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Gala Coronation Night of Princess A. dela Cueva |
Mr. & Mrs. Medy Burgonio - Marching
during the wedding of their son, Ryan to Anna
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60 years wedding anniversary of Angel & Lourdes Saraos | ||
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RIP The young ELOY LUIS BELLO has terminated his services to his country, the Philippines, at the youthful age of 37. He was a Consul in Ottawa, Canada. The Almighty has taken him back from us. For sure he has now joined the choral ensemble composed of Angels and Saints joyfully singing praises to our great Creator. Let us all pray for the repose of his soul as certainly he might be interceding for us to our Savior. To his family we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences.
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Myrna Baggao Breen displays her trophy as champion in the 2008 National Figure Over All Competition held in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
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Francisco Batad & Juanita Bilen celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in Honolulu, Hawaii last September. 2008.
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Perla B. Saraos- Abramowitz and Michael Abramowitz exchange wedding vows as they celebrated their 30 years of marriage at Gold Coast Casino Hotel last June, 2008.
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Felipe Bueno & Flora Bagioso-Bueno celebrate their 50th ( golden wedding anniversary ) together with their 5 daughters, son-in-laws, grandchildren, grandchildren-in-laws, and also their great grandchildren. | |||
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The Philippine Women's University celebrated its 90th anniversary
with a Grand Reunion Ball at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila,
Philippines on February 21,2009. Dr. Helena Z. Benitez, PWU Chairman Board of Trustee, 4th from the right, presented leadership plaques of recognition to Lulu Aquino Colmenar from Las Vegas, Nevada, 2nd from left and Cora Latayan Lontok, 3rd from right. They were recognized for their leadership in organizing PWU alumni chapters in the United States of America and for personifying the Philwomenian spirit of educational service plus mobilizing support to the university through scholarships and faculty grants. Others in the picture are, left to right: Cita Sumagaysay, another awardee, Dr. Amelou Benitez Reyes, University President and Mrs. Olivia Villafuel1e, Director of Alumni Affairs. |
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Lulu Bueno Aquino- Colmenar is shown receiving the leadership
plaque of recognition from Dr. Helena Z. Benitez. Lulu is the daughter
of the late Lucia Castaneda Bueno of Santa, Ilocos Sur. After graduating
with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the Philippine Women's
University Lourdes came to United States of America and attended
Columbia University for her Masters in Nutrition. She is married to
Herme Colmenar of Cavite. The latter is an accountant. They retired in
Las Vegas, Nevada from New York. Lulu is the past president of Phil_Am
& friends of Summerlin. |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BRIDE & GROOM ON THEIR~(25th)
SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY |
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Nida & Mariano - in front of San Gabriel Mission Church where the Silver Wedding anniversary mass was held in San Gabriel, California. | |||
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Nida & Mariano with their children Sean Gilbert & Christian
Leander |
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Sean & Christian giving a toast to their parents-Nida & Mariano | |||
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Nida & Mariano cutting their wedding anniversary wedding cake |
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The silver anniversary celebrants together with Balbuena , Osiguero , Lopez and Abramowitz families. | |||
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Front: Agripino dela Cueva, Miling Grzela, the bride-Nida Balbuena, Auring dela Cueva, & Perla Abramowitz. Back: Mariano Balbuena, Mr. Schuyler, & Mike Abramowitz. | |||
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EXCHANGE OF MATRIMONIAL VOWS Gil & Mariefe Galvez say "I DOS" on their wedding day at a Waipahu Catholic Church. Gil is the only son of the late Dr. Felicidad Nartatez Galvez. |
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The newlyweds perform their first dance as husband & wife during their reception at The Kahala Hilton in Waikiki. | |||
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Some of the attendees during the reception- seated: Cole Shidaki,
Pacita Nartatez Barba, Melvin Barba. Standing: Conrad Shidaki, Pam Barba Shidaki, Mrs. Melvin Barba & Bill Lieberg. |
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Maynard Cabebe's high school graduation at Independence High School in San Jose, California. With him in pictures are grandma Elvie Alcantara & his parents Drs. Abe Cabebe & Nancy Alcantara Cabebe.
