PAETENIANS CONDOLENCE PAGE
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Tatay, died 3:00 am Friday, October 13, with nanay at his bedside. It was a peaceful event. Salamat everyone for your kindness and prayers. I still remember last Christmas when I showed him our web site, as he became glued to the screen. He wanted everything printed out as if he might miss out on it if he didn't have it on hand. I showed him Connie and Kang Maring's articles first, and as we passed by the picture of the Tayangtang, he said I know that guy on the bench, and so this started, his addiction to our web site, as he scoured each and every page, and reached out to kabayans new and old, relatives he has not seen or heard from for decades. He along with Nanay truly enjoyed and will continue to cherish our interactions in cyberspace. Dan Dalan Minsang ko pang nabasa ang kabuuan ng 'yong email. Nagkaroon ng sigla, silbing ama namin sa Internet. Sana'y maging halimbawa ang 'yong mga ipinakita sa atin. Amang Totoy Dalan, mahal ka namin, kami man ay nangulila. Sa iyong pag panaw, ikaw ay walang kapalit sa aming puso. Malaki ang pasasalamat na ikaw ay aming nakapiling. Somy Asido <sasido@idirect.com> Ako ay nakikiramay at nakikidalamhati, hindi ko agad nalaman.Ako ay kapatid na panganay ni Sonia "Baby" Robale Labrador, na inaanak ni Amang Luis Obial na asawa ng Ate Natty. Ako, sampu ng aking mga anak ay nakikiramay.Hindi kami ngayon nakakapag-usap sa telepono ni Linda, asawa ni Julian na kapatid ni Totoy.Muli, kami ay nakikiramay. rizalinda r. paelmo <gerlinopaelmo@yahoo.com> Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Dr. Bernardo Dalan. Africano & Gallardo Family, Arthur C. Africano <artntess@aol.com> To the Family of Dr. Bernardo "Totoy" Dalan, Please accept our deepest condolences. May the soul of Doc Totoy rest in eternal peace. Ronnie and Saida Cagandahan Dulay to the family of uncle totoy, Our condolences. How we wish we could be there to share this moment that uncle Totoy joined Our Beloved Father. Seeing him the first time last January was really an unforgettable experience. Right before my eyes is the Kuya of my mom, and boy he recognized me and called my name, JUDY ANN, and really I was surprised. I felt sad because of his condition, but then when he started talking I know that this man is ready to face anything.Again our deepest sympathy. Judy Ann Dalan Meneses D.M.D. <judaym@usa.net> Kuya Totoy FamilyCondolence from: Francisco T. Pascual <frankpasky@aol.com> Give us (Caguin's Family) our sincere Condolence to Dalan's Family. Dr. Manuel C. Caguin <mccaguin@hotmail.com> To Dr. Dan Dalan and the whole Dalan family: Our deepest condolences on the death of your beloved dad, Dr. Totoy Dalan. The last time we met your dad was in the Chicago summit in 1988. Lately we noted his humorous emails and other information on the website. There appears to be no indication in his communications that he was ill during those times. He certainly will be missed. We pray for the eternal repose of his soul. Arnie & Loyd Quesada <arlyque@sympatico.ca> Our family grieves for the loss of our beloved Uncle Totoy. We’re going to miss his funny jokes and stories and most of all, our very own personal private doctor. When my husband Julian Jr. (Jun), and son- Julian III (J3) had medical conditions requiring surgery, we were very very scared. Uncle Totoy comforted us, gave us hope and encouragement ..and took away our worries so we could sleep at night and live a normal life (even though it’s not really normal when something‘s wrong in your health). Everybody in the DALAN-CAGUIN’s family was asking 'Anong bang sabi ng Uncle Totoy?.' They didn’t bother to ask what the 'real' doctor have said. Uncle Totoy cared for us so much that he even sent his son Lex to stay with Jun in the hospital until Jun’s surgery was over. The ff. year, J3 who was only 2 yrs. old then were traumatized after his surgery, and cries and screams everytime he sees a 'stethoscope'. When we mentioned this to Uncle during one of his visits from North Dakota, he took out his stethoscope from his bag, called J3 and played with him using it, then gave it to him to play with as a 'toy'. Sabi ko 'Baka masira Uncle, kunin na ninyo', but he said it was ok. He let J3 play with it until he got tired and left it on the ground. It was a big relief when we went to J3’s next doctor’s appointment because he was very