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Family and friends suprised Conchita Palomo dela Pena with a dinner-dance party on the occasion of Conchita’s 60th birthday. About 70 conspiring celebrants, waiting in silence in the intentionally dimly lit room, greeted Conchita with a big “SURPRISE!” and camera flashes at one of the ballrooms of the McAteers Restaurant in Somerset, New Jersey.The surprise event was organized by Lorraine P. Williams, daughter of the dela Penas. Conchita’s husband Fort, their children (and the latter’s spouses), grandchildren, relatives and close friends joined in the celebration. Alumni colleagues\friends present were Vicki and Efren Pascual, Violy & Horatio Lotuaco, Estrellita Scott, Annie de Ferio, Lita Townsend, Louie Alibutod (and his wife) and Tom Bagasan (and his wife). Conchita, Efren and Horatio are NESHS '58 alumni.
Excerpted from Efren Pascual's 2/12/03 EMail: “Thanks a lot for the words of sympathy for the death of my brother-in-law, Joe Sta. Maria. Vicki and I went to San Diego last Friday afternoon and stayed there until Monday morning. I relayed to my sister Lina, your condolences and she is very thankful.The body of Joe will be flown to the Philippines on Friday, Feb. 14, his 80th birthday. Lina and the 2 children of Joe, Lito and Angie are flying also to Manila.
I met several NESHS alumni (not of Class 58) who were at the wake and have learned about the passing away of Joe through our web site. They said that they regularly visit our site. Among those alumni is Ponciano Morales".
Excerpted from Mernilo Dionisio's 2/6/03 EMail: “... Efren's brother-in-law (husband of Efren's sister, Lina) passed away last night after a long illness. I understand Efren and Vicki will be flying to San Diego for the services."Editor's Note: The deceased, Joe Sta. Maria, also hailed from Gapan, Nueva Ecija. Efren Pascual is a NESHS '58 alumnus who is presently visiting his family in the East Coast.
Excerpted from the Siwa's December 2002 note: “... just came back from Manila. We had dinner at Romy’s place with Remy, Luming, Ely, Jessie and Boy Manuel. The weather was pleasant but the traffic is worse than ever.We were also invited by Boy Manuel and had dinner at the Liwag’s old house in Gapan.”
Chit and Fort dela Pena closed last October 2002 on their new house -- in a community for "active adults" -- near the outskirts of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The dela Penas former home was in Sayreville, New Jersey. Chit dela Pena is a NESHS '58 alumna.
By the participating alumni's majority 8 NO to 1 YES votes made October 15, 2002, further development of the proposed Association By-laws is hence stopped-&-dropped.Copy of the proposed By-laws is posted in the "Letters Section" of this website. The "Letters Section" is accessible by members only.
The Newly-wed Special Guests The Bride & Her Dad Enjoying A Lovely Evening
The Dionisio Wedding In Richmond, Virginia
Photo Source: M. Dionisio
Myra Estrellado Dionisio, only daughter of Mernilo and Annie Dionisio, was wed to Christopher David Council at about 2:35 P.M. last October 6, 2002, a gorgeous day, at the magnificient Maymont Park’s Italian Garden. After the garden wedding, a reception was tendered at the Jefferson Hotel in downtown Richmond.
Mernilo is a NESHS ’58 alumni. Among friends and colleagues who attended the wedding were Lina and Rudy Mariano; Violy and Ace Lotuaco; the Pascuals (Vicky, Efren and daughters Joy, Cherrie, Bong and special guest Chino); and Chit and Fort dela Pena.
NJ-Based Alumni Visits Colleague In WV Alumni members from New Jersey and the Philippines; Annie and Nilo Dionisio, Chit and Fort dela Pena and Vicki and Efren Pascual, visited Violy and Ace Lotuaco at the latter's West Virginia home in Berkeley County last May 25-26, 2002. The Dionisios and the dela Penas arrived early morning of May 25th; the Pascuals arrived late evening of the same day.
The group sightseed the Berkeley Springs state resort, Prospect Peak hills tri-state view of a valley, Coolfont resort, sceneries in-and-around Berkeley County and the casino-and-racetrack in Charles Town.
Efren is visiting from the Philippines. Efren and Vicki initially had to attend a wake in Laurel, Maryland before their drive to West Virginia. He and Vicki did quite well, specially in night time driving, in managing the drive thru the interstate highways and country roads to Berkeley County.
