All Obituaries

Elizabeth Dava Decena, 52 of Jersey City, lost her battle with Covid-19 on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Jersey City Medical Center. Beth was born September 2,1968 in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines. The eldest of her 7 siblings and a grandmother of 3 precious grandchildren, whom she absolutely adored and loved. She was exceptionally funny and witty and there was never a dull moment with her, she was always the life of every party. Throughout her life, she's always been the...

Rodrigo Nimedez Vinluan, 64 of Rahway, passed away peacefully at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital Rahway on February 26, 2021. He was born March 19, 1956 in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines to the late Rosalino Vinluan and Rosita Nimedez. He was employed with New Jersey Transit as Bus Operator for 9 years. He is the loving husband of Felina Vinluan; a cherished father of Roselyn Vinluan Blanco and Rodrigo Vinluan, Jr.; a proud grandfather of Jacob Anthony Blanco. Cremation is private.

Manuel Madrona Yulo, 75 of Piscataway, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital, New Brunswick. He was born May 8, 1945 in Manila, Philippines to the late Pedro Yulo and Maria Madrona. He moved to the United States in 1972 from the Philippines. He is a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa. He worked at Zinsser Inc as a Chemical Engineer for 36 years before retiring. He is the loving husband of Flora Yulo; a cherished father of Peter Yulo,...

Edgardo Estrella Abelardo, 63, of Jamaica, New York, died unexpectedly at home on February 19, 2021.He was born July 28, 1957 in Manila, Philippines to the late Alfonso Abelardo and Juanita Abelardo. He lived in New York for 4 years. He is the loving brother of Roberto Abelardo and brother-in-law of Denis Sta. Catalina. Cremation is private.

Gina Chua Reyes, age 67, of New York, New York, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York. She was born February 2, 1954, in Mogpog, Marinduque, Philippines, a daughter of the late Tomas Chua and Rosario Maano. She is the loving wife of Ernesto Reyes;  a cherished mother of Erich and Ervin; a dear sister of Chona Gan, Jojo Chua, Noel Chua and Oscar Chito Chua. She will be missed by family and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

Tom Poblete Partoza, 72 of Jersey City, entered into eternal rest on February 9, 2021 at Jersey City Medical Center. He was born September 16, 1948 in Silang, Cavite, Philippines to the late Salvador Partoza and Dolores Poblete. He moved to the United States in 1972 from the Philippines. He worked at the United States Postal Service as a Mail Carrier before retiring. He is the loving husband of Felicitas Partoza; a cherished father of Kenneth Partoza and Jeffrey Partoza; a dear brother of...

Alejandro Topacio, 60, of Bloomfield, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Paterson. Alejandro was born March 10, 1960 in Manila, Philippines to the late Domingo Topacio and Loreta Reyes. He was employed with St. Joseph’s Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant for a year. He is an active parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Bloomfield. He is the loving husband of Annalee Dela Pena, a cherished father of Joshua Topacio, Marc Topacio,...

On Sunday, January 31, 2021, Paulino Ragasa Mangasi, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 81 at home. Paulino was born on June 22, 1939 in Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines to the late Zosimo Mangasi and Eugenia Ragasa. He was a mechanic at Planet Honda for 40 years before retiring in 2008. He lived in the United States for 52 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Angeline Alfonso; his beloved children, Marilene Losito, Andrew Losito and Michael...

Eduardo Jaena Jacildo, 79 of South Setauket, New York, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Stony Brook Hospital, New York. Eduardo was born on September 21, 1941 in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, Philippines to the late Ramon Jacildo Sr. and Dolores Jacildo. He was a businessman in the Philippines for more than 50 years before retiring. He is the loving husband of Zenaida Lumayno Jacildo; a cherished father of Marie "Bingbee" Singayan, Edward Bryan...

Vinothini Kunanathan, 49 of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, passed away January 25, 2021 at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. She was born Novermber 6, 1971 in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Velupillai Nadarajah and Thevimalar Veravaku. She was a daycare caregiver for 10 years. She lived in the United States for the past 21 years. She was a member of Jesus Family Ministry Church, Jersey City. She is survived by her husband, Kunanathan Kanapathi; children, Stephen Kunanathan, Jenojan Kunanathan and...