calm, and not scared anymore. Thank you Uncle for all the things you’ve done for us. Sabi nga ninyo ng pumanaw ang kaisa-isa ninyong apong si Bernard na hindi umabot sa pagka teen-ager na 'I think God has a reason why He took him early' you said that maybe when it is going to be your turn, you will not be scared to go, for Bernard will be there waiting for you- to show you the way to Heaven, and lead you to Him. (Uncle pwede po bang pag-turn na ng asawa ko ay paki-fix naman ninyo 'baka po sa 'ibaba' mapunta e kaawa-awa naman, mahihiwalay po sa atin ‘yung pamangkin ninyo.) Gloria Basa Caguin <GloBasaCaguin@aol.com> To The Dalan Family, In behalf of the Navarro family here in Sarnia, in Portland and in Paete, we send our condolences. I knew Dr. Totoy not in person but only through the Paetenian cybergroup yet I found him truly a Paetenian through his stories and his replies to inquiries. We will include him in our prayers. Sofronio Navarro <navarro@rivernet.net> In behalf of Panfilo Madridejos and family, kami po ay lubos na nakikiramay sa pamilya ni uncle Totoy. Jojie Madridejos-Vergeire <arkizone@dellmail.com> Dear Inang Pining and Dalan's Family, It is with great sadness and tears in my eyes upon learning that your beloved husband and beloved father passed away. He brought us laughters even in just such a short time that he loved as his own sons and daughters. When I'm down and sad he gave me comforting words and bring me cheers and laughters with his "Sistehan and the jokes". I can still remember that he even asked me to get the recipe for "Puto Binan" which he said to me I could be like James Bond. Sorry Amang Totoy didn't have the chance to get it for you but I will cherished forever the friendship and loved you gave us. He even told me that he resided also in Binan and I even knew some of his former friends. He appreciated and complimented me for my artworks and also when I celebrated my 1 year anniversary being a member of this great organization. We will missed you Amang Totoy and we're very proud of you. As I've said before it was an honor for me to know you. To Inang Pining and family members please accept ourprayers and our condolences. May Amang Totoy rest in peace and May God bless his Souls. Di po namin kayo malilimutan Amang Totoy. Love from all of us, Tony Val Caday Ludovico <tludovico@totaltelcom.com> To Dalan's Family, Kami po ay taus pusong nakikiramay sa pagyao ni amang Totoy, sumalangit nawa ang kanyang kaluluwa. May He Rest In Peace. From, Ross & Gie Navarro <rossnav@paete.org> To the family Of Dr. Totoy Dalan With deepest sympathy and prayers from the Cagayat Family of Southern California. May he rest in peace. Ampy Cagayat Tiongco <RTio831@cs.com> In behalf of Dantoc & Cagayat family...Nakikiramay po kami sapamilya ng Dalan. May his soul repose in eternal peace. Joe & Julie Dantoc <jdantoc@paete.org> To Dalan Family; May ilang buwan na po ang nakalipas, minsang humingi ng tulong si kabayang Abun Baet sa amin ni inang Marie Cagahastian, tungkol sa medical terms, bago ko pa man po masagot iyon ay nagboluntaryo na po si amang Totoy, nakita ko po ang kanyang dakilang kalooban, na nakapagbigay siya ng tulong kahit na hindi direktang hinihingi sa kanya, mas maagap siyang tumulong sa nangangailangan sa paraang alam niya, tunay po siyang halimbawa ng pakikipagkapwa tao. Sa panahong tayo po ay kanyang iniwan, katawan lamang po ang yumao subalit ang ala-ala at kanyang espiritu ay lalagi sa ating mga nahipo ng kanyang makabuluhang pamumuhay, sumainyo po ang kapayapaan ng Panginoong Jesus, na sumasaliksik sa kaibuturan ng ating katauhan, gaya po ng Kanyang pangako: "I WILL NOT LEAVE YOU COMFORTLESS: I WILL COME TO YOU." He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in
his holy habitation. Teodoro Alberto <Alberoro7@hotmail.com> We are deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Totoy Dalan's ultimate sign off. All of us enjoyed his daily postings and special brand of Paete humor. He was not able to go home physically, but he found another home...on the website, where he renewed his acquaintances with his kababayans and found new friends along the way. When my sister, Sor Margherita (nee Anding)came to New York, Kang Totoy suggested that Kang Pining who was sister's former classmate, take some time off and join the mini-reunion in New York. Wisely enough, Kang Pining declined, and chose to be at his side always. When