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Santanians of USA celebrates a fundraising event on July 2009 with a Hawaiian theme
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Rita Galinato Suarez entertained the audience with her graceful hula. |
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Manny Carino eagerly opens donation envelopes during a fundraising dinner for the Candonians Association of Las Vegas. Nieves Bello Carino is by his side with her helping hands. | |||
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Msgr. Beth Avila & Fr. Perlito dela Cruz-The former was the mass celebrant during the 3 days (Oct. 9-11, 2009) Candonians'2nd International Reunion and the latter gave the invocation. | |||
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Fr. Perlito dela Cruz with brother Dr. Cesar dela Cruz( son of the late Dolores de Peralta dela Cruz) and sister in law Helen Abaya dela Cruz
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Emilia Brillantes Lodivico Naungayan (2nd from left, seated) with family & friends as she enjoys the above reunion. | |||
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Len Abaya, Helen dela Cruz, Violeta Quismorio, Dr. Cesar dela Cruz
and Dr. Frank Quismorio (Professor of Rheumatology, Univ. of Southern California. (Friends meeting again after not seeing each other for almost half a Century.) Back is Mike Abramowitz. |
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A NEW BRIDGE | |||
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Farewell to the 20th century (1940's) Quirino bridge and welcome to the 21st century new one. The bridge is still under construction as you can see. It is located just to the west of the tiring old one. | |||
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Meeting with the Mayor of Santa, JJ Bueno and Vice Mayor Popoy Bueno | |||
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CHECKING OUT WHERE ELVIS HANGS OUT. IS HE ALIVE? From left to right-Jojo & Aida Tejada, Linda Tejada, Mike Abramowitz, Perla Abramowitz, Ireno Tejada, Bonnie Begonia & Efren Tejada. |
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Visiting the Office of the Director of Legal Services of the Department of Natural Resources of the Philippines | |||
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| THANKSGIVING AT THE WIMBERLY'S LAKE LAS VEGAS HOME | ||||
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Lizzie, Joy Bueno Wimberly & Leilani Bueno Tamayo Martinez | |||
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Curtis Wimberly (husband of Joy) , Karel Bello with his newborn and Ben Bagioso | |||
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BASUG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL & FACULTY BASUG, SANTA, ILOCOS SUR |
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Engagement announcement
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Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Harris of Starkville, Mississippi, announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexa Michelle Harris to Michael Tejada Begonia, son of Doctors Gregorio & Maria Fatima Begonia of Brandon, Mississippi. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Robert Oliver Harris and the late Mr. & Mrs. John Joseph Pollman, all of Meridian , Mississippi. She is a 1999 graduate of Starkville Academy and a 2003 and 2005 graduate of Mississippi University. While attending Mississippi State University, she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, served as an MSU Orientation Leader, and graduated cum laude. Miss Harris is currently employed by Novo disk Incorporated as a Diabetes Care Specialist. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. & Mrs. Ignacio Begonia & the late Mr. & Mrs Teofilo B. Tejada, all of the Philippines. He is a 1996 graduate of Northwest Rankin High School and a 2000 & 2003 graduate of the Mississippi State University where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Mr. Begonia is employed by Teksystem where he works as a Senior Technical Recruiter. The couple will exchange vows at 7 pm on Dec. 12, 2009 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Memphis, Tenn. With Fr. Tom Condon officiating.
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Wedding Rehearsal of Michael Begonia & Alexa Harris | |||
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MIKE BEGONIA & ALEXA HARRIS EXCHANGE MATRIMONIAL VOWS |
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Bride & Groom with priest celebrant-Fr. Tom Condon, O.P | |||
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Cynthia Lynn Harris, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Harris, Alexa, Michael, Drs. Greg & & Fatima Begonia & Mark Tejada Begonia |
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Mother dances with the Groom. |
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Bride & Groom cut the cake | |||
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Groom's parents dance while the bride & groom perform their first dance as husband & wife. | |||
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Brother & sister dance | |||
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Groom's family--- Dr. Greg Begonia, Jojo Tejada, Bonnie Begonia, Joe Tejada, Frederick Tejada, Reno Tejada & Efren Tejada | |||
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Guests dance their hearts out | |||
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CHRISTMAS AT THE SORIAS---HONOLULU, HI Julius, Trixie, Atring & Carmen |
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Amado & Florencia Balanza with some of their guests during their GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION | |||
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Avelino & Vicky Belen Generoso performing a Swing Exhibition | |||
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Anabelle Tamayo Husson opening gifts during her BABY SHOWER | |||
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Pepe & NeiAnn Alcantara & family Alice Alcantara - Agbayani & family
Nini Alcantara - Cleofe & family Unite to commemorate the passing of Judge Dinong & Terang Alcantara |
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Christopher John Saraos Balan exchange marital vows with Tien Nguyen in
a Catholic ceremony where Filipino & Vietnamese customs were displayed.
Yum, Yum! The delicious 13 course dinner was enjoyed by every attendee. |
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Bringing gifts to the TEA PARTY held at the bride's home | |||
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Altar of Tea Party | |||
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Bride's maids wait for tea to distribute | |||
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Bride & Groom pose before tea pouring | |||
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Bride's maid pins corsage to her partner-groom's man | |||
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Tea serving | |||
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Bride & Groom pose with Groom's parents | |||
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First Dance of Bride & Groom | |||
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MORE PICTURES FROM THE VERY FIRST
SANTANIANS' INTERNATIONAL GRAND REUNION
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