"Tatay" Passes Away

The cortege passing by the temple on the way to the memorial park

1942-2011

He is called "Tatay" not for any reason. It is the noblest endearing word accorded by those many whose lives are touched with his association,making a difference on their lives as they knew him.His life is a hallmark of dedication to God, Family,Church and in serving others, even to those beyond the veil. 

When he and his loving wife could have enjoyed the years together for themselves after many years of constant address change brought by his employment, they stayed on and moved even closer to the temple so they can come as often to the House of the Lord. The many who came to express love and respect to the man who to them is aptly called "Tatay" for in him one can feel what it is like to be a son or a daughter. The loss of him in  the family is great , much so with the work he love most doing, in family history and as assistant to the Temple Recorder. His ever warmth smile will be missed by everyone ,  till we met again... Tatay Efren De Dios.