his postings came to a halt, and failed to answer my personal e-mail, I suspected that something was wrong. To Kang Pining and family, the Cagayat of Staten Island, along with Sor Margherita who is now back in Pasay City, we wish to express our deepest sympathy to all those left behind. He will be remembered in our prayers. Fred & Cora Cagayat <alfpog@aol.com> Our sincere condolence to the Dalan family and prayers for Dr. Totoy Dalans departed soul. Monching and Mayette Abary <ramonabary@juno.com> We will surely miss Dr. Totoy and his hilarious postings. To Dr. Dan and mom and the rest of the family, please accept our condolences. From Connie C. Cagahastian and son Fred. We share with your sorrow in the passing of Kang Totoy. We have some fun memories when he came to Chicago with Kang Pining several years back - we will cherish them, always remembering that he is one Paetenian who never left Paete even if he lived thousands of miles away. Our prayers are with you in these most difficult times. Tom and Lita Madridejos <tmadrid@netzero.net> To the Dalan Family,Taos puso pong pakikiramay ang aming ipinaabot sa inyo. Afuang Family Truthfully, I never met the man. I only knew of his legend, his abilities, his humor, his wits and his kind heart, second-hand of course. His postings moved me to laughter and comfort, he has passed down such a wonderful postings of memoir for everyone to know and cherish. I am sad today, for not only for him, but also for the loss that everyone of us will feel by his passing. To the family of Dr. Totoy Dalan, please accept my heartfelt condolence. Sincerely, To the family of late Dr.totoy Dalan, Maybe you don't know me personally..but my family wishes to extend our deep symphaty for the passing of one of the pinakakalog dito sa egroups. I used to read his jokes and it really makes my day.. I will pray for his soul and may the good Lord welcome him in His kingdom with billions of angels singingn for His glory..May he rest in eternal peace! Ma.Victoria S.Liwanag <abvicons2mozcom.com> To Dr. Totoy Dalan's Family, It's a very sad news about Amang Totoy. I personally enjoyed reading his humorous stories. His short stay here on the net really makes me feel I've known him for a long time and his memories will remain in our heart. We will miss his beautiful stories and postings. Extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to your family. From The Afurongs of Westbury Long Island, New York Dan: I would say your Dad was able to go back to Paete at least "virtually" through our website. My most recent personal contact with him was during our Millennium Gala preparation. We needed then some plaque donors, and I knew he was one I could approach with ease and confidence. He donated a plaque. I didn't realize how serious his condition then because he was even joking about it. I guess that is one thing about medical people - they can look at death purely "clinically." I guess he looked at his just another one of the many he saw during his practice. Hoping against hope and not realizing the gravity of the situation, I invited him to our Gala so he could present himself the plaque he donated. Then, I thought I might see him at our Camping 2000 in Canada. He didn't make it. Lately, the way he talked, and shared jokes, and stories, belied his sickness. He kept the pain to himself very well even as he shared just the fun and laughter with the rest of us. In moments like these, words fail to express our exact feelings. Let is suffice that your family is in our thought and prayers. Virgil & Minda Madrinan <virgilm@paete.org> Dear Pining and children, The news about Totoy's passing away caught us by surprise and stunned us. Only recently he has been posting messages on the Paete website. Although we knew that he was sick, we did not realize that the end would come that soon. We will surely miss him. We thoroughly enjoyed his humorous style of writing. I deeply regret that I never had a chance to meet him in person.Cia spoke highly of him. We extend our profound condolence to the whole family. May his soul repose in eternal peace. Tom and Cia To Dr. Totoy Dalan's family, Sa ngalan po ng mga Gagaring's families dito sa Guam at Saipan ay taos puso po kaming nakikiramay sa pagyao ni Dr. Totoy Dalan. Huling kita ko po sa kanya ay 1985 sa Chicago summit ng Paetenians, subali't ang mga mensahe niya at mga biro sa ating cyberspace ay hindi