All Obituaries

Belencita Orillaza Robielos, 64 of Woodhaven, New York died peacefully on September 12, 2020 at New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1956 in San Pablo City, Philippines to the late Cresenciano Orillaza and Belen Esmilla. She lived in the United States for 12 years. She was a member of Hillside Church of Christ in Jamaica, New York. Belencita is the loving wife of Romulo, a cherished mother of James Patrick, Jay Marvin and Romy II, a dear sister of Lourdes,...

Jefferson Reyes Cartano, 47 of Livingston, New Jersey entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2020. Born in Cebu, Philippines to Noemi Reyes and to the late Zosimo Cartano. Jefferson attended University of Pennsylvania for BSE, Double Major – Electrical Engineering & Bioengineering, he completed his bachelor’s in 1995 as Cum Laude. Following graduation, he continued with his Master of Science – Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University and completed the...

Rodrigo Jimenez Ybanez, 62, of Belleville, New Jersey, died peacefully on August 6, 2020 at his home. Rodrigo was born April 28, 1958 to the late Macario Ybanez and Mary Jimenez in Cebu City, Philippines. He was a shipping clerk at Donna Karan New York before retiring in 2016. Rodrigo is survived by his wife, Manuelita; son, Rodrigo, Jr.; daughters, Michelle and Rovie; sisters, Nicefora and Flor de Liza; brother, Panfilo; and three grandchildren. Rodrigo was preceded in death by his...

Felisa Jusay Asilo, 77 of Jersey City, New Jersey and Manila, Philippines died peacefully on July 22, 2020 at home. She was born on November 28, 1942 in Cuenca, Batangas, Philippines to the late Andres Jusay and Francisca Chavez. Felisa came to the United States in 1984. She was a ticketer at Century 21 for 12 years before retiring in 2017. Felisa was predeceased by her husband, Mariano, and her son Jose Asilo and Reynaldo Asilo. Felisa is survived by her children Jesusa, Edwin...

Carmencita Cecilio Galang, 76 of Jersey City, New Jersey, died on July 10, 2020. She was born on April 17, 1944 in Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines to the late Lauro Cecilio and Antonia Pangilinan. She was a store clerk at Discount Store and Sears before retiring. Carmencita leaves behind her husband Felicito Galang, her loving son Noel Galang, her brothers and sisters Marieta, Cecilia, Nicasio, Ramon, Lauro and Joselito. She will be fondly missed by family. Private cremation will take...

Manuel Cayetano De Roma, 64 of Belleville, New Jersey, passed away on June 26, 2020. He was born on October 12, 1955 in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines to Presentacion Cayetano and to the late Romulo De Roma. He was a Warehouse Clerk at Seaman’s Beverage & Logistics before retiring. Manuel leaves behind his loving wife Fe Rosa De Roma, his son Ronel Manuel, his brothers and sisters Jose, Marie, Lily, Astro and Ladylyn, and his granddaughter Emilia. He will be fondly missed by...

Filomena Depusoy De Castro, 100 of White Plains, New York, entered into eternal rest on June 24, 2020 at home. Born August 11, 1919 in Balayan, Batangas, Philippines, to the late Patricio Depusoy and Regina Esguerra. She lived in the United States for 32 years. She was a retired teacher at Balayan Elementary School. She is the loving mother of Wilfredo & Fe De Castro, Cynthia & Arnold Gomez, Carolina O’Connor, Criselda & Ferdinand Lugay, Carina & Lowell...

Arthur James Rupel, 74 of West Orange, New Jersey who died peacefully on June 7, 2020. He was born on January 13, 1946 in Spanish Harlem, New York City. He was a member of The New York Society of Ethical Culture, Philosophical Forum, Montclair Socrates Cafe and PAFCOM. He was an avid supporter of Audubon Society, New York Botanical Garden and Doctors without Border. Arthur was an avid reader and well versed on local international issues, had a wide variety of interests like...

In loving memory of our beloved Mother and Grandmother. Purificacion Villadolid Amorin, 85, entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2020. She died peacefully in Jersey City, New Jersey.  She was born February 2, 1935 in Hilotongan Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines to Silverio Villadolid and Narcisa Jopson. She resided in the USA for many years. Purification is survived by her 8 children, Bella Baclaan, Arlita Dianon, Bernardita Flores, Asuncion Robleza, Josephine Arong, Ranulfo...

Geronimo Abanes Eborlas, 84 of Belleville, New Jersey died peacefully on May 20, 2020 at Mountainside Hospital, Glen Ridge. He was born on September 30, 1935 in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines to the late Diogracias Eborlas and Teresa Abanes. Geronimo lived in the United State for 21 years. He was a service clerk at Stop and Shop for 10 years before retiring. He is a parishioner of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Belleville. He is predeceased by his wife, Rosario, a loving father...