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Brod Norm -
Brod Ces Aparato passed away on Jan 12, 2015 at his residence in Houston.
His body was brought to the city morgue. The niece (daughter of Ces' elder
brother) who lives in Laredo will try to drive to Houston this week and
inquire re: finances for the cremation. A few family relatives will try to
raise funds for the cremation and morgue expense, since the mother of Ces
(the former UP Chemistry professor) is requesting for half the 'ashes' of
our dear brod be brought to the Phil.
No cheers pa rin,
Aman Carolino
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Dear Brods,
Cesar "Ces" Aparato, UPD'69, has been confirmed deceased by Aman Carolino
(please read his email) and also through my UP College of Geology brods/friends.
Ces was a geologist who had worked in South America and, from what I
understand, gotten married there and raised his family in Houston. I
believe he had fallen in hard times with no adequate medical coverage when
he suffered a debilitating stroke many years ago. Judge Rey and Manny
Casaclang were able to visit him in Houston during his long illness.
I will make my appeal short for those who can help - especially those who
had known Ces in UP elementary, high school and college; in the UP Area
neighborhood where he grew up in; in our UP Beta Sigma Fraternity with his
batch mates, close contemporaries and brods/colleagues in UP Geology.
Let us grant the wish of his mother, Prof. Aurea Aparato, a former UP
chemistry professor, to have her son's ashes be brought back home to the
Philippines, as well for Ces' younger brother, Brod Alberto "Poti",
UPD'77, and the rest of his family.
Please send any contribution, which we will remit to Ces' kin in Houston,
to:
Norman Bituin 449
S. Frankfurt Ave., West Covina, CA 91792
I will provide a statement of the collected funds after our help has been
extended.
Fraternally,
Norman
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Brod, mailing my share tomorrow.
Best regards,
Judge
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Brod, bakas ako for Ces. Ces was an unassuming brod, kept to
a small circle of brods during our times; we had several "escapades" and
his home was opened to "jug-a-lug" sessions; he was headed to be an
electrical engineer in UP; sama sama kami noon; it was 1969 and there were
a few brods in the college of engineering -- si Pogs, Ed Abon, Engie De
Gracia, Fred Ang and Ferdie Echieverri; but fate would lead Ces to be a
distinguished geologist
Their class (which included brods -- Pol Damasco+ , Francis Santos, Judz
Rey and Ed Tadiar) distinguished themselves in the field of geology --
some of them were recruited to form the nucleus of the Oil Exploration
team of PNOC; Ces chose to try the international arena. I lost touch of
him after college
I grieve. And yet, I am comforted that Ces is now with our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ...
Gabby
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nakikiramay ako brod Poti sa pagpanaw ni Ces..
rgr'66
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To the families of brod Ces and brod
Poti:
Our condolence to the bereaved family and to brod Poti and prayers for the
eternal repose of the soul of brod Ces.
Rest in peace brod Ces, and may you continue relating our brotherhood love
with all of our Brods who have gone
ahead of us up there in heaven. God
bless!
Rene, uplb '64
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Brod Poti,
Condolences and prayers on the death of Brod Ces.
VicR upd62
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Taos-pusong pakikiramay sa pamilya ni Brod Ces Aparato at kay Brod Poti
Aparato.
Joe Lalas 69C
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Our prayers and sympathy to the family of Brod Cez Aparato and to Brod
Poti Aparato.
Cez was a good Betan and a friend.
He once visited me during the time that he was conducting training in Red
Deer, Alberta, Canada for personnel of the
oil company Schlumberger in his
capacity as the company's safety training officer.
Learned that he was based in Texas and has a lovely family. That was a
great meeting of old friends from Area 14.
Learned about the stroke that incapacitated him and jeopardized his
brilliant career in the oil and gas industry.
You will be missed Brod Cez....May you have peace and eternal rest.
Noli'62B Te-c, Nilo & Theo
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Our condolences to Brod Poti and the Aparato Family. Rest in peace Brod
Ces.
U.P. Beta Sigma Southern California Chapter
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My sincere condolence and prayers to Brod Poti and the Aparato family for
the passing of Brod Ces. May he rest and peace.
Rey Bello 69a
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Hi Brod Norman,
I will send a PMO check to you tomorrow Friday. Hope it gets to you on
time. I know Ces. Kasama sa toma at rumble
He was a good brod. This is
sad.
Fred Y.
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Brods,
Mrs. Lucette Aparato's address is: 12026 Hillcroft, Houston, Texas,
77035. Telephone number 713-721-9590.
Her niece name is Angela Gubser, 956-237-0228. She is the one took care of
the funeral expenses.
Brod Abboy Maroto from Austin just called and will send his pledge by
mail. Thanks.
Brod Teddy Camacho SU'75
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Brod Norman,
Brods Teddy, Hernand, me and my wife went to see Lucette this afternoon.
