All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we share that our beloved mother, Amorelle Santos-Oyos, has been called home by our eternal God.  She lived her life to the fullest by being a faithful wife, loving mother, caring grandmother, and loyal friend. Serving her Lord was one of her life’s greatest joys.  Whether it was through her profession as a nurse, singing with her family, choir conducting, or playing wondrous hymns on the piano in church, she did it with passion and diligence in...

Natazia Zildjia Delos Santos, 27 of Bloomfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Born July 21, 1994 to Edward K. Delos Santos and Marie Delos Santos in Manila, Philippines. She is an active member of Abundant Grace Christian Church in Rutherford, NJ. Natazia is survived by her father, Edward; mother, Marie; and siblings Zechariah Delos Santos and Shawn Delos Santos. Cremation will be held privately.

Dionisio Perez Zacarias, 79, of Sparkill, New York, passed away on August 16, 2021 at Nyack Hospital. He was born to parents, Deogracias Zacarias and Flora Perez on October 9, 1941 in Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines. Dionisio graduated from Asian School of Radiology in Manila, Philippines and received a Bachelors degree in Radiology Technology. He moved to United States 39 years ago from the Philippines and start a new chapter of his life. He is an active member of Our Lady of Sacred...

Alfredo Gertez Lipa, 69, of San Jose, California passed away on August 9, 2021 at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. He was born on January 17, 1952, in Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines to the late Pedro Lipa and Candida Gertez. Alfredo loves to do firing and cockfighting in his spare time.  He married Helen Gutierrez Lipa, the love of his life in 1978, who survives him. Alfredo is also survived by his children, Helen Grace Lipa-Pekson, Alfredo Lipa Jr., Ralph Lauren Lipa, Anna Marrie...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Milagros Madria Zipagan, of Woodside, New York on August 8, 2021, at the age of 72. She was born on January 15, 1949 in Isabela, Philippines to the late Jose Zipagan and Paula Madria. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Dari Castro and her brother, Salvador Zipagan; as well as the numerous relatives and friends. She will be dearly missed by everyone. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 14th 2021 from...

Leon Cabarroguis Magalona, 74, surrounded by his family, entered peacefully into eternal rest, on July 29, 2021 at Lovelace Medical Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He was born on September 26, 1946 in Manila to the late Enrique B. Magalona and the late Atty. Carmen Magalona. Leon was born in Manila and raised in Iloilo City, Philippines.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Banking & Finance from Mapua Institute of Technology and his Master of Business Administration...

Salvacion Peñalosa Closa, a beloved mother and grandmother, entered into eternal rest with our Creator at age 87, on July 25, 2021. She was born on August 9, 1933 in Alang-alang, Leyte, Philippines to Antonio Peñalosa and Engracia Denalo.  "Nanay" or "Nanay Vacion", as we called her, was cherished for her constant devotion to her kids and grandchildren. She moved to the United States 14 years ago to join her daughter’s new family, and yearly...

Joan Ann Burrell, 81 of Bloomfield passed into the arms of Jesus and Mary Blessed on July 19, 2021. Joan was born on June 15, 1940 in Brevard, North Carolina to the late Carr Burrell and Susan Leonard. She resided in Bloomfield, New Jersey since 1960's. She worked for NJ rehabilitation commission as supervisor for 25 years before retiring. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 23rd, 2021 from 11:00am to 12:00pm followed by a funeral mass at St. Antoninus Catholic Church, 337 S Orange...

Bradley G. Herrick, 78 of Lyndhurst, entered peacefully into eternal rest on June 22, 2021 at Montclair Manor. Born January 17, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to Bradley Herrick, Sr. and Josephine Bradley. He served in the Military Airforce for 4 years before retiring. Inurnment will take place at Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 9am.

On June 21, 2021, Francisca Ramos got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 72 years old. Born on October 4, 1948 in Manila, Philippines to Luisito Montalban and Belen De Castro.  She moved to the United States 26 years ago from Manila, Philippines. She worked for Hudson Montessori as a teacher before retiring. She was an active parishioner of Our Lady of Victory in Jersey City. She is survived by her husband, Roberto Ramos; children, Ronald Ramos, Ronell Ramos, Ruel...