IN MEMORIAM
Brod Jose O. Lustre
UP Diliman '60
June 12, 1942 - April 16, 2021
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Pictures from Family Video Clip
in Novena via Zoom, Apr 15-23, 2021
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Messages
Brods,
Another sad time for a fallen brother. Despite a hopeful message earlier from
his family, as relayed by Vic Ramos, that Brod Pong, who was ill from Covid,
might be extubated we received this news on his passing today.
Pong joins his illustrious UPD'60 "High Noon" batch mates in heaven: Ely
Aglibut, Johnny Chiuten, Pet Grajo, Boy Morales, Rey Patiag, Romy Perez, Tante
Tesoro and Bal Villanueva.
Just sharing with you the only picture I have with Pong at the 1st Beta Sigma
International Homecoming in the Philippines, with Founder Atty. Rico Arranz as
chairman, in December 1990.
My prayers and thoughts with you Brod Pong.
Norman Bituin
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The younger sister of Brod Pong Lustre - Mrs. Aurora “Baby” Lustre - Estrella
(UP Sigma Delta ‘63) just arrived from the US this morning - April 16th, but was
quarantined & still is at SEDA Hotel, QC. She is requesting help if there is a
way she could immediately proceed to Nueva Ecija. Can anyone help? If not, okay
lang, fyi , she has undergone testing before flying here to Manila. She would
like to help as the wife of Brod Pong is also sick.
I got this from my wife who is a Sigma Deltan thru their other Sis - Evelyn
Pangilinan.
Have relayed to her that the Brods have been manifesting symphaties and
condolences to her and to the family.
Thank you daw mga Brods !
Eric Ines
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Condolences to the family of Brod Pong, may he rest in peace.
Brod Pong Lustre's family is conducting
a daily novena at 9 am in the morning via Zoom. The family will appreciate to
hear some messages from 1 or 2 Brods, especially his contemporaries or Brods who
were somehow close to Brod Pong after each daily novena schedule. The novena
started last Thurs, 15 April. Tomorrow, Monday, April 19,
Brods Mat Defensor, UPD´61 & Jelly Nacino, UPD´57
will be available for the sharing time. Do you know of other Brods who were
close to Brod Pong & who might be interested to share also?
Below is the Zoom link:
6:00PM PST (California)
9:00PM EST (New York
2:00AM Manchester
9:00AM Manila / Philippines
11:00AM Sydney, Australia
Zoom Link:
https://uws.zoom.us/j/83727634002?pwd=TWZFcmdTeFVlaFdjeXNZcVdxZXlIQT09
I am attaching below Brod Jelly Nacino's message for Pong & family. He was
supposed to personally log in & deliver the message himself. Unfortunately he
was having some technical issues in logging in to Zoom. His message will be read
this morning by Pong's daughter. The other day Brod Mat Defensor delivered his
message/tribute & yesterday it was Brods Ed
Qiuisumbing, UPLB´56 & Ric Monje, UPD´55. All messages were very
heartwarming & full of brotherly memories.
Ross Fernando
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After talking to Hermie San Luis, Sluggo Rigor and JoeLo Laraya, they
said they will be honored to share about Pong at the Zoom novena at the dates
indicated.
o Apr 21, Wed 6PM PST -- Hermie San Luis, UPD'59 -- which will be Apr 22,
Thu 9am Manila
o Apr 22, Thu 6PM PST -- Sluggo Rigor, UPD'60 -- which will be Apr 23,
Fri 9am Manila
o Apr 22, Thu 9PM EST -- JoeLo Laraya, UPD'60 -- which will be Apr 23, Fri 9am Manila
Norman Bituin
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First of all, my family and I share the
deep sorrow of my classmate, Sis Delia, and the whole family, for the untimely
loss of our loving Brod, Pong Lustre!! How can I ever forget Pong!! I have known
Pong in my early years in Diliman. He was with me in the UP ROTC. Their house
was along Quezon Blvd just across the road to Roxas Dist. His Dad was Judge
Lustre and his Mom was PWU official!! I did not know then Pong had eyes for
Delia and I was so happy to learn they were settling down. Then later, Pong and
Delia went to Jaen, Nueva Ecija to start a rural bank. Pong became Pres of the
Rural Bank Asso. Of the Philippine. The last time I talked with him was late
last year bcoz a group of businessmen wanted to take over a rural bank in
Pampanga. Pong was the 1st person I had in mind to brief me about rural bank. I
did not know that would be our last to time to chat!! Rest in Peace Brod Pong in
the warm embrace of our Lord! GOD SPEED MY DEAR BROTHER! And God bless to all
whom you leave behind!!
Let's continue to pray for Brod Pong.
Jelly Nacino, GP, 62-63, UP Diliman.
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Novena via Zoom, Apr 21 and 22, 2021
We are so brokenhearted and devastated with the demise of brod Pong Lustre. He
was very dear and beloved by our family. I was in tears, when I saw Ed
Quisumbing was calling early morning of April 15. I know Pong was dead. I could
not believe that he is gone.
