel) who was my officer then at my CAT class. Buboy invited me to drop by their house which was just in front of the university. That was when I met her and the other members of the family.
Nanay Mila was teaching then in one of the schools in the city.
She was sweet and soft-spoken.
Lately, I learned that Nanay Mila had undergone a surgery. When I went home to the Philippines to have my vacation, I intended to visit Nanay Mila but I was not able to do so because of my tight schedule.
When I went abroad again, I learned that Nanay Mila died. She had been in the hospital before that.
How I wish I could attend her funeral, to pay her a visit for one last time. But I could not.
The only thing I could do is to pray. For her. And for Manong Rogelio.
Nanay Mila, Manong Rogelio....may you rest in peace.
Thanks for remembering. Have not met Nong Gelio myself. It is so sad about Nanay. She was the greatest woman I know. She has done so much without, so unselfish, putting her family's needs before her own. To me, and I'm sure I speak for the rest of my family, SHE WAS GONE TOO SOON. Her suffering has ended, and I'm so very grateful for that, but for those she left behind, the sting of our pain will diminish in time I hope. She may be gone, but we will never forget. I will always love you Nanay, until we meet again. ---- Tatis
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