Grand Kapatiran Reunion Slated - Aug 2010: San Diego, CA

According to our Kapatiran [JoDem] web site, the next Grand JoDem Kapatiran Reunion is planned for August 2010 in San Diego, California.

According to the same source, "The next meeting will be held in February 21, 2009 at Brother Tikboy Mac’s house in Murrieta (not Mira Mesa).The meeting will start promptly at 2:00 pm and snacks will be provided by the host."

"We are requesting all our inactive brothers and sisters in the San Diego area to please participate in the planning of the next reunion which is why we are holding it in San Diego.

For more information, please visit and become a member [by registering on site, free] by visiting the Kapatiran site [please click here]. Alternatively, please email Bro Tonee Ramos at toneeramos@cox.net, for immediate attention and for more information.

Sis Lydia Ramos Cunanan: 19 Nov 1950 - 09 Jan 2009

Just to share to you another sad news from Bro Allan Bravo:

The wife of Bro Benny Cunanan (T R Yangco Chapter, Lincoln Lodge No 34 member), Sis Lydia Ramos Cunanan (Bethel No 1, IOJD) passed away Friday, 9 January 2009.

Please extend our deep condolences and prayers to our Bro Benny and family.

Unfortunately I do not have further information regarding internment arrangements.

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Update:

Lydia Ramos Cunanan

Born on Nov. 19, 1950 Departed on Jan. 9, 2009 and resided in Carson, CA.

Visitation:

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 & Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009

Service:

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009

http://www.lafuneral.com/ You can log on and write your condolences here, if you wish.

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"Sis Lydia Ramos Cunanan went to be with the Lord on Friday January 9, 2009, in Torrance, CA at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. She passed peacefully and entered the Lord's presence joyfully, surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Benjamin Z. Cunanan, and her daughters Kristine Joyce and Kathleen Rose, along with their husbands, Gerardo Tuazon and Jonathan Seruyange.

Sis Lydia was born on November 19, 1950 to Jose and Vergelina Ramos in Olongapo City, Philippines. After graduating from the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, Lydia worked as a clinical nurse at St Luke's Medical Center in Manila, Philippines. Later, she worked as a school nurse at Olongapo Wesley School.

Sis Lydia and her husband, Bro Ben were married on December 27, 1975, and enjoyed 33 years of happiness together. Their first daughter, Kristine Joyce was born on October 26, 1976, and four years later, Kathleen Rose was born on July 28, 1980.

In June, 1995, Lydia and her family moved to the United States, eventually settling in Carson, California.

Sis Lydia was passionate about her Lord, and actively served in different ministries. While still in the Philippines, she served at Wesley United Methodist Church in all ministries, especially those related to evangelism, health care, and family ministry. After moving to the United States she remained active wherever she went. Most recently, she was involved in follow up, prayer, counseling, teaching and mentoring ministries at her church, The Word for the World, South Bay. She will be greatly missed by her extended family—the church.

Sis Lydia will be remembered as a loving wife, caring, committed mother, and an encourager to all she met. She was passionate about family life, and loved spending time with her family. Besides singing and playing the piano, she was known to all as a peacemaker, and a faithful and strong woman of God. She consistently lived trusting the promises of the Lord in her favorite verses, Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28:

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

Services will be held at Rice Mortuary, 5310 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 on January 14, 2009 from 1:00-3:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time."

Reprinted from LA Funeral website.