laging makalilimutan at ako'y laging napapatawa. Hindi ko rin akalain na itong araw ng mga exchanges ng message o usapan sa TKB ay mayroon na siyang karamdaman na hindi ko man lamang naramadaman dahil palagi siyang masaya at mapagbiro sa ating lahat. Sumalangit nawa ang kanyang kaluluwa. In behalf of the Bagalso Family......our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the Dalan's Family. Venn Bagalso Dear Dalan Family, In behalf of the Asido Family, Taos puso po ang aming pakikiramay sa mga naiwan ni Dr Totoy Dalan. He really makes me proud as Paetenian. Matalino, mapagmahal sa asawa sa kamag-anak at handang tumulong sa ating mga kababayan kung may nangangailangan. I love to read his jokes too. Laki ng tawa ko talaga doon sa kuwento na HUAG IBUBUHOS, yong hinihipan at nainfection tuloy. Maraming salamat po Amang Totoy sa aliw na inyong ibinahagi sa amin. It was very short...but memorable that will stay in my heart for a long long time. Salamat din sa mga Doctor advice, I once told him about my heartburn, ano po ba ito at ang dapat ko pong gawin, sabi ko po kay Dr. Totoy, sabi niya ay pumunta agad ako sa Doctor ko. Kaya pala ako ay gano-on ay bawal na sa akin ang mga matataba o masasarap na pagkain, bawal ang maalat etc. I am going to have my galstones remove in my gallbladder, a surgery that is now common and not a complicated surgery anymore here in Canada. Our Condolences, Miming and Doray Asido and family-Paete Laguna Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Dr.BERNARDO "TOTOY" DALAN Dalen Pascual and Family FAREWELL DR. DALAN To Dr. Dalan's Family, I am one of the hundreds of Paetenians on the web that enjoyed Dr. Totoy's humorous stories. I'm sorry to hear about his death. In this very difficult situation, I can't find the exact words to express my heartfelt condolences. My prayers will be with you! Nemie Nemie Baldemor Diaz <Smooth1019@aol.com> Dan, We haven't met personally nor do I remember meeting your father but I know how difficult it is for you to take that your Dad is no longer with you. I can relate to it when my Dad died 15 years ago to day. However, I'd like to share a poem to you which I usually send to my friends in times like this. I hope it will help you one way or another in remembering him peacefully. The title of the poem is "To Those I Love". Mandy TO THOSE I LOVE When I am gone, release me, let me go I gave to you my love, You can only guess So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must, I won't be far away, for life goes on. And then, when you must come this way alone, Mandy Adea <avryday@aol.com> To the Family of Dr. Totoy Dalan, Friends and Kababayan: Ipinaabot ko po sampo ng aking buong familya ang pakikiramay sa kanyang pag-yao. It is indeed a big lost to our Paetenians egroup. Sumalangit nawa ang kanyang kaluluwa. His contribution to egroups, I am sure will be remembered. Ayang "Garimot" Baet My computer was dead for a good three weeks, so I have not been in touch. And now that I'm on line again, I am shocked to read about Dr. Totoy's passing. I am so very sorry, I can't help but cry! This sad news is truly devastating. Although we have known Dr. Totoy for only a short while, we will remember him for bringing enormous light, knowledge, and laughter into our website, and for his great zest for life. Dr. Totoy, I will miss you! Thank you for opening your heart to us, for sharing those happy, insightful and funny stories and your precious memories of Paete. We will miss you enormously, but will take comfort on the thought that you are finally on your journey toward the perfect hometown in the company of Our Lord. Kang Pining, Dr. Dan and family - kami ay taos-pusong nakikiramay sa inyong pagdadalamhati. Know that we share your sorrow and hope that the Lord will bring us the comfort of His love. Eternal rest grant unto the soul of Dr. Bernardo Dalan, oh Lord. And may the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. My family and I wish to convey our condolences. Thank you, Jet, for being there for us. Miles and Marie Cagahastian Pruden <mpruden@juno.com> Dear Inang Pining and family, Ipinaabot po namin mula dito sa pinsan nila sa germany ang pakikiramay sa inyong lahat lalo na po kay Dan. Para po akong hindi makapaniwala sa nabasa ko sa e-mail. We pray that may he rest in eternal peace. Emma Bagamano Kieslich,Florencia and Pastora <emmabagamano@aol.com> Dear Pining and family, Nakikiramay kami sa inyong lahat sa biglang pagyao ni Doctor Totoy Dalan. May his soul rest in peace. Julian and Cresencia B. Afurong