Marianos Now Proud Grandparents In an EMail received May 22, 2002, the Marianos advised that "Lina and I are now proud grandparents for the first time. Our son Robert and his wife Hazel gave birth to an 8lb., 5oz., baby boy on Monday, May 20, at 4:10 pm. His name is Noah Robert Mariano."
A May Wedding In Philadelphia Michele dela Pena, daughter of Conchita and Fort dela Pena, was wed to Michael Peacock Jr. at the Saint Agatha Saint James Church in Philadelphia 2:30 PM last May 11, 2002. Conchita Palomo dela Pena is a NESHS ’58 alumna. Michele is the third daughter of the dela Penas.
Youngest sister Clarissa was the maid of honor and second-to-the-eldest sister Lorraine dela Pena Williams was one of the bridesmaids. (Connie dela Pena Domingo, eldest sister, compose the dela Penas offsprings). Among the principal sponsors were Rodolfo and Lina Mariano; Horatio and Violeta Lotuaco; and Mernilo and Annie Dionisio. Rodolfo, Horatio and Mernilo were high school classmates of Conchita.
The wedding reception was held at the Lakeside Manor in Gibbsboro, New Jersey. Other Gapan, Novo Ecijanos joining the celebration were Tony Rodriguez, Hector Magno, and Louie Alibutod and his wife. Other special guests were Annie de Ferio, and Boots (sister of Annie Dionisio) and her husband Tom.
Train Collision In Alumni's Home Town Two trains collided April 23, 2002 in Placentia, California. 2 were killed in the accident and several injured.
Placentia is the home town of the family of Norma and Frank Grajo. Placentia was also the site of the 2000 U.S. reunion. Norma Afable is a NESHS '58 alumna. Norma advised that the site of the accident was about 3/4 mile from their home and that their family was not affected by the accident.
Full details of accident. (Source: Washington Post)
NESHS ’58 Web Site Hits 5000 Guests Visits Landmark event. Monday, February 25, 2002, the NESHS ’58 Web site had its 5,000th visitor.
The Web site was launched August 1998 and had been in operation for about 43 months. The site averages about 115 visitors a month.
NESHS ’58 Web Site Hits 5000 Guests Visits January 15, 2002
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
We are in the beginning of a new year. We hope that the new year would be prosperous, healthy and safe for you and your family.
The BIG event this year is the alumni group’s 6th U.S. reunion in Chesapeake, VA on July 12-15, 2002. We have 177 days till the BIG date. The reunion’s Coordinator, Rodolfo Mariano, has finalized the get together’s schedule of activities and have mailed (or will soon be mailing) the details to you. A number of P.I. alumni are planning to attend. Some special guests (from N.J.’s Samahang Gapan) would also be there. Your presence would be most welcome and be a part of some GREAT fun and memories!
A lot of things happened during the past year. A summary review;
Passed Away
- Dioscoro de Leon, Sr., father of alumnus Jaime de Leon; died February 25, 2001 in the Philippines. Interred in the Philippines.
- Mother of Lina Mariano; died March 16, 2001 in Chesapeake, VA. Interred in Chesapeake, VA. (Lina is wife of alumnus Rodolfo Mariano).
- Robert Rodriguez, husband of alumna Cecilia Yamsuan; died June 6, 2001 in Los Anegeles, CA. Interred in California.
- Youngest brother of alumna Norma Afable Grajo; died August 2001.
- Dominga A. Zabat, mother of alumnus Danilo Zabat; died October 10, 2001 in U.S. Interred in Gapan.
- Mother of alumna Conchita Palomo dela Pena – died October 17, 2001 in Gapan. Interred in Gapan.
- Crispino Lotuaco, elder brother of alumnus Horatio Lotuaco; died December 16, 2001 in Q.C. Interred in Gapan.
- Ben de Guzman, elder brother of alumnus Rogelio de Guzman; died late December 2001 in N.J.
B. RECOVERED
A Philippine alumna underwent surgery last May 27, 2001. After the surgery, the alumna went thru physical therapy and rehab; and has regained an active life. The following individuals contributed a total of $500 for the “Alumna Medical Fund” that was requested by alumna's children: Rudy and Tessie Alvarez; Awellsol (donor I.D.); Nilo Dionisio; Rogelio De Guzman; Rudy Mariano; Chit dela Pena; Estrella V Reyes; and Rudy and Erlinda Siwa.
C. SOCIALS
- Chesapeake, Virginia Weekend Summer Fest held July 21, 2001 at the Plantation Lakes residence of Lina and alumnus Rodolfo Mariano’s residence.
