All Obituaries

Cornelio Baloy Matias, of Belleville, New Jersey died peacefully on November 27, 2021 at the age of 74. Affectionately known as Nel, he was born on July 3, 1947 to Marciana and Roman Matias in San Miguel, Manila, Philippines. Nel spent his career with the United States Postal Service and retired after 30+ years. He is a parishioner and an altar server at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church. He was an avid sports fanatic and could always be found smiling, especially...

Efren Candido Yeo, of Belleville New Jersey died peacefully on November 26, 2021 at the age of 65. Born on June 21, 1956 to Jose Yeo and Consolacion Candido in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. He is the loving husband of Lorelei Yeo; a cherished father of Kirk Patrick Yeo and Kacey Lei Yeo. Friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 2, 2021; 10:00 a.m., meeting directly at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Nutley. Cremation is private.

Danny Albores Palao of Philadelphia, PA passed away on November 22, 2021 at the age of 57. He was born March 18, 1964 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines to Honorato Palao Sr. and Erlinda Adolfo Albores. He is a member of NorthEast Triskelion Inc. / NorthEast Regional Council, USA. Danny is the loving husband of Corazon Palao; a cherished father of Aprilee Palao; a brother of Evelyn Galve, Ludina Cequina and Daylyn Sayson; and a dear friend of Marilou Malana. Memorial Service...

Purificacion Francia Aquino passed in peace on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at her home in Ridgewood, NY. “Puring,” as she was affectionately known, was 100 years old.  Puring was born in Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines on February 3, 1921. She graduated from Baguio General Hospital School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science degree. In the town of Damortis, La Union, she began her job as a nurse attending to wounded Filipino soldiers during World War II.  There,...

Renato Frondoza Andoy of Union, New Jersey, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the age of 44. Renato was born on March 29, 1977 in Surigao del Sur, Philippines to Lucila Frondoza and the late Castor Andoy. He is survived by his siblings Ayren, Edmund, and Benjie. He had settled in the United States in 2001. Renato is remembered by the Filipino Community in New Jersey for his openness and serving for others. He is a member of Elizabeth Family Church (Family Federation for...

Magdalena Lumod Alturas-Dejaresco, aged 66 of College Point, New York, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 8, 2021. Magdalena is a beloved wife of Luis Antonio Dejaresco; much loved mother of Kathlynn and Brian Mcdonald; grandmother of Emma and dear sister of Romeo & Agnes Alturas, Bernardito & Meldy Alturas. She graduated Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Bohol Provincial Hospital School of Nursing. She migrated to the United States in 1985. She...

The world lost a beloved mother, Liwayway Tuazon Caragay, on October 2, 2021 at the age of 88.  Liwayway was born in Pateros, Metro Manila, Philippines on February 7, 1933 to Juliana and Leon Tuazon. She worked as a Teacher at St. George Academy for 15 years and Chase Bank as an Encoder for 17 years before retiring. Liwayway was a mother to Marlon Tuazon & his wife Gina Redoblado Tuazon, Leon Tuazon & his partner Doreen Baldwin, Liza Cook & her husband Geoff Cook, and...

Emelina Desacada Creus, 76 of Astoria, New York passed away on September 21, 2021. Born September 22, 1944 to Thomas Desacada and Celerina Panganiban in Silang, Cavite, Philippines. She is the loving wife of the late Liberato Creus, a cherished mother of Jonathan (Harriet) Creus, Jeffrey (Joennette) Creus and Renzi (Raymundo) Malabanan; a dear sister of Regalado Desacada, Herminia Tibayan, Arcelli Poblete, Josefina Magallianes and Juliet Amon; a proud grandmother of Michaela Creus, Matthew...

Dr. Maximo Urdaneta Mendoza, 71, went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2021 at Hackensack University Medical Center.  He was born to parents Aurelia Urdaneta and Amador Silao Mendoza on April 13, 1950 in Cebu City, Philippines. He was conferred with an honorary Doctorate in Divinity from Marietta Bible College, Ohio. Pastor Max, as he was affectionately known, was the founding Pastor of Bergen Bible Baptist Church in Lodi, NJ and served as Pastor for thirty-three...

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...