Learned that arrangements been made (thanks to his niece) for Ces'
cremation and transport of his ashes to the Philippines. Lucette has
applied this morning for a death certificate and expects to get it in 10
days after which they will arrange for a mass and cremation (dates to be
informed to us by Lucette). We will send her our donation soon as well.
Brod Teddy will send you the information you requested and saw him holding
some photos as well. I also took a picture with Lucette and will sms you.
L-R: Edwin, Sylvia,
Hernand, Teddy, Lucette.
Regards,
Edwin Encomienda UPD73c
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Poti,
Deepest condolences for the passing of Brod Ces. Prayers for his soul.
Extend condolences to the family and regards.
Caloy Belleza '64 Exodus
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Our deepest condolences, to Kuyang Poti.
Abe up71d
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It is always sad news when we hear
of a colleague and brother of his passing. Please extend my condolences
and prayers
to the late
Ces Aparato. I hope this small token would help in defraying some of the
funeral cost.
Sincerely,
Audie Ilejay - AFAG Geology
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Enclosed herewith is my little help
for our beloved brod, Ces Aparato.
Kiko Delmendo
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Para kay Ces.
I pray for him and his family. I remember, he would hang out at the
canteen near the Chem pavilion with Pol Damasco,
had a few shots of gin with them on
occasion. So sad to hear about him.
Ike Araneta
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Please put me in my contribution to Ces cause. I am just happy and blessed
to be living while some of our dear brothers
have joined our creator.
Rolly Balingit
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My sincerest sympathy and condolences. May his soul rest in peace. I will
mail you check.
Cheers.
Carling'57 VetMed
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My "abuloy " in the mail.
Fraternally,
Joe'61
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Kapatid na Poti,
Please accept my heartfelt condolence for the passing of brod Ces. I pray
for the eternal repose of his soul.
I am sending my contribution for Ces
Aparato. Pasensiya sa aking nakayanan.
Josue "pamboy" Castillo 67b
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Norman, brod pwede pa bang
magpahabol? Thanks brod, just sent check to your address
Cesar Antonio
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Brods,
Please find attached the files for the Ces Aparato fund and check that I
mailed this morning to Lucette, Ces' wife. I waited a week for the
individual donations to come in and sent her a cashier's check for the
total amount of $2,270*. Angela Gubser from Laredo, Texas, Ces' niece, took
care of the funeral expenses of $1,800. Ces' kin said that we could give
the fund to Lucette.
According to Lucette, the cremation and mass will be on Feb. 2 at Carnes
Funeral Homes in South Houston. Carnes will facilitate the transport of
Ces' ashes to the Philippines, per his mother's wish, the former UP
chemistry professor, Prof. Aurea Aparato.
In my conversation with Lucette, she said that "Cesar was a good man" who
worked hard and provided for his family. They met in Peru where they lived
in 1974-1980. The geologist Ces took assignments in South and Central
America - Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico - and in Africa - Morocco, Mozambique,
Angola, Chad. In fact, he was scheduled to fly to Africa the following day
when he suffered the stroke. In Chad, Ces had to leave because of the
civil war but still found the time to bring her a box of pastries, Lucette
recalled. They have two sons, Cesar and Alberto, born 1980 and 1985. She
also said that Cesar was "a good patient". In the seven years that she
took care of him, she said he never complained. They would have coffee
together and stayed close to one another.
Lucette thanks everyone for the support and prayers. I do likewise.
God bless us all and our departed.
*Two more checks of $125 came and
sent to Lucette on 2/05 bringing total to $2,395.
Fraternally... Norman
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Norman,
Yes thank you, for your help and support. We greatly appreciate it. Today
we had a small memorial for my father. I am going to try and answer your
questions (on the photos) as best as I can, here goes....
Again thank you for everything, its been real hard times, and from what I
hear from my mother, you have been a tremendous help.
Sincerely thank you,
Cesar Aparato
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Family Pictures
[Photos sent by son Cesar Aparato]
Wedding of Lucette
Pareja and Cesar Aparato in Lima, Peru - Dec. 22, 1979
Dining out in Rome
with Alfredo di Lelio, the inventor of Fettucine Alfredo dish
Ces and son Cesar
on the drive to the Grand Canyon
Sunning out with
friends in the Peruvian jungle
A young Ces (photo
marked "SEP 75") and strolling with Lucette
At a resto with
Filipino geologists - don't remember their names.
(I thought that was Francis Santos
UPD'68 in the middle. Lucette confirmed saying he had visited and was a
good cook. - NB)
The dashing Filipino
"Lawrence of Arabia" in Egypt in 2006.
Lucette said it was
Ces' dream to see Cheops, the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Ces proudly with sons Alberto
(on his wedding day) and Cesar - Nov. 2007