We were talking about his trip to Los Angeles to be the sponsor at the wedding
of his close friend's daughter. He expressed his appreciation for my help in the
solution of his eldest daughter's medical predicament. Then I thought what is
going thru Del's mind, Pong's wife, mother of his four daughters, best friend
and financial advisor...the pain is excruciating. Our hearts go out to her,
their daughters and his sisters. Pong was a Betan thru and thru, he enjoyed
being with the brods. I can see him with his infectious smile...saying Cheers!!!
Rest in Peace Pong. May the Perpetual light shine upon you.
Hermie San Luis, UPD59A
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My Batchmate in the Frat’s 1960 "High Noon" batch, Pong Lustre, was the
ever-smiling gentleman of many skills and talents. Pong was a smooth and fun
Brod who escorted many a campus lasses as an ROTC Vanguard officer, a radio
broadcaster, a budding business mogul who later morphed into an haciendero,
businessman, a leading rural banker, and a highly respected alumnus of the
finest Fraternal Brotherhood on Diliman campus. Pong, the loving family man, is
affectionately remembered as the generous and hospitable Betan who hosted
visiting Brods whenever they came to his territory in the city or in the
province. A hearty salute to you, beloved Ka-batch! Godspeed, my good brother.
Sluggo Rigor / upd60
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I will be joining the novena on Thursday and/or Friday 9PM EST to pay my
respects to a beloved Brod, batch mate and fellow cadet officer. Pong was the
quiet-spoken gentleman, always calm, cool and collected yet very commanding. He
was very kind, and truly, one of a kind. I'll miss him.
L-R: Pong Lustre, Segy Gazmin, Pet Grajo (?), Boy Morales, JoeLo Laraya, Toti Que and Ed Soliman
at Manila International Airport to send me off to Japan, circa April 1962.
JoeLo Laraya, Beta Sigma 60
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So very very sad. Rest In Eternal Peace Our Brother Pong.
Joe Rebano
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Dear Brods, I join you in mourning the passage of Brod Pong. May he rest in
peace.
Toti Que, UPDBS’63
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Rest in peace brod Pong.
Dante Morales
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Sad indeed. This COVID-19 has taken a few brods and loved ones away from us.
This is an indication that we should really be taking this pandemic seriously.
I urge all brods to observe all
the safety guidelines. We will make it thru this trying times, we just need to
be patient. Be safe always brothers.
Jim Gonzalvo
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My condolences and sympathies for Brod Pong. May he rest in peace.
Billy Sevilla
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Rest in peace brod Pong Lustre.
Pikoy Cascolan
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RIP, brod Pong L.!
Ruben Abon
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Farewell Brod Pong Lustre! Rest In Peace Dear Brother! God bless!
Sonny Pagador
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Farewell brod Pong Lustre. Rest in peace.
Alan Batallones
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Rest In Peace Brod Pong.
Augusto Arreza
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Brod Pong, may you rest in peace!
Ollie Jumao-as
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Rest In Eternal Peace Brod Pong Lustre!!!
Edgardo Carandang
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Rest in heavenly peace Brother Pong Lustre, in the Great Beyond, with our
Almighty Father. Sincere Condolences and prayers to the bereaved family.
Butch Madarang
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RIP Brod Pong L. Condolences & prayers for Brod Pong’s family.
Dan Lachica
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Brod Pong L, may d Lord bring you forth to eternal peace! Our sincere
condolences to d family.
Reynulfo Juan
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Farewell, Brod Pong. Rest in heavenly peace.
Joel Paredes
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This COVID-19 is really treacherous. We thought Brod Pong was on the mend
already. Farewell brother.
Victor Ramos
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Rest in peace Brod Pong.
Humprey Tumaneng
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Our prayers for the eternal repose of the soul of Brod Pong L, and our
condolences to the family. We were already happy to note that his condition was
improving and suddenly this sad news on his passing. Am glad that I was able to
overcome this virus but the fear is still in me. Stay safe Brothers!
Rene de Rueda
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Rest In Peace Brod Pong Lustre!!! Condolence to the bereaved family & loved
ones!!!!
Vic Tupaz
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Farewell Brod Pong L. May your soul rest in peace. Nakikiramay sa pamilya.
Danny Abad
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Prayers and Condolences to the bereaved family of Brod Pong L. RIP Brodear.
Ed Paz
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Rest in peace brod Pong L. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
Freddy Fajardo
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Rest in peace Brod Pong Lustre.
Nandy Paras
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RIP BROD PONG LUSTRE.
Bobby
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Rest in peace brod Pong Lustre!
Rollie Santos
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Rest in peace brod Pong L.
Jopet Laraya
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Rest In Peace Brod Pong Lustre. Condolence to the Family.
Ed Rivera
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Rest In Peace Brod Pong Lustre.
Yay Topacio
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My memory of him kasi he was always in the company or very close to Sluggo and
Ely Santiago. Cheerz !!!
Willie Nep
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Rest in the Loving Embrace of our Lord and Father for Eternity, Brod Pong
Lustre.
Nap Cruz
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Our deepest condolences to the family of Brod Pong Lustre and may he rest in
peace.
Benjamin Garcia
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