IN MEMORIAM
Brod Raul P. Lopez
UP Diliman '64
February 25, 1947 - October 2, 2019
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Funeral Mass
Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Issaquah, WA
October 11, 2019
[Pictures from daughter Barbara Simbulan]
Cristopher, Christina and Barbara bring in their dad's ashes for the funeral mass.
L-R: son Christopher, Josie's cousin Winnie Bautista, Josie, and daughters Christina and Barbara.
"L-R: Christopher Frantela (son/youngest), wife Laura, Sam Simbulan (my husband), Barbara (eldest daughter), Norath Heng
(Christina’s husband), Ted & Lorna Simbulan (my parents-in-law), Josie, Maria & Mike Gordon (my sister & brother-in-law)."
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Messages
A very sad news. As per brod Roy Lising, brod Raul Lopez died in his sleep 8:45pm US time. Let us pray and condole with the family.
Rolly Reyes
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UPBSI-International website
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Condolences to the family.
Billy Sevilla
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RAUL PAHUYO LOPEZ as I knew him . A brod from the celebrated
College of Fine Arts and Architecture. Condolences!!!
Willie Nep
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Condolences.... rest in peace brod.
Carlos Agulto
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The world just became a less happy place - RIP Brod Raul ‘Tuying’
Lopez.
Sincere condolences to Josie and family.
Truly a very sad news indeed. We just lost one of
the most kindhearted human beings I've ever known.
Sincere condolences to Josie and family.
My dearest Brother - Raul 'Tuying' Lopez - may your soul rest in
eternal peace.
Aman Carolino
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R I P Brod Raul L.
Edgar Flores
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RIP brod Raul L. Condolence n prayers.
Ed Abon
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Nakikiramay.
Nugget
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Our sincere CONDOLENCE to the family of Brod RAUL Lopez. May you
rest in peace Brod.
Vic M Tupaz & the rest of the BOT of UPBSFI Central
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Rest in peace my dearest brother and apartment roommate Raul "
Mamay Tuying". Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your
family.
I was able to to speak with him earlier today. He easily
recognized my voice but he was very weak during our short
conversation after which he passed the phone to Josie.
We will miss you and those fond memories together.
Jun Valenzuela
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Nakikiramay po sa pamilya ni Brod Raul. Praying for his eternal
rest.
Rene de Rueda
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Condolence and prayers.
Rudi Oviedo
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Condolence to the family of Brod Raul Lopez, may he rest in peace.
Ferdie Echiverri
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Condolences to the family of brod Raul Lopez. Rest in peace
brader.
Bong Beredo
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I join the brotherhood in praying for the eternal repose of the
soul of Brod Raul Lopez.
Dutch Aragones
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Ike Araneta and I talked to Raul Lopez UPD’64 Fine Arts on Sunday
before he decided to be discharged from Swedish Hospital in
Sammamish, WA to spend his last (two) days at home with his
family.
Twice, in tears, exactly his last words which he asked me to tell all: “Sabihin mo sa mga brods, mahal ko sila”.
Farewell, dear Brod Raul.
For many who might not have met him, sharing with you a photo from
Ike of Brod Raul & Josie (in middle) with Willie & Tess and Ike &
Tanya. Josie is the sister of Roy Lising’67B.
Norman Bituin
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My condolences to Sis Josie and the love ones left behind by
beloved Brod Raul. Praying for his eternal peace. No cheers.
Yay Topacio
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Rest in peace brod Raul.
Rene de Grano
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Sincere condolences and prayers.
Butch Madarang
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Sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Brod Raul Lopez.
Rest in peace Brod Raul.
Nandy Paras
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RIP brod Raul and my condolences kabats RoyL and to the family.
Josue Castillo
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Tnx kabatch.
Roy Lising
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Heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family of brod Raul
Lopez.
Freddy Fajardo
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I shall say a prayer for Brod Raul. RIP Brod.
Jay Jay Jayme
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May he rest in peace, we pray.
Brandy Ancheta
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I join the brods in sending my profound condolence to brod Raul
Lopez' family in this time of loss and grief. We'll pray for the
repose of his soul.
Manny "del" 66
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I don’t have the appropriate words to describe yet
another loss of a legend. The story of the life of our beloved
Raul will be passed on from one generation to another.
I remember Raul as one who had always brought a lot of laughter to
many people; his wit, pleasant disposition, antics, at times
irreverent humor, and even some episodes at many stages of his
life were unique only to him.
