The Passing of Jesse Rio

A year ago September, our classmate and friend JESSE ANTONIO RIO passed away.  Many of us will remember the twinkle in his eyes when he smiles and wins the track and field events during Intramural meets. To Jesse, who we were counting on to join us in 2012, we know you will be celebrating with us, the 50 golden years since we saw your last winning race to the finish.

A young Jesse as most of us will remember

  

Jesse in later years

Complimentary Photos taken from FB Account
 Jessie Antonio Rio

Comment:

- Remembering Jesse Rio-

Jesse Rio was my neighbor back in P.I., along with Aida Prado, Mars Edralin and Tony Siapno.

I remember back in the 70's when I first arrived here in the U.S., I was surprised to receive a postcard greeting from him. It was very nice of him to have done that since It did alleviate my homesickness then.

I was hoping to see him again during the upcoming Reunion, but was saddened to hear of his passing away.

May his soul rest in peace and condolences to his family.

Warm Regards,

Rebecca Nisperos Feria

Comment:
Ella Lamb Rio:
Thank you for posting this about Jessie, I.m sure he would have liked to have attended the reunion. But I guess God had other plans for him. Ella

Mars Edralin - PI Visit September '11

Mars & Nolie Edralin - on their way to Puerto Princesa, Palawan
visited with class62 (Manila based)
(L-R) Seated: PeaEye F Natividad, Nolie & Mars Edralin
(L-R) Standing: Tony Siapno, Leni San Agustin, Tammy Ramos, Amy R. Rara



(L-R) Tammy Ramos, Tony Siapno, Nolie & Mars Edralin, PeaEye F Natividad,
 Amy R Rara and Leni San Agustin
 @ Yakimix, The Podium

Complimentary Pictures by Manny Natividad, the volunteered Photographer who is ever absent from pictures.  Many thanks to Manny for the pictures.  Complete set will be sent for general circulation via class email.

Beth Frigillana Orpilla's Visit - Sept 2011

Early birds at the Party: Glo Valeros, Glo Datud, Daniel Lee greeted newly arrived Beth Frigillana (in red) and spouse Manny Orpilla (in Black & White)

 (L-R) Estella E. Del Val, Danny Lee, Bong de Guzman, Winnie O. Sapin, Glo M. Datud, Glo T. Valeros and Beth F. Orpilla

 The Ladies in the Group: (L-R): Winnie, Beth, Glo D., Glo V., Estella

 The Guys in the Group: (L-R):  Bong de Guzman, Manny Orpilla, Danny Lee

 BFF since High School: Beth Frigillana Orpilla and Ping Estepa

Additionally, Conchita Tan (left most) joined the group for coffee @ Everything Nice (SM) 

The Party started @ The Heritage House for lunch and ended @ Everything Nice (SM) for coffee, with a promise from Beth Orpilla for a definite "YES" I will be back in 2012.

Chicago - A Closer Look

1962 In Attendance @ 6th Triennial Reunion
Chicago August 4-7. 2011
(L-R) Gali Munar, Amy Hamada Nanni, Benjie Abellera

Cañao Iddiay Chicago - BCHSIAA 6th Triennial Reunion
August 4-7, 2011
(L-R) Amy Hamada Nanni, Gali and Cynthia Munar

Class 62 @ Chicago Cañao Triennial

Chicago Cañao 6th Triennial Reunion
BCHS International Alumni Association
August 4-7, 2011

Gali (4th from Left),   Benjie (7th from left),   Amy (11th from Left)

Excerpt from Gali's email, August 10, 2011:

Amy, Ben and I were the only 62ers present. The reunion was all fun, but would have been more enjoyable had some members of our class showed up. I hope it’s not a presage of what to expect for in 2012. At least it’s a consolation that the three of us all made it to the new Board of Directors.

The three of us had a 5-minute business meeting re 2012 Golden Jubilee. There is nothing much to report except perhaps to let you know that we are in unison in making sure that our reunion will be grand and a memorable one. I volunteered to get in touch with Marcial by phone to get a sense of what actually is going on insofar as preparations for the reunion are concerned. Ben on other hand volunteered to follow-up with the Manila-based committee.

Bday Celebration @ O'Mai Khan July 30



Celebrant Ping Estepa with Guests
(L-R) Danny Lee, Cres Ocol, Glo Valeros, Ping Estepa, Glo Datud,
 Estela del Val, Winnie Sapin

 

Continuing Celebration @ Everything Nice (SM) with
Tita Estepa (beside Glo Datud)-standing
Cora Estepa (beside Estela delVal) -seated Right
both representing Vickie Villarde Estepa (Arizona)



Surprise Philippine Visit in June



Elizabeth Balangue Rullan and Glorietta Turingan Valeros
(Seated L-R) Melodie, Zuri and Reggie
@ Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel June, 2011



The mag-kumares
Glo T Valeros & Beth B Rullan




Happy & Surprised 
Prelim to 2012 Reunion