- Dedication of Vicki & alumnus Efren Pascual’s grandson held August 25, 2001 in New Jersey. FYI. Vicki & Efren became first time Lola and Lolo with the arrival of 8 lb. 5.9 oz. grandson Jonah Pascual last April 30, 2001. Jonah is the first born of the Pascual’s son Richie and latter’s wife Gel.
- 60th “Surprise” Birthday Party for (alumna’s spouse) Fort dela Pena held November 9, 2001 at the Yankee Buffet Restaurant in Union, NJ.
- 60th Birthday celeb for alumna Remy de San Jose Almonjier held November 5, 2001in the open air garden of the Pilo Restaurant at West Avenue, Q.C. Arranged, hosted, and tendered as a present to Remy by her children. A 4-piece band provided 50s and 60s music for the 100-some guests.
- A Metro Manila alumni get-together held November 3, 2001 at the La Vista, Q.C. residence of Letty and alumnus Romeo Padiernos.
D. VISITED
-Alumna Zeny Linsangan was in New Jersey last August 2001 for a 1-month stay visiting family and friends.
-Alumna Conchita Palomo and husband Fort was in Gapan last November 2001 to attend the funeral rites for Chit’s deceased mother.
-Alumnus Danilo Zabat and wife Virginia was in Gapan last November 2001 to attend the funeral rites for Danilo’s deceased mother.
-Alumna Victoria Malgapo Mogan was in Gapan last December 2001. She accompanied her mother’s trip to home to Gapan.
-Alumnus Horatio Lotuaco was in Gapan last December 2001 to attend the funeral rites for Horatio’s deceased brother Crispino.
-Alumnus Rustico Alfaro is in Gapan for an extended vacation.
-Alumnus Manuelito Matias and wife Tessie are back in the Philippines.
E. U.S. VISA GRANTED TO . . .
Alumna Remy de San Jose and Iluminada Mariano. Iluminada has an immigrant’s visa and will soon leave for the States. We might see them in Chesapeake this July.
Thank you for your time and all the best …
(Signed) Horatio
H. Lotuaco Marks A Significant Birthday Horatio Lotuaco, NESHS ’58 alumnus, marked a significant birthday last January 19, 2002 at the Walden Pond Restaurant in rural West Virginia. Celebrating with Horatio and wife Violeta were friends Vicki Pascual; Annie and Nilo Dionisio; and Chit and Fort dela Pena. The guests drove down to West Virginia notwithstanding a brewing winter storm that was blanketing the U.S.’ northeastern seabord.
July 2002 Reunion's Schedule Of Activities Finalized Plans for the Year 2002 NESHS '58 U.S. Reunion in Chesapeake, Virginia was finalized by Rudy Mariano, Reunion Coordinator, last January 11, 2002. The reunion will be a 4-day event which commences on July 12, 2002 and culminates on July 15, 2002.
The reunion's schedule of activities are: a Welcome Dinner; Sightseeing Tours (Chesapeake Bay Bridge, MacArthur Memorial, Nauticus, Battleship Wisconsin, Norfolk Naval Base), a Luau, a Luncheon\Meeting, a Dinner\Dance and a Farewell Breakfast.
A number of alumni and Friends-of-the-Alumni from the U.S. and the Philippines have already committed to attend the reunion. Hotel accommodations for out-of-towners are arranged with the Wellesley Inn (721 Conference Center Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23320; Tel. No. 757.366-0100) which is about three miles from the Coordinator's home.
Francisco Mendoza Located-and-Contacted Finally, after several years of searching, NESHS '58 was able to locate-and-contact Francisco ("Isko" or "Boy", as he was fondly called in Gapan) Mendoza. Francisco is a NESHS '58 alumnus.
Francisco was very pleased to get an unexpected call from a high school colleague. He stated that he knows about the existence of the NESHS '58 U.S. group and the forthcoming July 2002 Chesapeake reunion.
Francisco advised that his address and telephone number could be made known to his high school colleagues. If the reader wish to receive the latter information, please send an EMail to NESHS1958@surffast.com. A response will be made within 24 hours.
Death In The Family Of Rogelio de Guzman Rogelio de Guzman's, a NESHS '58 alumnus, elder brother Ben de Guzman succumbed to a heart failure sometime during the Christmas holidays. The deceased brother was a retired dentist, resides in New Jersey, and an active member of Samahang Gapan. The deceased is survived by his wife Naty. Eyo's family loss has been quite severe: his other older brother, Temyong, also died sometime last year.
Rogelio has been an involved member of the NESHS '58 Alumni Assoc.: he and his wife attended the Class' P.I. reunion in 1998; and has always participated in the group's fund drives.
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