For an almost mysterious reason, Raul and I were almost like
soulmates although the time we spent with each other was almost
limited to the tambayan days. I don’t recall him as a buddy-buddy
during those years of extreme revelry. But he and I felt a unique
kinship with and for each other.
His daughter Barbara emailed me and some other Brods whom Raul
considered as his closest kin. Barbara and her husband were on
their way to visit Raul because Raul no longer wanted any further
sacrifice for his family. So Raul signed a DNR (do not
resuscitate) document. Brods Norman and Ike were able to speak to
Raul while at the Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Nag-iyakan raw sila
after all the good byes. I also tried to call, but he was released
so he could finally rest at his home. Inggit ako sa inyong dalawa,
Brods Norman And Ike.
It was a great life for our beloved Raul. He knew his ending and
he was able to appropriately leave us all behind.
For all we know, St Peter might just be too happy to welcome
another jolly good fellow in heaven.
Tatang Vergara
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RIP Beloved Brother Raul. May you continue to do beautiful
artworks in heaven.
Nap Cruz
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Rest in peace Brother Raul Lopez.
Lionel Latoja
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This huge painting hangs in the living room of Brod Raul in
Kirkland, WA. Just wanted to pay tribute to the artist that he is.
(Note: Per daughter Barbara, this painting is now at her residence in Benicia, CA).
[Web note: click to see in Artwork section - Raul Lopez Paintings (1). And just added - Raul Lopez Paintings (2).]
Cyrus Fagar
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One of Raul's early works. A painting from his first one-man show,
circa 1976. Displayed in my dining room.
Henry Gutierrez
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I join the Brods in condoling with the family of Brod Raul. May
the soul of Brod Raul rest in peace.
Eric Ines
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RIP BROD Raul L.
Ed Paz
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So hard to accept, my sponsor has gone, a very close friend..bff ...good and unforgettable memories Brod Raul and me etched during our campus days. Rest in peace now,my brother with the Lord eternally!!!
Nat Mandac
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Brod Raul was so easy to like and get along with. Di napipikon kay
Jess o Wally.
Pol Moral
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Prayers and condolence to the family of Brod Raul Lopez. May you
rest in peace.
Boi’65
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Condolence to the family of Brod Raul Lopeź. Our prayers for the eternal repose of his soul. Rest in peace.
Charles Macalalag
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Our condolences to the fàmily of brod Raul Lopez. Rest in peace
brod!
Rollie Santos
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Sad news in the passing of our beloved Brother Raul Pahuyo Lopez.
May he rest in eternal peace. Godspeed Brother.
Chax Baldoria
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Our deepest love and sympathy to Tuying's family for the loss of a wonderful person. I love you, dearly brod. I will cherish the paintings that you gave Grace and my family. I have not framed them yet.
You led an extraordinary life, joyful, and lighthearted. I will you miss you immensely. Rest in peace, brod.
Tony Martin
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Pictures
[From daughter Barbara Simbulan]
A. Dad with our family
"Through the years..." -- Raul and Josie
Still dating to attend a frat ball/party in RP, at left pic, according to daughter Barbara; and, at right pic, at last Christmas celebration in WA.
B. Dad with his brods
L-R: Aman Carolino, Raul Lopez, Clem Apeles and Matti Castaños - SF, 1980/81.
L-R: Wally Rodriguez, Rico Sanchez and Raul Lopez - Romaine St., LA apartment, 1980.
UP North Hospitality Night and Frat Ball at Westin Santa Clara, CA - July 1999
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[From UPBSI-International website, Memory Lane 2]
[From Aman Carolino]
Last group picture of the Romaine Brods, taken at Dolf's Santa
Monica apartment in 1980, Los Angeles.
Front row - the late Clem Apeles; second row - Aman and the late
Raul 'Tuying' Lopez;
third row - Wally Rodriguez; back row - Jun Valenzuela, Yen Mangahis and
the late Dolf de la Rosa.
Taken at Raul daughter's house in Benicia, CA in 2014: JunV, Raul, EdselA, AmanC and AmangR.
[From Norman Bituin]
While visiting my daughter in Kirkland, WA - at Raul and Josie's son Chris house in Sammamish, WA - April 2014.
[From Ike Araneta]
Northwest Frat Ball in Seattle, WA - 2009
Benicia, CA - 2014 and Google Palo Alto, CA - 2015
Ike retired in 2017, but had taken a number of brods (including me) and their families to a company tour with free breakfast/lunch at the campus gourmet cafeteria.
[From Willie Vergara]
At Edsel Arceo's and Willie Vergara's homes in Rocklin, CA - Dec. 2014.
Farewell, Brod Raul.