He Will Be Missed
Topic: Obituary

 COLOMA, Ernesto Domingo (Ernie)

Born August 21, 1934 in Isabela, Philippines and happily married for 43 years to Puring Carlos of Pampanga, Philippines.

He came to Canada in 1968 seeking a better life for his family. Ernesto will be sadly missed by his four sons and one daughter: Randy, Annalyn, Lester, Noel and Norman. Beloved grandfather to Sebastian, Nathan and Serena. Dear brother to Jerry and Matin, Norma and Mario, Oscar and Bien, Gaudencio (RIP), Rolly and Aida and Alex and Norrie.

Missed by friends and relatives in Canada, U.S. and the Philippines. To all the doctors, nurses and ICU staff at Hamilton General and St. Joseph's Hospital, thank you very much for your loving care.

Written by Ernesto - January 2009

Ernesto passed away peacefully on September 18, 2009 at the age of 75 from various medical complications.

Visitation at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 947 Rymal Road East (between Upper Gage and Upper Ottawa), HAMILTON (905-574-0405) on Monday, September 21, 2009 and Tuesday, September 22, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Vigil Prayer Service will take place on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass at St. Margaret Mary Parish, Hamilton on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 10 a.m. followed by Interment at Mount Hamilton Cemetery. Please sign the Online Book of Condolence at www.baygardens.ca

 

Snow Clearing Off HFCC Sidewalk
Topic: HFCC Affairs

Hi folks,

Last Monday, January 12, 2009, we assembled group of volunteers to remove snow and ice off the sidewalk of HFCC in compliance with the City By-Law or else we would have been ticketed or fined heavily.

 Apparently, without our knowledge, two notices were served to our place. First, Saturday Jan. 10^th at around 1:00 pm – form letter was shoved into our mail slot; second, Monday Jan. 12^th 1:00 pm, Rey Viquiera found the second notice posted at the front door of HFCC with the warning that should the inspector find the place not done on his next visit that we will be ticketed and could be charged as non-compliant.

Today’s issue of Spectator, page A15, under the Action Line of Al MacRURY, “Sidewalks covered in snow or ice can cost you money” , explains fully this municipal by-law and the possible consequence for non-compliance.  Have a look at it if you have the chance.

The emergency crew was assembled right away and by 7:00 pm we had the sidewalk cleared off snow and ice.  We just averted getting charge or ticketed. In the old days, Abe Estrabillo, when he was still with the City Department of Works, he usually called me if a notice is just about to be served to us. Since Abe retired, we don’t have an advocate anymore. Our sincere “thank you” to the volunteers of the day, they are as follows: Rey Guibao, Buddy Guevarra, Nat Sadsad, Rey Viquiera, Joe Monaco, Fil Santos, Jun Policarpio, Ben Baliat and this writer.

Action plan to address future events.

·         While we are waiting in the procurement of a snow blower, Rey Viquiera agreed to clean the sidewalk every time there is a need at $25 per occurrence. This is still on line with the previous arrangement with G.T.Tallara, $25 for him to remove the snow from the sidewalk in addition to him plowing the parking lot.

·         Snow blowers are out of the stock at the moment from any supplier.

·         We are pursuing the best way where to store the Snow Blower. One neighbor volunteered his back garage as our storage.

·         We will try to find another venue.

 Bonner Villabroza

HFCC President & CEO

Dialysis Machines for the Philippines
Topic: HFCC Affairs

 

Hamilton Filipino Community Center Calamity Relief Fund.
Topic: HFCC Affairs
Presentation of cheques to the recipients of Hamilton Filipino Community Center Calamity Relief Fund.

On June 10, 2006, during the celebration of the Philippine Independence at Chandelier Banquet Center in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada, an official presentation of the cheques were made to the two selected recipients.

The first recipient, picture below, Leyte Association of Ontario in support of their project to provide housing to the mudslide victims of Guinsagoon, Leyte. The amount is $3000.00 half of the $6000.00 collected during the fund raising drive in January and February of 2006. Receiving the cheque are Mana Choling Covacha representing LAO and Fel Marpa a local Leyteno and member of HFCC Board. Flanking the pictures are: Bonner Villabroza President & CEO and HFCC Board members: Erica Villabroza, Ernie Estrabillo, Naty Dayap, Dr. Dodong Cabilan, Della Labastida, George Santos and Jun Policarpio.



The second recipient, the Worldwide Church of God, or Develop Asia Foundation Inc. The $3000.00 goes directly to trust fund paid directly to specific schools to help those identified displaced students who lost one or both parents in the disaster. The honorary recipients are: Fil and Goyliaw Santos, both members of HFCC. Flanking them are members of HFCC Board: Nila Tallara, Anita Uy, Leti Sahr, Estela Guevarra, Jimmy Ravarra, Restie Pineda, Josie and Joe Monaco, Sally and Rey Viquiera, Tony Viquiera and Dan Estrabillo.


HFCC President & CEO Mr. Boanerjes T. Villabroza

CONGRATULATIONS
Topic: Pinoy Keglers
LAST SUDAY JANUARY 29, 2006 WE WITNESSED A NEAR PERFECT "299" GAME BOWLED BY IVAN VILLABROZA, ALL PINS EXCEPT THE "4" PIN ON THE LAST BALL WENT DOWN. AHHHH...... THAT ILLUSIVE 300, COME SUNDAY WE ALL WILL TRY AGAIN....

Posted by FEL at 3:55 AM EST

Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2006 4:03 AM EST

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