Minalenian Balita

In Memoriam- Rosario Mendoza Mercado

2010-04-18T11:22:00.000-07:00

It is with sadness that the Minalenians would like to announce the passing of Rosario Mendoza Mercado on April 16, 2010. She was 88 years old. We pray for her eternal rest.
Interment will be on: April 21, 2010 3:00 pm (Ocampo's Cemetery).

A Minalenian Christmas

2009-12-14T16:07:00.001-08:00

Santa Monica Parish in Minalin getting ready for the 2009 Christmas Season. Click here for the video.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Minalenians around the world!

Christmas In Our Hearts lyrics

Jose Mari Chan

Whenever I see girls and boys
Selling lanterns on the street
I remember the child in the manger as he sleeps
Wherever there are people
Giving gifts exchanging cards
I believe that Christmas is truly in our hearts
Let's light our Christmas trees for a bright tomorrow
Where nations are at peace,
And all are one in God

[Chorus:]
Let's sing Merry Christmas and a happy holiday
This season may we never forget the love we have for Jesus
Let him be the one to guide us as another new year starts
And may the spirit of Christmas be always in our hearts

In every prayer and every song
The community unite celebrating the birth of our savior Jesus Christ
Let love like that starlight on that first Christmas morn
Lead us back to the manger where Christ the child was born
So come let us rejoice
Come and sing the Christmas carol with one big joyful voice
Proclaim the name of the Lord

[Chorus:]
Let's sing Merry Christmas and a happy holiday
This season may we never forget the love we have for Jesus
Let him be the one to guide us as another new year starts
And may the spirit of Christmas be always in our hearts

[Chorus:]
Let's sing Merry Christmas and a happy holiday
The season may we never forget the love we have for Jesus
Let him be the one to guide us as another new year starts
And may the spirit of Christmas be always in our hearts

In Memoriam-Florentino Pineda Magat

2009-11-27T21:34:00.000-08:00

The Minelanians are saddened to announce that Florentino Pineda Magat (Tatang Tino), died this morning (November 27, 2009) at his home in Santa Rita, Minalin at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Puig Magat, children Ruben, Edilberto, Jaime, Belen, Irma, Rina, and Joey, grandchildren and great grand children.
Also known to public school teachers as Mr. Magat, Tatang Tino retired as a school district supervisor in Pampanga.

The Minalenians wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the Magat family and may Tatang Tino rest in peace.

In Memoriam-Tessie Lopez

2008-07-31T15:55:00.000-07:00

It is with profound sadness that the Minalenians wish to announce the passing of Tessie Lopez, wife of Frank Lopez on July 30, 2008. May she rest in Peace. Please contact Genie Lopez at 510-415-7492 for further information.

New Expressway

2008-04-29T15:09:00.000-07:00

Photos of the new Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway

(Mt. Pinatubo can be seen in the horizon)

3rd Alumni Homecoming of Sto. Rosario High

2008-02-23T11:03:00.000-08:00

3RD ALUMNI HOMECOMING OF STO. ROSARIO HIGH SCHOOL

STO. ROSARIO HIGH SCHOOL of Minalin, Pampanga formerly known as STO. ROSARIO BARANGAY HIGH SCHOOL will be holding its 3rd GRAND ALUMNI HOMECOMING on Saturday, FEBRUARY 23, 2008 @ the Sto. Rosario High School Openfield Sto. Rosario High School, Minalin, Pampanga.

TARA MUNTA TAMUNGAN!

FREE ADMISSION!!!

In Memoriam-Francisco G. Ramos

2008-02-17T13:47:00.000-08:00

The Minalenians wish to express their deepest sympathy to the Ramos family for the passing of Francisco G. Ramos on February 2, 2008. May he rest in Peace.

With heartfelt gratitude from the bereaved family of
Francisco G. Ramos

July 24, 1928 - February 2, 2008

For the time you joined us celebrate the beauty of life with our father Paquito and grandpa Apo Kiko;
For the wisdom to help us disclose to him what he was going through with spiritual and physical empowerment;
For the patience to cheer him up in the midst of his physical turmoil and unimaginable discomfort;
For the prayers that all his pain be transformed and transcended into an offering of love, life and union with our Lord Jesus Christ;
For staying foot beside him until his last step on this earthly life as he leaps towards life eternal with his Creator, the angels and the saints;
For witnessing his reunion with our beloved mother “Mercedes M. Ramos” and all those close to his heart who have gone before him, testifying faith in Jesus who is the truth, the life and the resurrection;
For your personal offerings in whatever form they may be, to relieve us from the deepest sorrow we bear as we “let go” of our dearly beloved father;

