All Obituaries

Analiza Sinfuego Jadsac, 52 of Flemington, New Jersey passed away on May 21, 2022 at Hunterdon Medical Center. She was born July 20, 1969 to Alejandro Sinfuego and Trinidad Caluducan in Pudtol, Apayao, Philippines. She graduated at Mariano Maros State University with Bachelor of Science in Education. She worked for 3M Corp as a Lead Man for 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Sergio Jadsac; siblings, Belma Manligas, Charlito Sinfuego and Dennis Sinfuego. She will be missed by her...

Benedicto Daoa Agtani of Jersey City, New Jersey, went home to heaven on May 15, 2022 at the  age of 78.  Ben was born on September 29, 1943, in Baringcucurong Suyo, Ilocos Sur, Philippines to  Arcadio and Floserfina Agtani.  He is a beloved husband of Elsie; a loving father to Abigail/Abraham and Earl Benjamin/Marge;  a dear brother to Conrado, Erlinda, Felino and Eloisa, Grace and Ojie, Helen and Pancho; and a  proud Grandfather of Nathan, Gabriel, Shaun and...

Ace David Ocampo, 63 of Passaic, New Jersey, passed away on May 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 18, 1958 in Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines to Elizabeth Ocampo and the late Antonio Ocampo.  Ace worked for Global Management Solutions Inc. for 2 years before retiring in 2020. Prior to that, he worked for Fabian Couture Group International for 18 years as Dry Cleaner and Stop and Shop as Cleaning Maintenance for 5 ½ years. Ace was exceptionally...

Leonida Frani Papa, 77 of Jackson Heights, New York, passed away on April 28, 2022 at Elmhurst Hospital. She was born April 23, 1945 in Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines to the late Graciano Frani and Hipolita Frani. Leonila is survived by her husband, Luzminio Papa; children, Madonna Bautista (Manolito Bautista), Dolfelio Papa (Christine Dela Rosa Papa) and Marfelia Chavez (Norvin Chavez); siblings, Nefelio Frani, Medgeli Diongson and the late Nardeo Frani and Elpidio Frani;...

Jovencio Mina Ramirez, 73 of Bayonne, New Jersey, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 21, 2022. He was born in Balayan, Batanagas, Philippines on May 27, 1948 to Argeo Ramirez and Maxima Mina. He worked for SL Green First Quality Maintenance as a Building Cleaner for 5 years before retiring in 2016. He is a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy in Jersey. An active member of Hippocrates Renaissance Lodge #304, Free & Accepted Mason (USA), Batong Buhay Lodge #27,...

Edgar Golingay Rago, 75 of Bayonne, New Jersey, passed away on April 10, 2022. He was born to parents, Felizardo Rago and Consolacion Golingay on October 18, 1946 in Leganes, Iloilo, Philippines. He worked for worldwide services as airplane maintenance for 15 years before retiring in 2018. On his spare time, he loves to play basketball. He is the loving husband of Delma Celo Rago; a father of Daphne Joy Jinon, Edrick Rago, Dimpana Rago, Darlene Hopilos, Diadem Dix and the late Debrah Sasa;...

Gloria Manlapig Pangyarihan, 64 of Dumfries, Virginia passed away at Englewood Hospital surrounded by her family on March 29, 2022. She was born on May 20, 1957 to Dionisio Manlapig and Dolores Catolico in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, Philippines. She lived in the United States for 39 years. She worked for Rite Aid as a Shift Supervisor for 7 years before retiring in 2013. She is a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses - Prince William Tagalog Congregation in Woodbridge. Gloria...

Jovita Poblete dela Paz who is known to many as Edith or Jovi, 83 of Elmwood Park, passed away on March 23, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born February 15, 1939 to parents, Inocencio Poblete and Irene Torres in Naic, Cavite, Philippines. Jovita graduated Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Sto. Tomas, Manila. She worked as a registered nurse for over 30 years before retiring. Jovita is survived by her husband, Laddie dela Paz; children, Janice Pugeda (Ronald...

Joseph Bryan Laput Miranda, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, unexpectedly passed away on March 19, 2022, at the age of 42 at his home. He was born August 24, 1979 in Davao City, Philippines to Perfecto Miranda, Jr. and Tomasa Laput. Joseph is a resident of Jackson Heights, New York for 9 years and enjoyed working as an Environmental Aide at Greenwich Hospital for 2 years. He is a proud husband of Mary Jane Perpetua Alama Sabandal, a father of Brianna Marie Miranda and Jobry Jay...

Ramon Lavarro Cuevas, 64, of Bloomingdale, New Jersey, passed away on March 6, 2022 at Chilton Medical Center. He was born to parents Paterno Cuevas and Matilde Lavarro on November 13, 1957 in Lucena City, Quezon, Philippines. He worked at Tropical Hut Catering and Oriental Grocery as a cook for 3 years before retiring in 2015. Prior to that he was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lincoln Park Nursing Home. Ramon married Maydee, the love of her life, in 2012, who survives him. Ramon is...