<Compact90@aol.com> This is truly sad. Last week, I got a USD50 cheque contribution from him for our website CyberFunds. I didn't have a chance to thank him for that as I have been reduced to writing and responding to my personal emails on a "weekly" basis. So let me take this opportunity now to thank him for his generosity. Thanks, Doc Totoy- I know you are still monitoring our website from up there! The aura in our mailing list changed a whole lot ever since he joined us last May 22. It took a month before we first heard from him in the list "because I'm just learning how to use this gizmo called computer". And boy did he learn fast. Something you don't always see from most "senior" citizens who feel intimidated by this gizmo. Soon after his delayed responses to my mailing list introducion, he became a very active participant to the list and his e-mails are one of the messages that don't go to my "FOR FUTURE READING" mail folder. They always make my day. I remember one day when I was feeling so depressed - I decided to go over the mailing list archives at Egroups, did a search for"bandedalan@hotmail.com" and started re-reading all the emails that he posted in the list. And as always, it made my day! I especially love his siste about the rubbing alcohol. My wife was laughing for a full hour after she read that email. To Dr. Totoy's family (especially to Dan), please accept our heartfelt condolences. We will certainly miss his postings. Rey, Tina, Ryan and Christian
Carolino <rcarolino@paete.org> The Madrinans of Florida wish to extend to the Family of Dr. Totoy Dalan our deepest sympathy and most fervent prayers that may his soul rest in peace. Thank you for sharing with us all the funny stories and the recipe for cooking biringhe. Abel Madrinan <amadrin1@tampabay.rr.com> To my Cyberfriend, Dr. Totoy Dalan, I will miss you from the bottom of my heart! a flag at half-mast will eventually be placed in our website to express our vigil of sorrow. "to die in peace with God is the culmination of any human life." (Mother Teresa) dr. totoy was prepared, perhaps for a long time. and so he died most serenely. he died like an angel. i visioned him dying with a smile in spite of the earthly pain. he was smiling because he surely had, and felt the love and care that surrounded him. it is a very sad day, today, here at our Paete.org website. this is the first death we experience in our Cyberfamily. i have not known dr. totoy outside the Internet domain. the short time he 'lived' with us here in CyberPaete has meant so much, given us so much joy, of his life's experiences, of his unfailing love and adoration for his wife, his loving pride for his children and his love and concerns for the town of Paete. although i don't remember ever meeting him face-to-face, i feel a closeness to him that only happened here in the List. so, again, God bless the Internet technology! to the grieving family, relatives and friends of dr.
totoy: Lily Quesada <leeq@interlog.com> I could hardly believe my eyes when I read this email about the death of Dr.Totoy Dalan. Our condolence to the family of Dr. Totoy Dalan. Will miss him. Virgil Madrinan <virgilm@paete.org> Nakikiramay po ako sa pamilya ni Dr. Totoy Dalan. Sayang ma-mi-miss ko ang kanyang mga nakakatuwang mga e-mails na masarap basahin ng paulit-ulit dahil talagang nakaka-aliw. I will surely miss his wit and humor. Please accept my heartfelt condolence. Sincerely, Aurel Aurel Cagahastian <acagahastian@hotmail.com> It's a very sad news for all of us. Sa ngalan po ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Paete, ipinaaabot po namin ang taos pusong pakikidalamhati sa mga naulila ni Dr. Totoy Dalan. We pray that may he rest in eternal peace. Mayor Noel Cadayona <mayor@paete.org> In behalf of the CAGUIN DALAN family, our greatest thanks to everyone here in our egroup who made his last 6 months so enjoyable, he managed to humor us and himself as well despite of the fact that he knew he won't be here for long, sad to say, we won't be seeing his postings/wits anymore, our comedian's gone, and just joined our Lolo, Lola, auntie Deling, & his only grandson Bernard. Join us in remembering his last broadcasts...... Susan "Jet" Caguin
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