For all the condolences and love that embraced us during this wintry hour of bereavement, to escort us in facing the spring of a new life and feel God’s amazing grace;
and For everything you have done, your intentions and actions, - thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Rexy
Rene & Ellen [Kris, Klaren, Kim, Ren, Ron]
Rina & Nesty [Kaye]
Rico & Lani [ Nico, Maikee, Monique]
Ramy & Marsha [ Teejoyce, Astin, Naja, Niann, Troy, Jojo, Jeje]
Regy & Linda

In Memoriam-Patricia Capulong

2007-12-01T13:45:00.000-08:00

The Minalenians are deeply saddened to announce the passing of
Patricia “Gramma Pat” Capulong. We all pray for her eternal rest.
Wife of Grampa Joe Capulong
Mother of Omar (Louella), Lilian (Manny) and Abner (Nini)
Grandmother of Clarissa, Denise, Erika, Eliza, Karina, Biboy, Shelly, Joanna, Vivian and DJ
Great Grandmother of Soleil

Visitation/Public Viewing
Tiffany Chapel, Cypress Lawn - 1370 El Camino Real, Colma, CA 94014
Thursday, 12/6/07, 4-9PM (Vigil @ 7PM)
Friday, 12/7/07, 4-9PM (Vigil @ 7 PM)

Funeral Service / Mass
Saturday, 12/8/07, 1:30 PM
St. Augustine Catholic Church - 3700 Callan Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Interment follows at Cypress Lawn, Hillside Garden
Hillside Blvd (and Serramonte Blvd.), Colma, CA 94014
Cypress Lawn (650) 550-8808

In Memoriam-Jovencio “Ben” Gonzales

2007-11-01T13:44:00.000-07:00

In Memoriam

November 2, 2007 marks the 40-days of Jovencio “Ben” Gonzales who passed away 23 September 2007.

He was the eldest son of the late Guillermo “Emung” Gonzales Sr. and Paciencia “Pacing” Gonzales of San Pedro, Minalin. He was survived by his wife Gloria and daughters Olive, Rina, Marissa and Nina.

Not known to many, the late Ben was a militant journalist and a hard line radio announcer in Tarlac for almost two decades so much so that in 1985 he was physically abducted by Marcos military forces from his radio station booth while lambasting the excesses of the government.

Witty and articulate, he was the most sought-after master of ceremony in Tarlac during the 1986 snap presidential elections. Governor Mar Ocampo tapped him to join his staff in 1986 and he had been working in the Tarlac capitol since then in various capacities.

Let’s us offer prayers for the eternal repose of his soul.

In Memoriam-Efry Sadsad Pingol

2007-09-22T13:07:00.000-07:00

It is with profound sorrow that the Pingol family wish to announce the passing of EFRY SADSAD PINGOL on Spetember 22, 2007. Born in Sto. Rosario, Minalin, Pampanga on March 13, 1936, the son of Alfonso and Maura Pingol, and husband of his late wife Agripina Mendoza Pingol, he was 71.His peaceful passing was the result of a long illness. A longtime resident of Vallejo, California and a recent resident of Rocklin, CA, he is survived by his present wife Gloria Celis Pingol, sons Glenn, Paul, Vincent, daughter Tonette, and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Lynne Magat, brother Al Pingol and his late sister Eloisa Gaviola.

Services will be held at the Colonial Chapel funeral home in Vallejo, CA from 9am to 9pm on Tuesday September 25, and Wednesday, September 26, with vigil services at 7pm on both days. The funeral mass will begin at 11am at St. Catherine's Church in Vallejo, followed by the interment at All souls Cemetary in Vallejo, CA on September 27. Please call Lyn Magat at 707-567-2405 for more information.

As a single parent for more than 15 years, our father made many personal sacrifices for his children. Through trials and hardships he never once complained, relied on his Faith, and always found the good in the people he met. He was a very humble, and gentle soul who cared more for other's well-being than his own. His extreme kindness touched the many lives of others who we know will remember him for his loving warmth and compassion. We thank him for his always undying love to his family, his gift of humility and charity he passed on. We know he is finally at peace with the Lord, and we ask you to pray for the repose of his soul. We love you Dad! Glenn, Toni, Paul, Bing