All Obituaries

Gloria Bayot Brant, born in Victorias, Negros Occidental, Philippines on March 3, 1942, was the daughter of the late Pablo Bayot and Anacoreta De La Pena; wife of the late Ralph Brant and was the sister of the late Ceasar Bayot, Elisao Bayot, Tessie Glaraga, Jimmy Bayot and Elmore Bayot. She departed this earthly life on Monday, January 30, 2023 at the age of 80. She attended Seventh Day Adventist Church in Jersey City Heights. She is survived by the two children: Romy Brant and Jeffrey...

Rodolfo Yu Manacap Jr. also known as Olivia Snow was found dead on January 19, 2023 at Best Western Hotel in Manhattan, New York. He was born February 6, 1975 in Davao City, Davao Del Sur, Philippines to the late Rodolfo Manacap, Sr. and Herma Yu.  Snow was a freelance makeup artist and a member of the Filipino community in Woodside, New York. His heart was so big, he was so kind and so forgiving. The reactions to his transformation were simply brushed aside and he helped as...

Mario Blanco Icaza of Rutherford, New Jersey passed away on January 18, 2023 at the age of 71. He is survived by his siblings; Tomas Icaza, Jr. (Emie), Rowena Bueno (Nolasco), Carlos Icaza (Elizabeth), Ramon Icaza (Caroline). Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Zuasola Funeral Homes of New Jersey, LLC. 44 Bay Avenue Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003. Cremation will be held privately.

Baby Dominic Zed Diaz, beloved son of Louie Gene Diaz and Kristine Capule Diaz was born sleeping on December 5, 2022 at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.  He was a beautiful, perfect baby who will always live on in our hearts. We take comfort in knowing Baby Dominic is now watching over us from beyond. "God needed you more, I wanted you so bad. God needed you more. I tried everything to keep you here, God needed you more. I cried they day you came, God needed you more. It...

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all. Lita Vigal Lara from Manville, New Jersey gained her angel wings on December 4, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born October 22, 1938 in San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, Philippines to the late Policarpio Vigal and Carmelita Conde. She is survived by her children Malu (Pabble), Leslie (Todd), Lisa (Marvyn),Edel (Uno), and Edwin (Cecil), along with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is...

Marieta Pangilinan Cecilio, 76, of Belleville, New Jersey, unexpectedly passed away on November 24, 2022 at her home.  Marieta is survived by her siblings: Cecilia and Louie (children Lisa & Joe), Nick and Fe (son Jason), Ramon and Loida (children Raquel/Winnie), Larry and Ningcay (children LJ-wife Monica & Jude- wife Lizzy), Jojo and Madel (daughter Tin);  grandchildren:...

Rosalinda Serrano Samonte, age 85, of Pampanga, Philippines, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2022, at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, New Jersey, with her family by her side. Rosalinda was a nurse and commissioned officer in the Philippine Army before immigrating to the United States, where she continued her nursing career of forty years. Rosalinda is survived by her husband, Adonis Franco Samonte; son, Dony Serrano Samonte; sister, Conchita Serrano Sunga; and grandson,...

Leonora Varias Abolencia, a resident of Smithtown, New York, age 97 passed away on November 4, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Manila, Philippines on September 26, 1925 to the late Constancio Varias and Filomena Varias. She worked for the Government Service and Insurance System for many years before retiring. She lived in the United States for 32 years. She was predeceased by her husband, a loving mother of Vicente Abolencia Jr., Imelda Abolencia, Jesus...

A mother, a sister, a grandmother, a friend. Belen Saberon Abu-abu of Ridgewood, New York got her wings and went to walk with the angels on October 29, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. She was 69 years old. Born on June 12, 1953 in Manila, Philippines to Pedro Saberon and Renata Ponseca. She worked as a caregiver for elderly for many years before retiring in 2021. She married the love of her life for 43 years, Silvino Abu-abu on February 14, 1979 in Puerto Prinsesa City,...

Rosalina Ty Lim, a resident of Nanuet, New York, age 90 passed away on October 17, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Bacon, Sorsogon, Philippines on December 6, 1931 to the late Vicente Ty and Perfecta Despabiladeras. She was predeceased by her husband, Mario Lim; a loving mother of Chona Lim, Trix Lim, Cynthia Lim, Jetka Lim and the late Sonia Lim Dy; a dear sister of Oliva Despabiladeras; a proud grandmother of many grandchildren, great grandchildren and...